Chart Your Journey at Secretariat

Join a team where your impact is immediate. At Secretariat, our professionals handle high‐stakes legal, risk, and regulatory challenges worldwide—from collaborating with leading law firms and corporations to tackling complex engineering projects. As part of our Global Engineering and Scientific Consulting team, you'll work on investigating failures in industrial facilities such as power plants, Oil & Gas and chemical processing plants, as well as projects in automotive, consumer products, electronics, and medical devices.

At Secretariat, you’re not just joining a firm; you’re embracing a culture driven by passion, pride, and performance—a place where continuous development, recognition, and a supportive team environment empower you to grow.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct hands-on failure analysis investigations.
• Perform laboratory tests and technical analyses, including drafting report sections.
• Assist with field inspections and client communications across all time zones.
• Analyze technical reports and develop precise rebuttal points.
• Develop positive relationships with colleagues, peers, and clients while managing multiple project milestones and budgets.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Material Science, Mechanical, Civil, Chemical Engineering, or a related field.
• 2+ years of experience in forensic/root cause analysis.
• Strong expert report writing and analytical skills with acute attention to detail.
• Ability to quickly assimilate information and develop creative solutions.
• Proven capability to manage multiple projects and external stakeholders.
• Excellent listening, verbal, written, technical, and presentation skills.
• Highly proficient with Microsoft Office (Excel and PowerPoint) and ability to travel as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced degree in a related field.
• Pursuing Professional Engineer (PE) credentials.
• Working proficiency in a second non-English language.