Forensic Engineer
Job Role
- Carry out inspections at accident locations (road, factory, building, etc).
- Record dimensions, slopes, slip assessments, force calculations, light assessments etc. as required.
- Research regulations, standards and guidelines.
- Create a technical report.
- Advise clients on liability.
- Deliver evidence and face cross-examination as expert witness in court case.
Required Qualifications and Experience
- The required candidate must have an Engineering degree (Civil, Mechanical, or Industrial).
- Enthusiastic and willing to take on challenging tasks.
- Good ability to communicate with people.
- Professional, structured and organised.
- Good technical report writing.
- Capable of being composed under pressure.
- Proven problem-solving skills.
- Excellent researcher of standards, guidelines and best practice.
- At least 8 years’ experience in some of the following disciplines:
– Forensic engineering
– Road construction and repair
– Road traffic accidents
– Building construction
– Structural engineering
– Mechanical engineering
– Industrial machinery
– Providing expert witness in court
– Health and safety
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel is essential.
- The selected candidate will receive comprehensive and continued training.
- Expertise in the following areas is a bonus:
– Road traffic accident collision analysis
– Road traffic accidents
– NRA DMRB standards
– Providing expert witness evidence in court
– Investigation of fire/electrical accidents
– Manual Handling/ergonomics
– Proficiency in CAD or other drawing applications is beneficial
Career Opportunities
- The successful candidate will be trained, developed and mentored by experienced engineers.
- The successful candidate will be able to progress to a full forensic engineering role, which will require giving evidence and being cross-examined in court.
Office Locations
- Trim, Co. Meath
- Tuam, Co. Galway
Salary
- Dependant on experience and knowledge.
If you have what it takes to join the Rowan team, please send your CV with a cover letter detailing why you would be suitable for our team to info@rec.ie.
