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Forensic Petroleum Engineer

Rimkus
CompanyRimkus
CategoryEngineering
LocationDallas
RemoteOn-site (inferred)
EmploymentFull-time
LevelNot stated
SalaryNot stated by the employer
Posted10 Apr 2026
Last verified30 Jul 2026
SourceEmployer career page (workable)
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Description
Join Rimkus and unlock your potential with endless opportunities for growth, learning, and making a difference! Rimkus ( www.rimkus.com) is a worldwide leader in Engineering and Technical Consulting. Rimkus experts specialize in building envelope, engineering, forensic consulting, dispute resolution, construction management services, and solutions built for the environment. NOW IS THE TIME to join this growing and stable company! We offer our full-time employees a competitive salary, bonus opportunities and a full benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, life, disability, employer-matching 401(k), and opportunities for advancement! Requirements Overview Provides forensic consulting services requiring petroleum/mechanical engineering expertise for insurance, legal, industrial, and other clients. Evaluates industrial equipment assessments and failures, injuries, and related property damage claims. Provides oral and written reports of findings and, when needed, expert testimony. Essential Job Functions Performs forensic assignments within the field of petroleum/mechanical engineering expertise based on a scope of work and budget prepared by the consultant and agreed upon by the client in advance of performing the work.  Investigates how and why an incident occurred and determine whether it resulted from equipment failure or other root causes.  Inspects sites/products/equipment; performs analysis of equipment; documents site/product conditions, determines cause and origin of damage; performs site surveys; performs engineering calculations; prepares CAD-based and manual sketches as required; orders and evaluates required laboratory testing and performs analyses.  Initiates, develops, and maintains mutually beneficial client relationships. Required Education and Certifications B.S. Petroleum/Mechanical Engineering degree or higher. P.E. required and the ability to obtain additional professional registrations in other states. 7+ years of industrial experience with oil and gas producing companies, oil and gas service companies or oil and gas drilling companies. Field experience in an industrial environment is required. Project management experience preferred. Required Skills and Abilities Must have a high level of analytical skills. Work requires continual attention to detail with the ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid scientific conclusions. Must have a background in drilling, completions, workover, production and hydraulic fracturing operations. Other areas of expertise include safety management, basic knowledge of oil and gas equipment and engineering economics. Must have experience in state and federal technical regulations, including ASME, API, ANSI, NFPA, and OSHA codes and standards. Must have experience in oil and gas site-safe work practices. Must be able to interact and communicate with clients at all levels (e.g., internal and external). Must have knowledge of a variety of computer software applications, including but not limited to Microsoft Office Applications and computer-assisted engineering and design software.  Ability to read, analyze, and interpret drawings, common scientific and technical reports or journals, financial reports, and legal documents. Ability to write scopes of work clearly and coherently, budget estimates, schedules, reports of findings, proposals, general correspondence, and other technical documents. Ability to respond to inquiries from internal and external clients. Ability to manage, schedule, and execute multiple ongoing projects. Ability to collaborate with other engineering and scientific disciplines on complex matters. Capable of effectively presenting information to top management, clients, public groups, and/or boards of directors. Physical Demands, Overtime, and Travel Requirements Physical Demands  - Work is performed in an office setting and outdoor locations
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