Forensic Mechanical Engineer, P.E. Haag, a Salas O'Brien company and a leader in forensic engineering and consulting since 1924, is seeking an experienced Forensic Mechanical Engineer located in Houston, TX. Working remotely from your home office, and occasionally from the Sugar Land, TX office, you will investigate and evaluate the root cause and extent of failures and damage to HVAC and MEP systems, building management systems (BMS), building automation systems (BAS), fire protection and fire alarm systems, and will assess various other types of mechanical failures.
QUALIFICATIONS:- You must be a licensed P.E. in TX or eligible by reciprocity. Additional active licensures in the surrounding states are highly desirable.
- 5-10 years of on-the-job experience designing / working with mechanical equipment and systems in a variety of residential, commercial and industrial settings, including HVAC and MEP systems is required.
- At least 5 years of forensic engineering experience is strongly preferred.
- Must be willing and able to perform the physical requirements of the job, including working in confined spaces, roofs, and industrial settings. Carrying ladders and operating equipment are essential functions of the job.
- The ability to travel locally, regionally, and nationally as needed by vehicle or by plane.
- Must be able to work independently and with a cross-functional team of experts.
- Strong technical writing skills are required; the ability to write effective reports is critical.
- Strong verbal skills are necessary; you should be an effective communicator in face-to-face interactions.
- The ability to provide the utmost in customer service to our clients is a must.
- Technical proficiency with computers, phones, cameras, etc. and with industry-related software applications is necessary.
- Expert witness experience is expected.
- You must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship or any restrictions.
EDUCATION:- Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering from an ABET-accredited university is required. A Master of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering is highly desirable.
- CFI (IAAI) and/or CFEI (NAFI) certification(s) are strongly preferred.
Compensation & Benefits:- Base salary range: Up to $180,000 per year.
- In addition to the base salary, the compensation plan includes additional, nondiscretionary compensation based on billable productivity above a minimum threshold. Employees may elect at any time to transition to a model based primarily on a higher percentage of their billable rate applied to all billable hours worked. In practice, most employees choose to transition between approximately one and three years, once their billable hours support consistently higher earnings under this model.
This role is also eligible for a comprehensive U.S. based benefits package, including:
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid time off and company holidays
- Wellness programs and employee assistance resources
- Professional development support
For more information, visit our full benefits overview here.
Established in 1924, Haag is employee-owned and offers competitive salaries and bonus incentive plans to our employees. Our comprehensive benefits package includes a robust 401(k) plan, major medical, dental, and vision health coverage; company-provided life insurance with AD&D coverage; a health savings account; short and long-term disability coverages; legal insurance; and generous vacation pay, sick pay, holiday pay, stock purchase plan, etc. Our collaborative environment supports career advancement and offers the best professional training in the industry through Haag Education and the Haag Certification program.Haag thanks all candidates for their interest; however only those selected to continue in the process will be contacted.Equal Opportunity Employment StatementSalas O'Brien provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, colour, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state/provincial, or local laws. Salas O'Brien will accommodate the disability-related needs of applicants as required by law.
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