Senior Staff Consultant - General Volta Foundation

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.

What We Can Offer You

• Medical, Dental & Vision
• Life Insurance/Voluntary Life Insurance
• 401k with employer match
• Eligible for Spot Bonus, Merit Bonus, and/or Annual Bonus
• Competitive Salary
• Flexible Time Off (FTO) - encouraged to take 20 days of paid time off/year
• Career Growth for Administrative Staff
• Administrative Skills Training (Online & In-person)
• Pet Insurance
• Work/Life Balance
• Access to Wellbeats - on-demand fitness & well-being videos
• 10 paid holidays (9 standard holidays and 1 floating holiday)
• 30-minute fitness break available in addition to 1-hour lunch break
• Business casual dress code and positive working environment
• Continuing education opportunities

Engineering consultant responsible for marketing company and self to obtain client base and build business. Plans, directs, and coordinates activities of small to large scale client projects for insurance or litigation investigative support to ensure that goals/objectives of projects are accomplished within prescribed time frame and funding parameters by performing the below duties personally or with the assistance of other consultants, technologists, and administrative assistants.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conducts and directs field investigations of incidents involving rechargeable batteries (fires, equipment malfunctions/misuse, etc.).
• Performs engineering analysis of incidents involving rechargeable batteries.
• Authors high-quality technical reports.
• Conducts well-developed and well-prepared client presentations.
• Testifies in court or provides depositions if requested by clients.
• Establishes work plan and staffing for each phase of project and arranges for 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 within prescribed schedule and budget scopes.
• Confers with project personnel to provide technical advice and resolve problems.
• Seeks technical advice and oversight from more experienced consultants/technologists when necessary.
• Coordinates proper internal project technical reviews.
• Works with Business Development to identify potential clients and strategies to build client base.
• Actively participates in Business Development activities, including client meetings, presentations, and appropriate conferences.
• Mentors earlier-career employees in growth and development.
• Actively seeks to develop professionally in skills, experience, and industry reputation.
• Actively works to develop client base and book of business

Education Requirements:

• Bachelor of Science, Engineering required;
• M.S. or Ph.D. preferred.

Experience/Knowledge Required:

• 4-7 years' work experience in failure analysis, design, and/or testing of rechargeable batteries.
• Authoring of high-quality technical reports and/or peer-reviewed publications.
• Preferred experience in consulting industry.
• Ability to interact with clients in a professional manner and develop business both internally and externally.
• Ability to communicate in a clear and concise manner both orally and in writing.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

• PE License Preferred

Computer Skills:

• Advanced skills in Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint as well as Adobe Acrobat Professional. Windows Operating System experience highly preferred. Intermediate skills in graphics programs, Internet browsers, and database programs.

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 stand; walk and sit for long periods of time. Able to climb ladders.

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. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Must be able to work outdoors in hot/cold weather conditions.

To all recruitment agencies: ESi does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or agencies. Any resume submitted to any employee of ESi without a prior written search agreement will be considered unsolicited and the property of ESi. Please, no phone calls or emails.

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 e-mail your request to employment @ engsys.com