Company Overview

Throughout our worldwide network of experts, clients and communities, we are renowned for our leadership in fire protection engineering – a legacy of responsibility we have proudly upheld since 1939. Today, our expertise extends broadly across closely related security and risk-based fields – from accessibility consulting and risk analysis to process safety, forensic investigations, security risk consulting, emergency management, digital innovation and more.

Our engineers and consultants collaborate to solve complex safety and security challenges, ensuring our clients can protect what matters most. For over 80 years, we have helped mitigate risks that threaten lives, property and reputations. Through technology, expertise and industry-leading research, we remain dedicated to our purpose of making our world safe, secure and resilient.

At Jensen Hughes, we believe that creating and sustaining a culture of trust, integrity and professional growth starts with putting our people first. Our employees are our greatest strength, and we value the unique perspectives and talents they bring to our organization. 

Our wide range of Global Employee Networks connect people from across the organization, supporting career development and providing forums for individuals to share experiences on topics they're passionate about. Together, we are cultivating a connected culture where everyone has the opportunity to learn, grow and succeed together.

Job Overview

We are seeking detail-oriented and highly analytical Senior Forensic Engineers with expertise in Mechanical, Structural, Fire Protection, Biomechanical and Electrical Engineering to join our team across any of our office locations throughout the United States. Remote and hybrid work options are available.  The role involves investigating failures, accidents, and incidents to determine their causes and provide technical analysis to assist in legal, insurance, owner-operator or safety-related matters. The ideal candidate will have an established client network as well as the capability to combine engineering knowledge with investigative skills to analyze complex issues and deliver accurate, well-documented findings. 

 Some of what we offer

• Competitive base pay with benefits. We also offer incentive pay options.
• Our business development team is dedicated to forensic and fire investigation and provides support by connecting you with clients who are looking to hire expert engineering professionals. 
• Our worldwide footprint provides opportunities across the globe.
• We have personnel to perform fire modeling.
• We have a dust explosion lab in Halifax, Canada.
• We have a full metallurgical laboratory with an SEM/EDS that can analyze any metal found in a fire.
• We have a plastics and materials testing laboratory that that can identify plastic materials involved in a fire and can determine many of the physical properties of these plastics,
• We have a full forensics chemistry laboratory that performs analysis of fire debris for ignitable liquids and liquids capable of spontaneous combustion. Laboratory technicians are available to provide direct support to the fire investigator in the best methods to collect forensic samples.
• We have voting and alternate members on NFPA 921 Guide for Fire and Explosion Investigations and NFPA 1033 Qualifications for Fire Investigators.
• Our experienced in-house legal team can help with trial and deposition preparation.
• Our dedicated evidence collection and handling teams will support you to assure that the collection of evidence is properly gathered, retained and tracked from the field.

Responsibilities

• Conduct detailed investigations of equipment failures, structural collapses, electrical faults, or other technical issues.
• Analyze physical evidence, engineering designs, construction materials, and processes to identify root causes.
• Evaluate compliance with engineering standards, building codes, and safety regulations.

• Gather and document relevant data from accident scenes, including photographs, measurements, and witness interviews.
• Review technical drawings, specifications, and maintenance records to support analyses.
• Perform failure analysis and materials testing using appropriate tools and techniques.
• Utilize software and models to simulate scenarios leading to failures or accidents.
• Prepare detailed, accurate, and objective technical reports outlining findings, conclusions, and recommendations.
• Provide expert opinions in layman’s terms for non-technical audiences such as attorneys, insurance adjusters, and juries.
• Serve as an expert witness in legal proceedings when required.
• Provide clear and concise testimony based on thorough analyses.
• Work closely with legal teams, insurance professionals, and other engineers.

 Requirements and Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree (or higher) in Mechanical, Fire, Civil/Structural, or Electrical Engineering or a related field.
• Advanced certifications in forensic engineering are a plus (e.g., CFEI, PE, or equivalent).
• 15+ years of professional experience in engineering, with a focus on problem-solving, design, and failure analysis.
• Prior forensic engineering or accident investigation experience at an engineering consulting firm is required.
• Ability to have a transferable book of business.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to present complex information in a clear and concise manner.
• High attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects possibly with multiple engineering disciplines while meeting deadlines under pressure.
• Ability to work in diverse environments, including construction sites and accident scenes.
• Experience testifying in court or providing litigation support is preferred.
• Willing to travel up to 30% (+/-) throughout the United States or Canada, often at a moment’s notice.

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