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Professional Engineer- Mechanical Engineer (56010)

Applied Technical Services, Inc. • Longwood, FL • 8h ago

Salary Range $100,000.00 - $140,000.00 Salary

Position Type Full Time

Job Shift Day

Education Level 4 Year Degree

Category Engineering

Description

Applied Technical Services, LLC ("ATS" or the "Company") 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, an ATS Company, is a leading forensic engineering and building consulting firm dedicated to providing comprehensive, accurate, and unbiased consulting to government, legal, manufacturing and insurance industries. Our team of experts specializes in forensic engineering, accident reconstruction, building consulting and fire cause and origin.

Position Overview U.S. Forensic is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Mechanical Forensic Engineer with experience conducting independent forensic investigations involving mechanical systems, machinery, equipment, plumbing components, and vehicles. This role sits remotely and requires frequent travel to inspection sites, hands on field investigations, evidence collection, plus preparation of clear, scientifically sound technical reports.

Position Type: Full-Time

Location: Ideal candidate will sit in FL or cover the Orlando/Tampa region.

Key Responsibilities

Conduct independent forensic investigations and failure analyses involving mechanical systems, building components, plus equipment

Perform field inspections and investigate failures involving mechanical and/or electrical systems including HVAC systems, plumbing, machinery, appliances, consumer products, vehicles, heavy equipment, fire suppression systems, and fires

Collect, document, plus preserve physical evidence from loss or incident scenes

Analyze data using engineering principles, industry standards, plus accepted forensic methodologies

Determine root cause and contributing factors of failures or damage

Prepare detailed, scientifically accurate, plus concise technical reports documenting findings plus conclusions

Collaborate with clients, legal teams, insurance carriers, plus internal staff

Provide deposition or testimony support as needed

Maintain current knowledge of applicable codes, standards, regulations, plus forensic engineering best practices

Travel approximately 25% for inspections and site visits

Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related engineering discipline

Professional Engineer (PE) license in FL required

Demonstrated experience in failure analysis, forensic engineering, or related investigative work

Strong understanding of mechanical systems, materials behavior, plus failure mechanisms

Experience with evaluating vehicles is preferred

Experience with electrical systems and/or fire investigations is preferred

Experience with technical report writing for legal or insurance audiences

Testifying or deposition experience preferred

Ability to work independently in a remote or field-based environment

Proficiency with common engineering software, data analysis tools, and documentation platforms

Must have a valid driver's license and an acceptable driving record in accordance with company insurance requirements

Must be able to successfully pass a background check

Core Skills

Strong analytical plus problem solving abilities

Application of scientific method and forensic investigation techniques

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

High attention to detail with documentation accuracy

Ability to manage multiple assignments while meeting deadlines

Inquisitive, observant, and methodical investigative approach

Physical Demands

This role is physically demanding and requires the following:

Ability to lift tools and equipment up to 35 pounds

Frequent bending, kneeling, twisting, plus crawling in confined spaces such as attics and/or crawl spaces

Ability to safely climb plus work from ladders for roof access when required

Ability to walk on steep sloped, low sloped, or flat roof surfaces when required

Ability to withstand extreme temperatures while performing inspections outdoors or in attics

Ability to complete detailed report writing at a desk following field investigations

EOE/AA/M/F/Vet/Disability Applied Technical Services, LLC 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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