Senior Associate, Engineering Sciences

The role

You will conduct failure analysis investigations and perform laboratory tests. You will also assist with field inspections and technical report drafting for various industries.

What you will do

• Conducting hands-on failure analysis investigations
• Performing laboratory tests
• Assisting with field inspections
• Assisting with client communications in all time zones
• Performing technical analysis and drafting report sections
• Analyzing technical reports offered by others and developing rebuttal points
• Developing positive relationships with colleagues, peers and clients
• Manage workload to achieve simultaneous project milestones while maintaining project schedules and budgets

Required qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Material Science Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Chemical Engineering or of similar designation
• 2+ years of prior experience in forensic/root cause analysis
• Strong expert report writing skills
• Able to quickly assimilate relevant information in unfamiliar situations and develop creative approaches and solutions
• The ability to manage and prioritize your time and your team’s time
• The ability to manage external stakeholders
• The ability to work independently
• Excellent analytical and problem resolution abilities
• Excellent listening, verbal, written, technical, and presentation skills
• Highly proficient with Microsoft Office products, including Excel and PowerPoint
• The ability to travel as needed

Nice to have

• Advanced degree
• Pursuing PE credentials
• Working proficiency in a second non-English language

About the company

Secretariat is a diversified international expert services firm with more than 500 professionals in 20+ cities around the globe. Professionals are trusted in high-stakes legal, risk, and regulatory matters.