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.

About ESi

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.

Some of the benefits we can offer you!

• Professional Development investment
• Medical, Dental & Vision
• Life Insurance/Voluntary Life Insurance
• 401k with employer match
• Merit Bonus
• Annual Bonus
• Competitive Salary
• Flexible Time Off (FTO) - encouraged to take at least 20 days of paid time off/year
• Career Growth
• Pet Insurance
• Work/Life Balance
• 10 paid holidays (9 standard holidays and 1 floating holiday)
• Access to Wellbeats - on-demand fitness & well-being videos
• Wellness Reimbursement
• 30-minute fitness break available in addition to 1-hour lunch break
• Business casual dress code and positive working environment
• Continuing education opportunities

Job Description:

Plans, directs, and coordinates activities of large and small scale client projects which involve performing analysis, research, and calculations within naval architecture/marine engineering design. Prepare reports for regulatory, standards, and investigative consulting projects. Work under direction of other engineers on the activities of large- and small- scale client projects involving mechanical engineering issues and related technical subjects in support of industrial consulting projects, insurance investigations, litigation analysis and support.

Key Responsibilities:

• Reviews, and in some cases formulates project proposals or plans to determine time frame, funding limitations, procedures for accomplishing project, staffing requirements, and allotment of available resources to various phases of project.
• Makes determination to take or decline projects based on all variables.
• Conducts and directs field investigations as needed.
• Performs engineering analyses, calculations, and research.
• Works with clients to assess their objectives, perform fundamental mechanical analyses for a wide array of applications and industries.
• Documents analytical findings in reports and makes presentations to clients.
• Executes tests and analysis in support of scientific investigations and experiments.
• Conducts engineering analyses and technical investigations of mechanical systems and equipment.
• Prepares technical reports; provides professional opinions and advice for clients or others.
• Confers with project personnel to provide technical advice and to resolve problems.
• Confers with project staff to outline work plan and assign duties, responsibilities, and scope of authority.
• Directs and coordinates project activities and personnel to ensure project progresses on schedule and within prescribed budget.
• Reviews, or in some cases formulates status reports and modifies schedules or plans as required.
• Works effectively within a multidisciplinary consultancy team
• Testify in court on behalf of clients.

Education Requirements:

• B.S. in Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Science/Applied Mechanics, Engineering Mechanics, Theoretical and Applied Mechanics, Naval Architecture/Marine Engineering; or approved equivalent from accredited university.
• M.S. or Ph.D. in the above degree areas preferred.

Experience Requirements:

• Minimum 10+ years of professional experience.
• Excellent technical and critical thinking skills.
• Experience in naval architecture/marine engineering design and analysis.
• Experience in evaluating technologies and manufacturing operations.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

• Registered mechanical professional engineer (P.E.) or possess the ability to become registered.

Computer Skills:

• Familiarity with various pre- and post- processing software tools. Expertise in either commercial solvers or programming languages used for high performance computing (Fortran, C, C++, Python).

Other Skills/Abilities or Other Qualifications:

• Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience with product engineering and components a plus.
• Experience with analysis of hull hydrodynamics and stability.
• Knowledge of fundamental computational methods (Finite Element Analysis and/or Computational Fluid Dynamics)
• System design and failure analysis, including power and/or process piping.
• Fracture mechanics and other advanced knowledge of the mechanics of materials.
• Ability to interact with clients in a professional manner and develop business both internally and externally.
• A team player actively engaging others in accomplishing project work and office goals both within their home office as well as across offices throughout ESI.
• Must be able to work or travel on weekends and holidays as required.

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.

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