Staff Consultant- Fire

Engineering Systems Inc. (ESi) is an engineering and scientific investigation and failure analysis firm. We primarily work with law firms, insurance companies, and manufacturers on small to large scale projects to answer any technical questions they have. Our projects can entail investigating major transportation accidents, equipment failures, personal injury claims, and damage to residential or commercial structures. The variety and depth of our project work creates a variety of fulfilling roles at ESi.

What We Can Offer You

• Medical, Dental & Vision
• 401k with employer match
• Pet Insurance
• Access to Wellbeats – on-demand fitness & wellbeing videos
• Flexible Time Off (FTO)
• 9 paid holidays (8 standard holidays and 1 floating holiday)
• 30-minute fitness break available in addition to 1-hour lunch break
• Business casual dress code and positive working environment
• Room for growth and continuing education opportunities

This position is responsible for conducting origin & cause investigations of fire and explosion incidents, including site inspection and documentation, evidence examination, research, analysis, testing and reporting. The candidate will also develop a practice investigating incidents or providing engineering consulting in other technical areas for which the candidate has experience and skill. The candidate will market the company and self to obtain and/or maintain client base and build business. Plan, manage and coordinate activities for client projects to ensure that goals/objectives of projects are accomplished within prescribed timeframe and funding parameters by performing the following duties personally or with the assistance of other consulting/engineering staff.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepares and reviews project proposals or plans to determine time frame, funding limitations, and procedures for accomplishing project, staffing requirements, and allotment of available resources to various phases of project.
• Makes determination to accept or decline potential new projects based on all variables.
• Confers with project staff to outline work plan and to assign duties, responsibilities, and scope of authority.
• Directs and coordinates activities of project personnel to ensure projects progress on schedule and within prescribed budgets.
• Performs field inspections of residential, commercial, marine, transportation and industrial structures and facilities, etc. to determine cause and origin of reported or suspected damages as well as condition assessments.
• Prepares technical, project-related reports for clients as required.
• Confers with project personnel to provide technical advice and to resolve problems.
• Conducts well-developed and well-prepared client presentations and technical conference presentations.
• Coordinates with laboratory personnel and consultants to provide quality laboratory technical services such as scanning electron microscopy (SEM), radiography, and CT scanning.
• Performs marketing and business development to identify potential clients and strategies to build client base.
• Testifies in court proceedings (depositions and/or trials) on behalf of clients, as required.

Education Requirements:

• BSME or BSEE required; MS or PhD preferred.

Computer Skills:

• Intermediate/advanced skills in Microsoft Office; Internet software skills.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

• PE License Preferred.
• CFEI or CFI Certification preferred.

Other Skills/Abilities or Other Qualifications:

• 5 years of experience in forensic consulting working with the insurance and legal fields.
• Strong background in fire science and technology, mechanical/electrical theory and systems, fire protection, etc.; skilled in fire origin and cause investigation with a significant amount of experience in field investigative issues; thorough understanding of industry accepted fire and explosion standards (NFPA, ASME, ASTM, etc.)
• Experience can range from structural fires to machinery and equipment failures to electrical power generation and distribution equipment, and covers such areas as industrial machines, HVAC equipment, construction and heavy machinery, consumer electronics, appliances, tools, and all types of transportation elements such as commercial/industrial vehicles.
• Some areas of expertise should include the following: ◦ Fire and explosion investigation ◦ Natural gas or propane generation, distribution and use ◦ Mechanical and piping systems and equipment ◦ Fire protection systems ◦ Motors, generators and switchgear ◦ Electrical and Electronic Systems ◦ Test apparatus and fixtures ◦ Personal protection equipment
• Ability to operate laboratory equipment including scanning electron microscopy (SEM), radiography (Xray), and computer tomography (CT).
• Ability to interact with clients in a professional manner and develop business both internally and externally.
• Ability to communicate in a clear and concise manner both orally and in writing.
• Experience preparing technical reports and providing expert testimony as required.
• Must be available to travel on an as-needed basis, the amount of which will vary based on local and national needs as well as the consultant’s practice.
• Must be able to work or travel on weekends and holidays as required.

Compensation will be made up of a competitive base salary as well as bonus potential determined by your own individual performance and the performance of the organization overall.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, climb stairs and ladders, and sit. Site inspections may require that employees stand, walk, carry tools, and/or work from an elevated position for extended periods of time.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Noise levels at project sites are variable, and may be loud enough to require hearing protection.

To all recruitment agencies: ESi does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or agencies. Any resume submitted to any employee of ESi without a prior written search agreement will be considered unsolicited and the property of ESi. Please, no phone calls or emails.

It is the policy of ESI, as an equal opportunity employer, to attract and retain the best qualified individuals available, without regard to race/ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, or veteran status. ESI is committed to recruiting, hiring, and promoting people with disabilities, as well as veterans. If you need assistance with completing the electronic application, please email your request to employment @ engsys.com