Senior Forensic Engineer - Mechanical

YA Group; Maine; Remote; USD 140,000 - 275,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in forensic consulting is seeking a Senior Forensic Engineer - Mechanical to manage investigative projects. This remote role requires extensive experience in mechanical engineering, project management, and the ability to produce detailed technical reports. The ideal candidate will have a strong network and a proven track record in the field.

Benefits

Remote work

Career growth

Competitive salaries

Medical, Dental, and Vision

401k match

Teamwork and collaboration

Qualifications

• Active PE license required.
• 10 years of experience in forensic mechanical engineering preferred.
• Proven ability to write comprehensive technical reports.

Responsibilities

• Oversees all aspects of investigative projects including client coordination.
• Produces project reports synthesizing data from inspections and analysis.
• Manages project resources and ensures deadlines are met.

Skills

Project Management

Technical Reporting

Time Management

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree (preferred)

CFEI Certification (preferred)

Job description

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Company Overview

YA is an international professional services organization providing forensic consulting, engineering, risk mitigation, and related services. Founded over 25 years ago as a property damage consulting firm, YA has expanded through organic growth and strategic acquisitions. Today, YA has over 600 professionals dedicated to excellence, partnership, and driving innovation.

Company Overview

YA is an international professional services organization providing forensic consulting, engineering, risk mitigation, and related services. Founded over 25 years ago as a property damage consulting firm, YA has expanded through organic growth and strategic acquisitions. Today, YA has over 600 professionals dedicated to excellence, partnership, and driving innovation.

YA Engineering Services (YAES) provides structural, mechanical, electrical, and geotechnical engineering services; architectural and building envelope investigative services; non-destructive testing services; seismic risk assessment services; materials analysis services; expert witness and litigation support services; and accident reconstruction services. Our goal with YA is to offer a team of highly qualified, technically excellent engineering and architectural professionals who work seamlessly together to service the needs of our clients in the model of an engineering cooperative

Summary

Seeking Senior Level Mechanical Professional Engineers experienced in evaluating distress to existing MEP systems, machinery, and/or equipment who would be responsible for overseeing all aspects of investigative projects including coordinating with clients, performing site visits, managing resources, writing reports, conducting root cause analyses, reviewing building codes, and setting deadlines to ensure project deliverables are submitted in a professional and timely manner. The ideal candidate has an established network of clientele and is experienced with building, establishing, and maintaining rapport with this network.

This is a remote role. However, candidates must reside in one of the following locations:

• Chicago
• Dallas/Ft. Worth
• Houston
• Los Angeles or Southern California
• New England states (CT, MA, ME, NH, RI, VT)
• Seattle
  
  

Role & Responsibilities

• Acts as a primary lead on projects.
• Coordinates with clients to set up site visits and complete deliverables.
• Manages project resources and sets/meets deadlines to ensure that projects stay on schedule.
• Produces project reports that synthesize data collected from onsite inspections, laboratory examinations, testing, research, and performance analysis to determine the most likely cause of failure and provide recommendations on repair or replacement.
• Performs site visits and laboratory examinations to collect data on residential, commercial, and industrial properties.
• Reviews and interprets relevant building codes as necessary for issues about the scope of work.
• If requested, oversees the development of repair or replacement design scope.
• Makes independent decisions for projects including selection of analysis and testing methods and allocating resources relevant to the project.
• Performs additional duties as assigned.
  
  

Qualifications

• Active PE license required.
• Bachelor’s degree required, Master’s degree preferred, or equivalent work experience.
• CFEI Certification preferred
• 10 years of experience in forensic mechanical engineering preferred; relevant experience in design considered
• Proven ability to write comprehensive technical reports on inspection results
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
  
  

We Offer

• Remote work
• Career growth
• Competitive salaries
• Medical, Dental, and Vision
• 401k match
• Teamwork and collaboration
• Base salary and bonus will be commensurate with experience.
  
  

The Pay Range For This Role Is

140,000 - 275,000 USD per year(Remote - United States)

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Business Consulting and Services

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