What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mechanical Engineer (Forensic Engineering) position at SEA, Ltd.?
S-E-A, a national leader in forensic engineering, is adding to our mechanical team in our corporate office in Columbus, OH due to growth! A driven engineer who is seeking a career where every day is different and is open to travel for work purposes is ideal for this role. We look for the "why" when things fail and serve as subject matter experts throughout the litigation process. Curious minds are encouraged to apply!
*Please note that for the first year, when not out on sites, this role will work from our office., We have a flexplace policy offered following the first year of employment.
Essential Job Functions & Responsibilities:
- Investigate and analyze mechanical devices, products and designs
- Conduct field investigations and perform forensic engineering & failure/accident analysis on incidents involving all types of machinery, mechanical equipment and devices including cranes, presses, pressure vessels and hydraulic, pneumatic systems, etc.
- Conduct unbiased investigations for various clients
- Responsible for retention and development of client relationships
- Provide technical findings and conclusions in laymen's terms, both verbally and in written reports
- Support conclusions by appropriate testimony in legal proceedings.
- Deliver professional presentations, develop client relationships and promote self to client groups
- Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies
- Ability to accept and integrate constructive feedback into job performance
- Regular and predictable presence at work
Position Requirements:
- B.S. degree in Mechanical Engineering or related Engineering field
- P. E. registration through testing or ability to attain quickly
- Knowledge of machine design and mechanical systems
- Minimum of three years industry engineering experience
- Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills
- Strong writing and public speaking skills
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to travel 25% of the time
- Ability to lift 50 lbs
- Ability to carry equipment to and from job sites
- Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing
- Ability to maneuver in and around an accident site
- Ability to drive in all conditions
- Ability to fly on airplanes
- Ability to visually inspect job sites and relevant artifacts
- Ability to wear personal protective equipment as required by the work site
- Ability to learn a new industry and obtain required certifications
S-E-A places a strong value and priority on diversity, equity and inclusion across the company and is a dedicated equal opportunity employer, evaluating all qualified applications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected status.