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Engineering Systems Inc.

Multidisciplinary Expertise. Industry Insight.

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About the firm

Engineering Systems Inc. (ESi) is a forensic engineering and scientific investigation firm that delivers actionable solutions to industry and technical challenges through data-driven insights and multidisciplinary collaboration. ESi's practice groups span biomechanical, biomedical, building sciences, chemical, civil and structural, electrical, fire protection, geotechnical, materials science, mechanical, polymer science, and vehicle engineering. It serves legal, insurance, and industry clients globally from more than 20 US offices.

Team
Large
Firm type
Chemical Engineering · Civil Engineering · Electrical Engineering · Fire Protection Engineering · Forensic Engineering · Geotechnical Engineering · Materials Engineering · Materials Testing · Mechanical Engineering · Process Safety Engineering · Structural Engineering

People

Erick H. KnoxChief Technical Officer

Amber Rath SternSenior Director, Principal

Scott A. NesvoldSenior Director, Principal

Julius M. RobertsTechnical Vice President

Capabilities

Accident Reconstruction

Reconstruction of vehicular, industrial, and other accidents to determine causation and liability.

  • Motor Vehicle Accident Reconstruction
  • Industrial and Workplace Incident Analysis
  • Crash Testing and Simulation

Building Services

Investigation and analysis of building systems including MEP and HVAC for performance, safety, and code compliance.

  • Fire Safety and Suppression
  • HVAC Systems
  • Plumbing Systems

Catastrophe Response

Rapid-response investigation services following large-scale loss events.

  • Disaster Investigations
  • Storm Damage Investigation
  • Wildfire Investigations

Construction Defect Investigations

Defense Industry Support

Failure Analysis

Engineering analysis of failed components, systems, and structures to determine root cause.

  • Pipe and Fitting Failure Analysis
  • Railroad Paint and Coating Failure Investigation
  • Product and Equipment Failure Investigation

Fire and Explosion Investigations

  • Origin and Cause Investigations

Fuel Gas Odorant Analysis

Geotechnical Investigations

  • Earth Movement
  • Dams and Embankments

Intellectual Property Investigations

Lab and Inspection Services

In-house laboratory testing including CT scanning, battery cell testing, and remote inspection.

  • ESi Live Remote Inspections
  • Battery Cell Testing
  • Computed Tomography (CT) Scanning

Materials Testing

Medical Investigations

Process Hazard Management

Product Design and Analysis

Recorded Data Recovery

Risk Assessment and Mitigation

  • Rail Risk Management

Safety Investigations

Security Services

Slip, Trip, and Fall Services

Structural Analysis

Visualization

Demonstrative and technical visualization in support of litigation and investigations.

Industries

Agriculture · Mining · Government · Insurance · Legal · Life Sciences · Industrial · Manufacturing · Power Generation · Rail · Transportation

Projects

Uncovering the Truth Behind a Toy Archery Injury

Manufacturing and Industrial

Large Diameter Corrugated HDPE Pipe Failure Analysis

Construction

Railroad Paint System Failure Investigation

Rail

Motorcycle Accident Reconstruction - Puerto Rico

Puerto Rico · Transportation

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