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Mechanical Engineer, P.Eng., CFEI – Alberta
Location: Alberta Position: Full-Time Start Date: Immediately Reporting to: Branch Manager Why Work for Origin and Cause? Because you’ll be working with the best of the best. Our company’s size and solid reputation attracts industry leaders, creating a charged atmosphere where no matter how much you already know, you’ll learn something new every day. Ours is a problem-solving culture that encourages innovation. We pride ourselves on our friendly, people-first atmosphere, and encourage our employees to think independently, be hands-on, and do their work with skill, compassion and complete integrity. Key Responsibilities
- Conduct on-site investigations of vehicle and machinery fires or failures. Vehicles could range from personal/commercial/industrial cars and trucks to farm equipment and large off-road type machinery, i.e. logging or mining equipment
- Provide written reports with professional opinion regarding the origin and cause of the failure
- Perform laboratory examinations to assess if equipment may have been a cause of a loss and determine the failure mechanism if applicable
- Timely oral and written correspondence with clients in all phases of investigation, mediations or trials
- Complete various design and reporting functions through the use of Microsoft Office
- Provide expert testimony in court when required
- Travel throughout Alberta and possibly other locations on short notice
- Manage multiple projects simultaneously and execute all phases according to internal and client standards
- Stay on the leading edge of scientific knowledge in the industry by seeking out continuous training and education
- Collaborate with experts in other disciplines as needed for complex investigations requiring different specialties
- Coordinate/execute parallel investigations with other experts representing various parties
- Perform additional duties as required
- Minimum of 5 years of Mechanical Engineering experience in the forensic industry
- Registered as a Professional Engineer (P.Eng)
- Certified Fire and Explosion Investigator (CFEI)
- HVAC experience an asset
- Marine fire experience an asset
- Structural Fire experience an asset but not required
- Valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle
- Passionate for engineering and has an inquisitive mind with advanced problem-solving skills
- Hard working and takes pride in technical excellence and integrity
- Motivated to develop professionally and lead a growing line of business within the organization
- A people-person committed to the highest standard of client satisfaction
- Team player with the ability to work independently
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Does this describe you and your attributes? If so, we’d love to hear from you!
Email your Cover Letter and Resume to careers@origin-and-cause.com with the subject title “RE: Mechanical Engineer Post”.
We appreciate your interest and efforts in submitting your application.
A Recruiting Consultant will be reviewing all submitted applications and contacting all qualified candidates to schedule an interview.
Thank you for your interest in joining the Origin and Cause team!