Senior Forensic Fire & Explosion Consultant

Engineering Systems Inc.; Aurora (IL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life Insurance

401k with employer match

Pet Insurance

Competitive base salary with merit‑ or

Flexible Time Off

Job summary

Engineering Systems Inc. in Aurora, IL seeks a seasoned forensic engineer to lead fire origin and explosion investigations.

You will direct field investigations, analyze evidence, apply combustion and fire dynamics to support opinions, and produce high-quality technical reports and expert testimony. The role includes setting project plans, coordinating teams within schedule and budget, and presenting findings to clients.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering required.
• Licensed Professional Engineer (P.E.) is required.
• 10+ years of fire and explosion investigation experience.
• Experience authoring technical reports and providing expert testimony preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan, direct, and coordinate forensic investigations related to fire origin and cause.
• Supervise field investigations of fire and explosion scenes.
• Perform analyses using combustion, thermodynamics, and fire dynamics.
• Author technical reports and expert opinions.
• Provide expert testimony at deposition and trial.
• Conduct client presentations.
• Establish work plans and staffing for projects.
• Coordinate projects within budgets and schedules.
• Work with Business Development to identify clients and strategies.
• Mentor consultants and pursue professional development.

Skills

Strong communication

Client interaction

Travel willingness

Field investigation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or related field

Master’s degree or Ph.D. preferred.

Licensed Professional Engineer (P.E.) required

CFEI or CFII highly preferred

Tools

FDS

PyroSim

MS Office

Job description

Engineering Systems Inc. in Aurora, IL seeks a seasoned forensic engineer to lead fire origin and explosion investigations.

You will direct field investigations, analyze evidence, apply combustion and fire dynamics to support opinions, and produce high-quality technical reports and expert testimony. The role includes setting project plans, coordinating teams within schedule and budget, and presenting findings to clients.