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Must have5
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Science, or a related discipline
Minimum 10+ years of progressive professional experience
Strong technical writing and analytical skills
Proven client-facing experience
Ability to travel as required throughout the United States
Nice to have6
Professional Engineer (PE) license
Advanced degree (MS, PhD, JD, or equivalent)
Expert witness experience
Publication or speaking experience within industry organizations
Demonstrated business development success
Established professional network within relevant markets
Benefits
Health insurance
Dental coverage
Vision coverage
401(k)
Life insurance
Paid time off
Family leave
Short term disability
Long term disability
Training development
Remote work
About the company
Rimkus is a worldwide provider of engineering and technical consulting to corporations, insurance companies, law firms, and government agencies. Our experts specialize in forensic consulting, dispute resolution, construction management services, solutions for the built environment, and assisting with the development of innovative products and processes for the consumer, industrial, and healthcare industries.
We tackle complex challenges with precision and insight. Our team of engineers, scientists, and technical specialists brings broad-based expertise across diverse industries, delivering fact-based analysis and practical solutions tailored to each client’s unique needs.
Driven by progress and a commitment to excellence, Rimkus has grown into a trusted partner for national and global organizations. Our success stems from combining advanced technology with cross-functional knowledge and maintaining an unwavering focus on client service, which has earned us long-standing relationships and continued confidence from our clients.
Requirements
Rimkus is seeking highly accomplished professionals to serve as Strategic Expert Consultants within our growing practice areas. These roles are ideal for technical experts, forensic consultants, and industry leaders who possess deep subject matter expertise, strong client relationship skills, and a desire to contribute to complex investigations, litigation matters, insurance claims, and risk management initiatives.
About the role
Successful candidates will provide technical leadership, conduct investigations, author defensible technical reports, serve as expert witnesses when required, and support business development efforts within their area of specialization.
Technical Consulting & Investigations
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Lead complex forensic investigations and root cause analyses.
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Evaluate failures, incidents, accidents, and performance issues.
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Conduct site inspections, testing, and technical assessments.
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Analyze engineering, scientific, operational, and regulatory data.
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Develop defensible conclusions supported by industry standards and best practices.
Expert Reporting & Litigation Support
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Prepare clear, concise, and defensible technical reports.
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Support attorneys, insurance carriers, corporations, municipalities, and government agencies.
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Participate in depositions, mediations, arbitrations, and trial proceedings.
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Serve as an expert witness when qualified and assigned.
Client Development & Relationship Management
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Develop and maintain strategic client relationships.
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Identify opportunities for business growth and cross-selling services.
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Participate in industry associations and thought leadership initiatives.
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Support proposal development and presentations.
Practice Leadership
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Mentor junior consultants and technical staff.
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Contribute to technical excellence initiatives.
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Assist in expanding national service offerings.
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Collaborate across multidisciplinary teams on large-scale assignments.
Ideal Backgrounds
Electrical Engineering
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Power systems, electrical failures, renewable energy, industrial systems, arc flash investigations, and electrical code compliance.
Fire Protection Engineering
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Origin and cause investigations, fire protection systems, code analysis, combustion science, and fire suppression systems.
Environmental Consulting
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Environmental compliance, contamination assessment, remediation, industrial hygiene, and regulatory investigations.
Property Consulting
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Commercial and residential property damage assessments, catastrophe response, construction defects, and building systems analysis.