Senior Mechanical Engineer - Global Energy Services

Rimkus is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to join our Global Energy Services team. This role offers the opportunity to apply your advanced mechanical engineering skills to challenging projects across the energy sector, providing expert forensic investigation and consulting services worldwide.

Rimkus ( is a global leader in Engineering and Technical Consulting, specializing in forensic consulting, engineering investigation, failure analysis, and more.

We provide our full-time employees with competitive salaries, bonus opportunities, comprehensive benefits packages including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability coverage, 401(k) with employer matching, and strong career growth potential.

Requirements

Responsibilities

• Conduct forensic mechanical engineering investigations related to equipment failures and incidents in the energy sector, including oil, gas, and power generation.
• Perform detailed engineering analyses, including failure analysis, material assessments, and design evaluations.
• Prepare clear, thorough technical reports summarizing analyses, findings, and recommendations.
• Collaborate with clients, multidisciplinary teams, and other Rimkus experts to deliver high-quality consulting services.
• Provide expert opinions and testify in depositions and trials as needed.
• Mentor junior engineers, supporting their technical and professional development.
• Manage multiple projects concurrently, ensuring timely completion and client satisfaction.

Qualifications and Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field from an accredited program; advanced degree is a plus.
• Professional Engineer (P.E.) US and or (P.Eng) Canadian license preferred or the ability to obtain one within a reasonable timeframe.
• Minimum of 10-12 years of experience in mechanical engineering, preferably with experience in the energy industry.
• Strong expertise in failure analysis, forensic engineering methodologies, and mechanical design principles.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail.
• Effective communication skills, including technical writing and presentations.
• Proven ability to work collaboratively in teams and manage multiple projects.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation are required.
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally as needed (typically up to 25%).

Additional Information

This position offers a work-from-home arrangement; however, you will be expected to attend occasional visits to our local office as required. In addition, frequent visits to our worksites and project locations will be part of the role, at times more than twice per week, so travel is an essential component of this position. Strong communication and client relations skills and the ability to build and maintain ongoing rapport with clients are also critical to success in this role.

Rimkus is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace and encourages candidates from all backgrounds to apply.

Benefits

• Extended Healthcare Plan (Medical, Disability, Dental & Vision)
• RPP - Group RRSP
• Group Life - AD&D - Critical Illness Insurance
• Paid Time Off Benefits
• Work From Home - Flexible hours
• Training & Development