Secretariat

Overview

Secretariat is a diversified international expert services firm that specializes in high-stakes legal, risk, and regulatory matters. The Senior Associate in Engineering Sciences will be part of a growing team addressing complex engineering challenges across various industries, focusing on failure analysis and technical investigations.

Responsibilities

• Conduct hands-on failure analysis investigations
• Perform laboratory tests
• Assist with field inspections
• Assist with client communications in all time zones
• Perform technical analysis and draft report sections
• Analyze technical reports and develop rebuttal points
• Develop positive relationships with colleagues, peers, and clients
• Manage workload to achieve simultaneous project milestones while maintaining schedules and budgets

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Material Science Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or similar; advanced degree preferred
• 2+ years of prior experience in forensic/root cause analysis
• Pursuing PE credentials is a plus
• Strong expert report writing skills
• Ability to quickly assimilate relevant information and develop creative solutions
• Ability to manage and prioritize time against competing deadlines
• Ability to manage external stakeholders
• Ability to work independently while highlighting issues to senior staff
• Excellent analytical and problem resolution abilities
• Excellent listening, verbal, written, technical, and presentation skills
• Desire to participate in auxiliary tasks within a growing practice
• Highly proficient with Microsoft Office products, including Excel and PowerPoint
• Ability to travel as needed
• Working proficiency in a second non-English language is a plus