Senior Polymer Engineer - Forensics

Mountlake Terrace, Washington, United States

Company Overview

At Jensen Hughes, we lead with our Purpose Principles and value our people. Across our global partnership of experts, clients, and communities, we are recognized worldwide for our leadership in fire protection engineering, a legacy of responsibility we have advanced with pride since 1939. Today, our expertise extends broadly across closely related risk management fields — from accessibility consulting, risk and hazard analysis, process safety and forensic investigations to security risk consulting, emergency management and digital innovation. As we champion best practices, set industry standards and support communities with innovative solutions, we are making the world a better place.

We believe that creating and sustaining a culture of trust, integrity and professional growth fundamentally includes a sustained commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.

At Jensen Hughes, diversity is ingrained in our culture we accept people for who they are, regardless of age, disability, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, mental health, race, faith or belief, sexual orientation, or socioeconomic background. Our differences and uniqueness are celebrated and reflected in our wide range of Global Employee Networks.

Job Overview

We have a great opportunity for a Senior Polymer Engineer and Project Manager to join us in our Mountlake Terrace, WA office. This newly created position is an excellent career opportunity for an experienced candidate. This is not a remote position. Relocation assistance will be provided.

Forensic engineering is a fast-paced, dynamic and fascinating industry. The Jensen Hughes Forensics Division is a forensics engineering / consulting industry leader in fire and explosion investigations, construction defect lawsuits, piping failures, industrial failures, plumbing and HVAC failures, equipment failures, and large losses in general. Jensen Hughes has a state-of-the-art Materials Forensics laboratory in Mountlake Terrace, WA. The successful candidate is comfortable in a laboratory, in a courtroom, and on a failure scene. This individual will work within, and often lead, multi-disciplinary teams of engineers, scientists, and architects consulting on a wide variety of materials science issues mostly focused on failure analysis.

Responsibilities

This is a highly collaborative position that interacts with engineers, technicians, managers, clients and administrative staff. From a technical perspective, the position is involved with conducting hands-on failure analysis, planning and executing laboratory tests, composing written test plans, and field investigations. The individual in this position will also participate in business development and marketing activities to build the business. For the right candidate, this is a green-field opportunity to build a polymer engineering forensic consulting practice with built-in access to an excellent laboratory and the support of a nationally recognized materials engineering team.

Requirements and Qualifications

• Bachelors of Science in Polymer Engineering, Chemistry with a concentration of polymer coursework or equivalent degree with focused thesis / coursework / project experience in engineering mechanics or machine design issues is required.
• Doctorate or Masters of Polymer Engineering or related is desired.
• At least 10 years of total work experience in polymer engineering post degrees, with at least 5 years of forensic engineering consulting experience.
• Experience testifying in depositions and trials is preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and experience leading and performing polymer and materials failure analysis investigations required.
• Proficiency in polymer failure modes, fractography, and fracture mechanics of polymers is a must.
• Project management experience and ability to lead small teams and collaborate across multiple offices and disciplines.

Jensen Hughes offers a competitive total rewards package, which includes a 401(k) with company match, healthcare coverage and a broad range of other benefits. Incentives and / or benefit packages may vary depending on the positions.

Jensen Hughes is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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