Senior Mechanical Engineer

Company OverviewAt Jensen Hughes, we lead with our Purpose + Principles and value our people. Across our global partnership of experts, clients, and communities, we are recognized worldwide for our leadership in fire protection engineering, a legacy of responsibility we have advanced with pride since 1939. Today, our expertise extends broadly across closely related risk management fields — from accessibility consulting, risk and hazard analysis, process safety and forensic investigations to security risk consulting, emergency management and digital innovation. As we champion best practices, set industry standards and support communities with innovative solutions, we are making the world a better place.We believe that creating and sustaining a culture of trust, integrity and professional growth fundamentally includes a sustained commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.At Jensen Hughes, diversity is ingrained in our culture -- we accept people for who they are, regardless of age, disability, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, mental health, race, faith or belief, sexual orientation, or socioeconomic background. Our differences and uniqueness are celebrated and reflected in our wide range of Global Employee Networks.Job OverviewJensen Hughes has exciting career opportunities available for Senior Mechanical Engineers/Investigators across our locations throughout the United States. Please refer to our full list of office locations . The position will focus on Forensic investigations, while joining a group of regional, multidiscipline engineers providing a range of professional life safety consulting services.ResponsibilitiesThe primary focus of this position will be to forensically analyze and determine the root cause of plumbing, mechanical, and HVAC component, equipment, and machinery failures; and the evaluation of equipment/system damage due to catastrophic events. Secondary responsibilities may include consulting for commercial, industrial, and high-rise buildings. Responsibilities include field investigations, lab examinations, equipment and component testing, evidence preservation, collaboration, project coordination, preparation of reports and provide expert testimony. The ideal candidate will have excellent oral and written communication skills with experience producing written technical reports pertaining to mechanical failures, fires, and accidents. Past litigation support, expert witness testimony and product safety engineering experience are desirable attributes. The ideal candidate will be a self-starter that can establish and maintain client contacts, maintain industry presence, and build a forensics practice.Requirements and Qualifications:License and Certification Requirements Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Doctoral degree in Mechanical Engineering or other related engineering areaCurrent professional (PE) Engineering licenseCertified Fire Investigator (IAAI-CFI) or Certified Fire and Explosion Investigator (NAFI-CFEI) are a plus. Work Experience and Additional Requirements 10+ years of practical experience in the mechanical engineering field. Work experience may be substituted with advanced education.Minimum of 2 years of experience in the forensic/failure analysis arenaExperience with mechanical/electrical/plumbing design in residential, commercial and/or industrial settings is a plus.Experience with depositions and testimony a plus.Willing to travel up to 30% (+/-) throughout the United States or Canada, often at a moment’s notice.Ideal candidate possesses experience with the operation of various types of machinery, equipment, and appliances, building mechanical/plumbing/fire protection systems; automobiles and heavy equipment components and operation; as well as a wide array of other engineering experiences (e.g., failure analysis, code familiarity, biomechanics, human factors, accident reconstruction, systems testing).Candidate must be a self-starter with excellent customer service, communication, technical, and project management skills. #LI-KV1#LI-RemotePlease note that the salary range provided is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting and not a guarantee of compensation. Final compensation may vary based on factors, including but not limited to, responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, geographic location, internal equity, alignment with market data. Jensen Hughes offers a competitive total rewards package, which includes a 401(k) with company match, healthcare coverage and a broad range of other benefits. Incentives and/or benefit packages may vary depending on the positions.”National Pay Range$127,000—$197,000 USDJensen Hughes is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.The security of your personal data is important to us. Jensen Hughes has implemented reasonable physical, technical, and administrative security standards to protect personal data from loss, misuse, alteration, or destruction. We protect your personal data against unauthorized access, use, or disclosure, using security technologies and procedures, such as encryption and limited access. Only authorized individuals may access your personal data for the purpose for which it was collected, and these individuals receive training about the importance of protecting personal data. Jensen Hughes is committed to compliance with all relevant data privacy laws in all areas where we do business, including, but not limited to, the GDPR and the CCPA. Additionally, our service providers are contractually bound to maintain the confidentiality of personal data and may not use the information for any unauthorized purpose. *Policy on use of 3rd party recruiting agency for direct placementsJensen Hughes will occasionally augment a recruiting search through agencies for certain positions when business conditions warrant. Jensen Hughes will not accept resumes, inquiries or proposals from recruiting agencies as an acceptable method to consider a candidate. 3rd party recruiting agencies must sign a standard Jensen Hughes agreement after being evaluated and accepted by a Human Resources or Talent Acquisition manager, or member of the talent acquisition team. Hiring managers and employees of Jensen Hughes are not authorized to accept resumes, engage in fee-based searches through recruiting firms or sign a search agreement. Please note this policy does not apply to “staffing firms” or firms that are involved with hiring temporary staff. Any recruiting agency interested in being considered may contact our recruiting team at jensenhughesrecruiting.com.