Senior Polymer Engineer - Forensics

16h16 hours ago

Jensen Hughes

Mountlake Terrace, US · Full-time · $127,000 – $197,000

About this role

Jensen Hughes leads in fire protection engineering and forensic investigations with a legacy since 1939. Expertise extends to risk management, process safety, and materials forensics. Join our Mountlake Terrace, WA office in a newly created Senior Polymer Engineer role; relocation assistance provided, not remote.

Forensic engineering is fast-paced and dynamic. The successful candidate is comfortable in a laboratory, courtroom, and on a failure scene. Work within and often lead multi-disciplinary teams consulting on materials science issues focused on failure analysis.

Jensen Hughes Forensics Division leads in fire and explosion investigations, construction defect lawsuits, piping failures, and large losses. Access state-of-the-art labs including plastics testing and forensics chemistry. Dedicated business development connects you with clients seeking fire investigation professionals.

Worldwide footprint provides global opportunities. Support includes NFPA 921 experts, in-house legal team for trials, and evidence handling teams. Receive on-the-job training from professionals with over 200 years collective experience in fire investigations.

Requirements

Experienced in polymer engineering and materials science
Comfortable working in laboratories, courtrooms, and failure scenes
Skilled in failure analysis of polymers and plastics
Ability to lead multi-disciplinary teams
Knowledge of fire and explosion investigation techniques
Project management experience in forensics
Familiarity with construction defect and industrial failure investigations

Responsibilities

Lead multi-disciplinary teams of engineers, scientists, and architects on failure analysis
Investigate polymer and materials failures in fire, explosion, and industrial incidents
Perform laboratory analysis to identify plastics involved in fires
Determine physical properties of polymers and materials
Provide expert consultation on construction defects, piping, HVAC, and equipment failures
Collect and handle forensic evidence from failure scenes
Prepare for courtroom testimony and depositions
Manage forensic engineering projects from scene to resolution