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Mechanical & Electrical Engineer Forensic Lead (55194)

Applied Technical Services, Inc. • Metairie, LA • 1d ago

Salary Range $130,000.00 - $160,000.00 Salary/year

Position Type Full Time

Education Level 4 Year Degree

Travel Percentage Up to 25%

Category Engineering

Description

Applied Technical Services, LLC, is a leading provider of critical testing, inspection, certification, and compliance services. The company serves clients across a diverse set of large and stable end markets including manufacturing, power generation, aerospace, medical, and defense. ATS was founded in 1967 and is headquartered in Marietta, GA. Today the Company employs nearly 2,100 team members in over 95 locations across the United States.

Our purpose is to create a safe and reliable world and our mission is to deliver assurance through precise technical and professional services.

U.S. Forensic, LLC, an ATS Company, assists commercial and industrial clients by performing forensic evaluations, reporting, and expert witness testimony. Our capabilities include accident reconstruction; structural, mechanical, and electrical engineering; fire origin and cause; and environmental services. We cater our services to each client's unique consulting engineering needs. Our experienced forensic engineers and investigators provide assistance to numerous industries. As part of the ATS family of companies, we can offer additional testing, inspection, and calibration capabilities when clients need a broader scope of services.

We are seeking a Mechanical & Electrical Engineer Forensic Lead to assist and mentor a team of engineers. This role blends technical expertise in mechanical systems and forensic analysis with leadership responsibilities, including guiding assignments, inspections, and report reviews. The position is remote with required travel for site inspections, client work, and team support.

Location: Remote, with approximately 25% travel depending on home base. The position offers a flexible home base for the ideal candidate or may also be based out of any U.S. Forensic office location. Employment Type: Full-time

Responsibilities

Assist, mentor and provide technical guidance for mechanical and electrical forensic engineers on active assignments.

Support engineers in defining scope, planning inspections, and ensuring thorough and accurate data collection.

Review, edit, and verify technical reports for accuracy, clarity, and consistency with organizational standards.

Conduct and support forensic investigations, failure analysis and/or damage consistency evaluations pertaining to vehicles, vehicle system data, heavy equipment, machinery, fires, appliances, consumer products, plumbing, HVAC, and electrical systems.

Monitor technical and service level project performance against client expectations, focusing on scope management, scheduling, billed hours, cycle time, and overall project cost.

Participate in testimony or litigation support (as needed).

Assist with internal training and development programs for engineers.

Maintain current knowledge of industry standards, codes, and regulations relevant to forensic engineering.

Travel 25% for inspections, site visits, and client meetings.

Qualifications

Basic Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical or related Engineering discipline.

Professional Engineer (PE) license (multi-state licensure preferred).

5+ years of engineering experience, with strong knowledge of mechanical systems.

Forensic engineering and failure analysis experience, preferred, including report preparation and client interaction.

Leadership and mentorship abilities, with prior management and training experience, preferred.

Direct experience with mechanical and electrical systems which may include vehicles, vehicle system data, heavy equipment, machinery, consumer products, HVAC, and plumbing systems.

Strong inspection, troubleshooting, and analytical skills, with a focus on technical accuracy and attention to detail.

Client-facing experience with proven ability to communicate technical findings effectively.

Ability to work independently in a remote environment.

Preferred Requirements

Licensure in multiple states.

Vehicle Accident Reconstruction (VAR) experience.

Certified Fire Investigator (CFI) or Certified Fire and Explosion Investigator (CFEI)

Testifying experience in litigation or arbitration.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Applied Technical Services is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability unrelated to ability, marital status, family responsibilities, pregnancy, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, transgender, sex stereotyping, order of protection status, protected veteran or military status, or an unfavorable discharge from military service, and other categories protected by federal, state or local law.

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