Sedgwick

Senior Mechanical Forensic Engineer, P.E.

Sedgwick$90K — $120K *
Plano, TX 75025In-Person
Technical Services
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from an accredited institution.
  • Professional Engineering (P.E.) license required, with preference for multi-state licensing.
  • Minimum of 8 years of experience in engineering, including 2 years specifically in failure analysis and forensic engineering.
  • Experience in the insurance and/or risk management services industry is preferred.
  • Expert witness testimony experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

  • Investigate and analyze mechanical failures and their causes.
  • Conduct thorough examinations of property, liability losses in residential and commercial settings.
  • Prepare detailed reports and documents outlining findings and recommendations.
  • Provide expert testimony in legal settings as needed.
  • Manage billable hours for engineering projects and maintain accurate records.
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including engineers, clients, and legal professionals.
  • Lead and mentor less experienced colleagues in complex engineering assignments.

Benefits

  • Flexibility and autonomy in work location and schedule.
  • Access to professional development opportunities for career growth.
  • Participation in a global team of forensic experts.
  • Comprehensive benefits addressing mental, physical, and financial well-being.
  • Work within an entrepreneurial, people-focused organizational culture.
Full Job Description
The 'Apply with SEEK option' will be utilized for International applicants, mainly Australia. If this does not apply to you please use the 'Apply' option.

Seeking a Mechanical Engineer, P.E., with expertise in commercial, residential, and industrial mechanical system design and failure analysis. Requires P.E. license in resident state.

Ideal candidates will have forensic engineering experience and proficiency in HVAC, plumbing, piping, boilers, chillers, water intrusion, industrial machinery. Ready for a challenging and rewarding opportunity? Apply now.

Remote role requires working in a variety of environments and a combination of travel (local or regional). Prefer Candidate reside in Greater Dallas area.

PRIMARY PURPOSE: To be responsible for profitably, ethically and scientifically investigating events, systems, devices and/or failures and providing expert opinions; to provide guidance and leadership on complex engineering assignments.

Seeking a Mechanical Engineer, P.E., with expertise in commercial, residential, and industrial mechanical system design and failure analysis. Requires P.E. license in resident state.

Ideal candidates will have forensic engineering experience and proficiency in HVAC, plumbing, piping, boilers, chillers, water intrusion, industrial machinery. Ready for a challenging and rewarding opportunity? Apply now.

Remote rolerequires working in a variety of environments and a combination of travel (local or regional). Prefer Candidate reside in Greater Denver area.

PRIMARY PURPOSE: To investigate events, systems, devices and/or failures and provide expert opinions; to provide guidance and leadership ethically and scientifically on complex engineering assignments; to contribute to overall profitability of the company through providing expert/engineering consulting services.

Are You An Ideal Candidate? We are looking for enthusiastic candidates who thrive in a collaborative environment, who are driven to deliver results, are customer oriented and naturally empathetic.
  • Apply your engineering knowledge and experience to investigate and assess complex failures in the context of an energetic, people focused, entrepreneurial culture.
  • Deliver comprehensive engineering analyses to clients who represent virtually every industry and comprise some of the world's most respected organizations.
  • Leverage EFI Global's broad, global network of experts to both learn from and to share your insights.
  • Be a part of a rapidly growing, industry-leading global company known for its excellence and customer service.
  • Take advantage of a variety of professional development opportunities that help you perform your best work and grow your career.
  • Enjoy flexibility and autonomy in your daily work, your location, and your career path.
  • Access diverse and comprehensive benefits to take care of your mental, physical, financial, and professional needs.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS and RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Provides guidance and leadership to newer colleagues and/or those with less experience on complex engineering assignments.
  • Surveys property, casualty and liability losses, typically at residential and commercial buildings and loss scenes.
  • Conducts investigations to determine the root cause of events and failures.
  • Works closely with engineers and investigators to produce detailed reports, drawings, and/or outline the cause and origin of losses and damages.
  • Develops plans, reports and drawings to meet client's needs and/or determine and document the failure analysis and causation of failures.
  • Provides expert testimony in a court of law and/or in depositions.
  • Determines applicable engineering practices to fulfill the prescribed scope of work, project specifics, timelines, and cost estimates for the professional services provided.
  • Documents and maintains billable hours on a time and expense basis for failure analysis and engineering projects for clients.
  • Collaborates with sales and operations managers, architects, developers, insurance adjusters, claims managers and attorneys to develop demand for your professional services.
  • Collaborates with EFI's national team of forensic experts to leverage experiences and assist on projects.

ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS and RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Performs other duties as assigned.
  • Supports the organization's quality program(s).

Education & Licensing
  • Requires Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering from an accredited college or university.
  • Requires a Professional Engineering (PE) license, minimum required for resident state. Prefer multi-state licensing and/or active NCEES Record.
  • Expert witness testimony experience is a plus.

Experience
Eight (8) years of experience or equivalent combination of experience and education required including two (2) years of engineering experience specifically in failure analysis and forensic engineering plus 2 years in insurance and/or risk management services industry.


Skills & Knowledge
  • Excellent oral and written communication
    • PC literate, including Microsoft Office products
    • Analytical and interpretive skills
    • Strong organizational skills
    • Excellent interpersonal skills
    • Ability to work independently or in a team environment
  • Ability to meet or exceed Performance Competencies

WORK ENVIRONMENT
When applicable and appropriate, consideration will be given to reasonable accommodations.


Mental: Clear and conceptual thinking ability; excellent judgment and discretion; ability to handle work-related stress; ability to handle multiple priorities simultaneously; and ability to meet deadlines

Physical:
  • Must be able to stand and/or walk for long periods of time.
  • Must be able to kneel, squat or bend.
  • Must be able to work outdoors in hot and/or cold weather conditions.
  • Have the ability to climb, crawl, stoop, kneel, reaching/working overhead,
  • Be able lift/carry up to 50 pounds
  • Be able to push/pull up to 100 pounds.
  • Be able to drive up to 4 hours per day.

Auditory/Visual: Hearing, vision and talking

NEXT STEPS
If your application is selected to advance to the next round, you will receive an e-mail notification or phone call from a recruiter to schedule an initial call.

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The statements contained in this document are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by a colleague assigned to this description. They are not intended to constitute a comprehensive list of functions, duties, or local variances. Management retains the discretion to add or to change the duties of the position at any time.

About Sedgwick

Sedgwick is a global provider of insurance, risk management, and related services. The company was founded in 1969 and is headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts. Sedgwick offers a range of services to clients in various industries, including property and casualty insurance, workers' compensation, and disability management. The company has a team of experienced professionals who work closely with clients to develop customized solutions that meet their specific needs. Sedgwick has a reputation for delivering high-quality service and has been recognized for its excellence in the insurance industry.
Learn more about Sedgwick
Size
10,000 employees
Industry
Founded
1969

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