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Engineering Systems, Inc. Senior Consultant (Polymers) in Seattle, Washington
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 a multidisciplinary 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. As a firm, our projects can entail investigating major transportation accidents, equipment failures, personal injury claims, and damage to residential or commercial structures.
About This Role
An engineer with forensic engineering training and experience in the areas such as plastic product failure analysis, polymer characterization, fractography, mechanical testing, and chemical compatibility testing of polymers. Responsible for execution of technical projects, performing testing using various polymer characterization equipment as well as providing technical reports. Plans and manages technical activities for both large and small-scale client projects supporting industrial consulting, insurance investigations, and litigation analysis. Efficient at accomplishing work within prescribed time frame and funding parameters by performing the following duties.
Key Responsibilities
- Conducts and directs laboratory analysis using optical microscopes, scanning electron microscope, differential scanning calorimeter (DSC), Fourier Transform Infrared (FTIR) microscopy, and Thermogravimetric Analysis (TGA).
- Conducts and directs multi-party field investigation and laboratory testing inspections.
- Performs technical analysis, calculations, testing and research.
- Prepares technical reports, provides professional opinions and advice for clients, or others.
- Confers with project personnel to provide technical advice and to resolve problems.
- Testifies in court and provides deposition testimony, if requested.
- Establishes work plan and staffing for each phase of project and arranges for recruitment or assignment of project personnel.
- Confers with project staff to outline work plan and to 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 prepared by project personnel and modifies schedules or plans as required.
- Conduct technical analysis and investigations pertaining to materials with a focus on polymer science.
- Technical evaluations and testing focused on product design, manufacturing, material selection, and chemical compatibility and long- term material properties.
- Verbal and written communication with clients, conducts well-developed and well-prepared client presentations.
- Coordinates project activities with staff and clients, with proper internal reviews.
- Works with Marketing to identify potential clients and strategies to build client base.
Education Requirements
- Bachelor of Polymer Science/engineering degree or equivalent from accredited institution required.
- Master's or Ph.D in Polymer Science or related field preferred.
Experience Requirements
- 7+ years of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Plumbing and plastic piping industry experience (water & natural gas) preferred.
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:
- Professional engineering license, (PE) or equivalent preferred.
Computer Skills
Familiar