Regional Engineering Manager

U.S. Forensic, LLC, an ATS Family of Companies, assists commercial and industrial and residential clients by performing forensic evaluations, reporting, and expert witness testimony. The firm’s capabilities include accident reconstruction; civil/structural, mechanical, and electrical engineering; fire origin and cause; and environmental services. U.S. Forensic tailors its consulting engineering services to meet each client’s unique needs, and its experienced forensic engineers and investigators support a wide range of industries. As part of the ATS family, the company also offers expanded capabilities in testing, inspection, and calibration when a broader scope of services is required.

Applied Technical Services, LLC (ATS) is a leading provider of critical testing, inspection, certification, and compliance services. ATS serves clients across a diverse set of large and stable end markets, including manufacturing, power generation, aerospace, medical, and defense. The company was founded in 1967 and is headquartered in Marietta, GA. Today, ATS employs nearly 2,100 team members across more than 95 locations throughout the United States.

Together, U.S. Forensic and ATS are driven by a shared purpose to create a safe and reliable world, delivering assurance through precise technical and professional services.

We are seeking a Regional Engineering Manager to lead a portion of the mechanical, Fire, and VAR division. This role blends technical expertise in mechanical systems and forensic analysis with leadership responsibilities as it relates to performance, client service, guiding assignments, inspections, and growing the division. The position is remote with required travel for site inspections, client work, and team support.

Location: Remote (with approximately 25–50% travel depending on home location)
Employment Type: Full-time

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop assigned mechanical forensic engineering team.
• Monitor and measure performance including
  • Quality of investigations and reporting
  • Time management and direct hours
  • Client & Internal Communication
  • Cycle time management
  • Client satisfaction and repeat business
• Drive growth of the division by expanding the client base and increasing assignment volume.
• Provide guidance in clarifying scope, preparing for inspections, and collecting data.
• Review, edit, and verify technical reports for accuracy, clarity, and consistency.
• Conduct and support forensic investigations, failure analysis and/or damage consistency evaluations pertaining to vehicles, vehicle system data, heavy equipment, machinery, fires, appliances, consumer products, plumbing, HVAC, Accident Reconstruction, and electrical systems.
• Monitor performance as it relates to client expectations in the areas of scope adherence/clarification, inspection scheduling, billed hours, cycle time, and total assignment cost.
• Collaborate with clients, delivering professional presentations and clear technical findings.
• Participate in testimony or litigation support (as needed).
• Work with Technical Training & Support Manager to coordinate internal training and development programs for engineers.
• Maintain knowledge of industry standards, codes, and regulations relevant to forensic engineering.
• Travel 25–50% for inspections, site visits, and client meetings.
• Other duties as assigned.

Basic Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license (multi-state licensure preferred).
• 15+ years of engineering experience with at least 10 years in mechanical systems.
• 3–5 years of forensic engineering experience.
• Management and training experience.
• Proven expertise in failure analysis and forensic engineering processes.
• Direct experience with mechanical and electrical systems including vehicles, vehicle system data, heavy equipment, machinery, consumer products, HVAC, and plumbing systems.
• Excellent inspection, troubleshooting, problem solving, and technical report writing skills.
• Client-facing experience with proven ability to communicate technical findings effectively.
• Ability to work independently in a remote environment.

Preferred Requirements

• Licensure in multiple states.
• Vehicle Accident Reconstruction (VAR) experience.
• Certified Fire Investigator (CFI) or Certified Fire and Explosion Investigator (CFEI)
• Testifying experience in litigation or arbitration.

BENEFITS

ATS offers excellent wages and advancement opportunities. ATS full-time employee benefits include: competitive pay, medical, dental, vision, short term disability, long term disability, life insurance, 401k with matching contribution, quarterly bonus opportunity, tuition reimbursement, paid training, paid holidays, and a generous paid time off/vacation package.

ITAR

U.S. Persons” Only:  A requirement of this position is access to information that is subject to U.S. export controls under the U.S. International Traffic in Arms Regulations (“ITAR”). Accordingly, the company will consider only “U.S. Persons” for this position.  A “U.S. Person” includes (a) U.S. citizens or nationals; (b) U.S. lawful permanent residents (i.e., “green card” holders); (c) persons granted refugee status; or (d) persons granted asylum in the United States.  This information is collected solely for purposes of complying with U.S. export control requirements and will not be used to unlawfully discriminate in the hiring process.  

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Applied Technical Services  is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability unrelated to ability, marital status, family responsibilities, pregnancy, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, transgender, sex stereotyping, order of protection status, protected veteran or military status, or an unfavorable discharge from military service, and other categories protected by federal, state or local law.