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Rimkus (www.rimkus.com) is a worldwide leader in Engineering and Technical Consulting. Rimkus experts specialize in building envelope, engineering, forensic consulting, dispute resolution, construction management services, and solutions built for the environment.

NOW IS THE TIME to join this growing and stable company! We offer our full-time employees a competitive salary, bonus opportunities and a full benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, life, disability, employer-matching 401(k), and opportunities for advancement!

OVERVIEW:

This position is responsible for assisting project managers and engineers with forensic consulting services requiring mechanical engineering expertise for insurance, legal, industrial, and other clients. Works under the guidance of a senior engineer to gather field information, perform inspections, document job sites, and review weather data and other necessary documents to assess and determine the cause of the reported loss or failure.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Performs forensic assignments within the field of mechanical engineering expertise based upon a scope of work and budget prepared by the consultant and agreed upon by the Client in advance of performing the work.
• Inspects sites/products/equipment; performs electronic data retrieval and analysis of commercial and non-commercial equipment; documents site/product conditions; determines cause and origin of damage; performs site surveys with total station survey equipment, scanners, drones and other means of 3D documentation; performs mechanical engineering calculations; prepares CAD-based and manual sketches as required; orders and evaluates required laboratory testing and performs analyses.
• Conducts various analyses including, but not limited to industrial safety and accidents; equipment and machinery design and failure; product liability, and design and safety.
• Reconstruct vehicular accidents using engineering analysis, CAD-based tools, and test data where appropriate.
• Ability to work on circuit boards to extract data, remove data chips, and attach data chips for data extraction.
• Provides support on fire and explosion investigations involving mechanical systems, products, and equipment.
• Reviews and interprets relevant codes, standards, drawings, specifications, technical manuals, peer-reviewed literature, data logs, and other documentation to evaluate the compliance of the design, installation, operation, and maintenance of the subject product, equipment, vehicle, or system.
• Ability to initiate, develop, and maintain mutually beneficial client relationships.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION and CERTIFICATIONS:

• B.S. Mechanical Engineering degree or higher.
• E.I.T. Certification preferred and required within 6 months of hiring.
• 0-4+ years of experience.
• FAA drone license is desired.
• Proficiency with CAD programs is desired.
• ACTAR accreditation is desired and required within 2 years of hiring.
• CFEI desired.
• Circuit board repair training desired.

REQUIRED SKILLS and ABILITIES:

• Must have a high level of analytical skills. Work requires continual attention to detail with the ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Must be able to interact and communicate with clients at all levels (e.g. internal and external).
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical reports or journals and legal documents.
• Ability to provide expert witness testimony.
• Ability to work well under pressure and meet deadlines while also balancing the needs of multiple projects. Must be able to effectively manage time.
• Willingness to learn.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS, OVERTIME, and TRAVEL:

Physical Demands - Work is performed both in an office setting and at outside locations (i.e. Client's office, industrial, construction, collision sites, and/or residential sites). Employee is frequently required to stand, walk on slope roofs, sit, climb ladders, bend, climb inside attics and crawl under homes and tunnels, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, talk, hear, and drive a motor vehicle to job sites. Must be able to physically move debris and inspect vehicles (commercial, tractor trailer, and passenger). Employee may lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Employee must be sharp, focused, and alert when conducting site inspections, speaking and interacting with clients, preparing written reports of findings, and testifying in deposition or trial. Clear vision and depth perception are also necessary.

Overtime - This position is classified as salaried with an exempt FLSA status. Regular working hours are 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, with one hour for lunch. There will be periods where overtime or working outside the regular business hours is required, which the employee will need to comply with in order to meet the demands of the position.

Travel Requirements - This position requires up to 25% local and regional travel. Some out-of-area and overnight travel may be required.

At Rimkus, we value a diverse and inclusive workplace where all employees feel valued and respected. We are committed to creating a work environment that supports and celebrates the unique perspectives and experiences of all employees. If you share our commitment to diversity and inclusivity and are excited about joining a welcoming and supportive team, we encourage you to apply for our open positions.

Rimkus is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employee and will make all employment-related decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

THIS JOB DESCRIPTION IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE AND DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A CONTRACT FOR EMPLOYMENT OR A GUARANTEE OF CONTINUED EMPLOYMENT.

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