Mechanical Engineer - HVAC/Fire Suppression Systems (PE or EIT) - NYC / NJ

Job Order Number:

DF0461729

Job Title:

Mechanical Engineer

• HVAC/Fire Suppression Systems (PE or EIT)

•

NYC / NJ

Company:

Rimkus Consulting Group, Inc.

Location:

Englewood, NJ

Salary:

Education:

Information Not Provided

Experience:

2 years

Hours:

40

Duration:

Full Time, Regular

Shift:

Description:

 DescriptionJoin Rimkus and unlock your potential with endless opportunities for growth, learning, and making a difference!

Rimkus (www.rimkus.com) is a worldwide leader in engineering and technical consulting. Rimkus experts specialize in building envelopes, 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!

• Although this position is remote, the candidate will travel in the NY/NJ areas and surrounding states for two to three hours each day. The candidate must reside in the NYC, NJ, or Long Island areas. Travel may extend to surrounding states as coverage needs arise.
• Overview
• Provides failure analysis and forensic consulting services requiring mechanical engineering expertise for insurance, legal, industrial, and other clients.

Evaluates injury, equipment, and property damage claims caused by alleged issues with products, heavy equipment, machines, HVAC, plumbing, fire suppression, and other mechanical systems. Provides oral and written reports of findings, technical guidance to clients, and, when needed, expert testimony.

The salary range for this position is $105,000 to $156,100, dependent on education, experience, location, and certifications/licensure. Relocation support available.

• Essential Job Functions
• Performs failure analysis for forensic assignments within the field of mechanical engineering expertise based on a scope of work and budget prepared by the consultant and agreed upon by the client before performing the work
• Investigates how and why an incident occurred, including identifying the origin, failure mechanism, and root cause of the incident, as well as the role of the mechanical system in question
• Inspects sites/products/equipment/systems; performs electronic data retrieval and analysis of commercial and non-commercial equipment; documents site/product conditions and determines cause and origin of damage; performs site surveys with total station survey, 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•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, or system•Conducts various analyses including, but not limited to, industrial safety and accidents; equipment and machinery design and failure, product liability; and design and safety•Provides support on fire and explosion investigations involving mechanical systems, products, and equipment•Initiates, develops, and maintains mutually beneficial client relationships.
• Required Education and Certifications
• B.S. Mechanical Engineering degree or higher
• P.E. required
• Forensic experience and a Ph.D. preferred
• 2-10+ years of experience, including knowledge of products, machine design, HVAC, plumbing, fire suppression systems, and/or other mechanical equipment/systems/processes
• Project Management and/or Field Investigation experience required.
• Required Skills and Abilities
• Must have high level of analytical skill. Work requires continual attention to detail with the ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
• Must be able to interact and communicate with clients at all levels (e.g., internal and external)
• Must have knowledge of a variety of computer software applications including but not limited to, Microsoft Office App