Senior Forensic Engineer – Mechanical, Fire Protection, Civil/Structural, Biomechanical or Electrical

Company Overview

At 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 Overview

We are seeking detail-oriented and highly analytical Senior Forensic Engineers with expertise in Mechanical, Civil/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 a