Forensic MEP Engineer specializing in investigation and expert opinion in mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems. Focus on independent expert reporting and testimony in legal disputes.
Responsibilities
Lead forensic investigations involving failures, deficiencies, and performance disputes associated with building MEP systems.
Evaluate causation related to HVAC systems, electrical distribution, emergency power, lighting, plumbing, fire protection, and life safety systems.
Determine responsibility associated with design intent, construction practices, commissioning, operation, and maintenance.
Prepare independent, litigation-ready expert reports suitable for use in arbitration, mediation, and court proceedings.
Provide expert witness testimony under oath at deposition, arbitration, and trial, including experience under cross-examination.
Consult directly with legal counsel, insurers, owners, and developers on dispute strategy, evidentiary issues, and remediation options.
Review and analyze drawings, specifications, calculations, commissioning records, test reports, and maintenance documentation.
Conduct site inspections, system testing, and performance evaluations.
Assess compliance with applicable Canadian codes and standards (CSA, National Building Code of Canada, provincial amendments).
Develop technically sound remediation and repair recommendations.
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Building Systems Engineering; advanced degree preferred.
Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) license in at least one Canadian province required; eligibility for registration in additional provinces preferred.
15+ years of progressive MEP engineering experience, including significant involvement in design, construction administration, commissioning, and system troubleshooting.
Demonstrated experience investigating failures and deficiencies in HVAC, electrical power and distribution, emergency power, plumbing, fire protection, and life safety systems.
Demonstrated forensic engineering and dispute consulting experience, including preparation of independent expert opinions for contested matters.
Minimum 1+ year of experience serving as an Expert Witness, with formal experience providing testimony in depositions, arbitration, and/or court proceedings.
Proven ability to draft clear, defensible expert reports suitable for judicial and arbitral scrutiny.
Strong client delivery and relationship management experience, including direct interaction with legal counsel, insurers, developers, and asset owners.
Experience managing multiple concurrent assignments while meeting litigation-driven deadlines.
Demonstrated contribution to business development activities, including proposal support, maintaining and expanding client relationships, participation in industry events, and identification of follow-on work.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills appropriate for client presentations, expert testimony, and cross-examination.
Willingness to travel for site investigations, hearings, and client meetings.
Benefits
A strong collaborative culture with a mutual pursuit of your success alongside the success of our teams.
The opportunity to solve problems creatively, contribute to our innovative direction, and be valued as an individual.
The ability to leverage HKA’s strong network and presence in various industries and reputation for exceptional expert witnesses to accelerate career development and connections.
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