Test Engineer

·       Determines the origin and cause of fires and explosions involving structures, equipment, vehicles, heavy equipment, agricultural equipment, and other losses.

·       Assists in securing the fire/explosion scene to prevent removal or damage of potential evidence.

·       Conducts on-site, hands-on forensic fire analysis. This includes scene photography, interviewing witnesses and gathering information, taking possession of items, cause and origin determination, report preparation, and providing testimony in deposition and trial.

·       Searches for, identifies, collects, and labels any potential evidence/items from the fire scene, including devices used to set, start, or further the progress of fire; protects the chain of custody of potential evidence/items.

·       Provides technical and scientific support to clients for subrogation and litigation purposes.

·       Conducts code compliance research including electrical, gas, fire, building and installation code violations.

·       Facilitates and helps present continuing education seminars on fire-related topics.

·       Performs other duties as assigned.