Forensic Engineer, Materials Failure

Forensic Engineer, Materials Failure

Calgary, AB

Forensic Engineering is one of Canada’s largest and most respected multi-disciplinary forensic firms. Our core team of professional investigators, engineering technicians, and support staff is enhanced through relationships with some of the top scientists, standard-makers, and specialized consultants in North America. We serve a wide range of industries including Insurance, Manufacturing, Legal, Construction, Health Care, Commercial and Residential Property, Financial, Government, Hospitality, Mining, Renewable Energy, and Transportation.

If you want to be part of a dynamic, growing firm and contribute your skills, knowledge, and expertise to our diverse team of professionals, we’d like to hear from you.

Purpose

The Forensic Engineer – Materials Failure will report directly to the Senior Vice President and Practice Lead of the Product and Materials Failure Group. The successful candidate will collaborate with other experts to consult with clients; perform site examinations, testing, and analysis; and prepare professional engineering reports and findings in a clear and concise manner.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical expertise within the Materials Failure Group’s investigations, projects, and tasks, including the development and implementation of desk studies and field investigations.
• Collaborate with other groups on multidisciplinary projects to provide clients with solutions to complex losses and failures.
• Perform site examinations relating to losses or failures at residential, commercial, industrial, and construction facilities.
• Conduct failure analysis on a variety of materials—metals, plastics, and composites—including fractography, materials characterization, and materials testing.
• Test and assess the operation of systems and equipment both on-site and in our in‑house laboratory.
• Review plans, specifications, and instructions to determine compliance with relevant codes, standards, and regulations.
• Assist in preparing engineering drawings, models, and simulations from field measurements, sketches, calculations, and data.
• Clearly communicate investigation findings to clients, colleagues, and stakeholders, including in boardrooms, mediations, and court proceedings.
• Prepare high‑quality technical reports based on thorough investigation and sound engineering principles.
• Manage projects through the full lifecycle—from scope development to delivery—ensuring quality, timeliness, and adherence to budget.
• Participate in client‑facing and business development activities such as industry presentations, seminars, and technical publications.
• Demonstrate commitment to the firm’s Strategic Plan and core values.
• Perform additional duties as required.

Requirements

Competencies & Attributes :

Our Mission :

We are problem solvers. Together, our passionate and diverse professionals are relentless in their pursuit of the truth. We bring clarity to complex scientific problems to help our clients make decisions with confidence.

How we work :

Our corporate philosophy is based on providing an unparalleled combination of technical excellence, powerful reporting, and professional service. That, combined with our commitment to ethical practice, has quickly established us as the preeminent forensic firm in Canada servicing the legal and insurance industries. The firm is progressive in its management practices and is committed to implement systems and protocols that will support ongoing growth.

Our Process :

Forensic Engineering is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing an accessible recruitment process. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals and are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of gender identity or expression, race, ethnic origin, creed, place of origin, age, sex, marital status, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, and any other category protected by law. Upon request we will provide accommodation for applicants with disabilities.

We believe in diversity and inclusivity and that is why our interview process is designed for a positive candidate experience and to ensure every candidate is evaluated equally. All applications will be reviewed from our Talent Team and the successful candidate(s) will go through the following recruitment process :

Interested applicants are encouraged to apply through our applicant tracking system -

We thank all candidates for their interest however, only those qualified forthe position will be contacted

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