Full job description 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 About This Role This position involves participating in a wide variety of incident investigations, including accident reconstruction as well as technical analyses in the fields of pedestrian and floor safety. Projects require field work including coefficient of friction testing, investigation, analysis, report development. The candidate should have the ability to manage multiple projects of moderate to substantial complexity and/or size.
The candidate will provide safety expertise as part of a multi-disciplinary team evaluating accidents of various types of settings and conducting risk assessments of varying scopes. Independent work and collaboration in a team environment is anticipated. The candidate will be responsible for planning, directing and coordinating activities of small- to large-scale consulting projects to ensure that goals and objectives are accomplished within prescribed timing and financial constraints by performing duties personally or in conjunction with other consultants. The candidate will assist in all phases of project management from proposal through closing. General duties will include organizing staffing and logistics, developing work plans, performing product inspections and testing, and conducting technical analysis based on principles of science and engineering. Work will include review of existing scientific literature and standards, and the performance or supervision of original research to obtain and analyze relevant technical data. The candidate will interface directly with clients, assessing client needs, establishing performance timelines, developing budgets, and explaining complex technical concepts in lay terms. Professional certifications (if applicable) and a good publication/presentation record are desired.
Key Responsibilities: Evaluates root causes in accidents, including issues regarding slip resistance testing, human factors, building construction features, and the like. Identifies and reviews existing media (e.g., photographs, video, witness statements, depositions, police and accident reports, etc.) to develop preliminary conclusions and plan further investigation. Conducts inspections of accident scenes and of involved or exemplar ships, floors, safety equipment, consumer products, and other items as needed. Locates, assesses pertinence of, and applies consensus safety standards, building codes, scientific literature, existing test data, and governmental regulations. Designs and conducts testing and/or develops models to obtain and evaluate floor or product performance or human factors data. As part of a team, conducts risk assessments or job safety analyses for a variety of products and industrial machines. Prepares written reports and verbal presentations of findings and conclusions in clear, concise, and easy-to-understand terms. Manages client projects including a collaboration with and delegation of tasks to other engineers and support staff. Works with Business Development to identify potential clients and strategies to build client base. Performs other duties as assigned. Travel for site inspections and meetings.
Education Requirements: Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related field. Experience/Knowledge Requirements: 2+ years work experience, can include summer jobs and/or internships Authoring of high-quality technical reports and/or peer-reviewed publications. Ability to communicate in a clear and concise manner both orally and in writing. Ability to interact with colleagues and clients in a professional manner and develop business both internally and externally. Preferred experience working in slip resistance testing and onsite inspections, product testing or design evaluations, teaching experience, and/or in-depth knowledge of human factors or risk assessment methodology. Preferred experience in consulting industry. Must have a valid driver's license and reliable transportation Must be able to occasionally travel for short-notice trips of variable duration Trips may include weekend and holiday travel Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: Training and/or certificate holder preferred in slip resistance testing, floor safety auditing, NFSI related fields, etc. AIT (Architect In Training), EIT registration or Licensed Professional Engineer (P.E.), or Certified Safety Professional (C.S.P.) preferred. Computer Skills: Full competency in Office productivity software required, skills in technical computing environments and statistical software preferred. 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 walk long distances, stand for extensive periods, negotiate irregular terrain, walk up and down stairs, and climb ladders; to utilize safety equipment including hard hats, hearing and eye protection, and safety harnesses; and to see, hear and communicate audible or visible warnings.
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. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to work outdoors, at night, in variable weather, at heights, alongside operating industrial machinery, and/or around or under damaged or exemplar equipment or vehicles.
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
