Engineering Expert Witnesses in New York

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Engineering expert witnesses practice in a variety of fields, including civil, mechanical, electrical, structural, and forensic engineering. Some of the most common specialties include product failures, construction defects, accident reconstruction, materials analysis, and safety compliance. They can opine on the effects of design flaws, code violations, mechanical stresses, and system failures on causation and damages.

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Average Engineering Expert Witnesses Court Fees

$325/hr

Review Fee

$375/hr

Deposition Fee

$400/hr

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Engineering Experts in New York

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  1. Civil Engineering & Construction Site Safety Expert Witness

    Review Fee
    $495/hr

    This expert graduated from Cornell University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering with a minor in Operations Research and Industrial Engineering. He is a licensed Professional Engineer and a New York State Certified Code Enforcement Official. He is also a Registered Professional Industrial Hygienist, a licensed Asbestos Inspector and Project Designer, a Certified Environmental Inspector, and a Certified Planner. He currently serves in Board of Director positions for the National and New York State Societies of Professional Engineers, as well as the American Society of Civil Engineers.

    President and Chief Executive Officer, A civil engineering firm in NY

    Bachelor of Science (BS), Cornell University

    New City,

    New York

  2. Conveyor Belts & Machine Automation Expert Witness

    Review Fee
    $180/hr
    Deposition Fee
    $250/hr
    Court Fee
    $250/hr

    This expert has designed and improved over 400 machines for the food, pharmaceutical, electronics, mining, consumer goods and automotive industries. He has led major design projects for Fortune 500 Companies, such as Unilever, Coca-Cola, Nestle, Komatsu, Caterpillar, and Hitachi. He earned his Bachelor's and Master's degrees in Mechanical Engineering in Italy, and has gained considerable professional experience in the United States, having recently served as the Chief Engineer for American Conveyor.

    Tool Design Engineer, A New York Tools Design Firm

    Master of Engineering (MEng), University of Cassino

    Sunnyside,

    New York

  3. Engineering Expert Witness

    Review Fee
    $225/hr
    Deposition Fee
    $225/hr
    Court Fee
    $225/hr

    This expert is an experienced manufacturing engineer with a solid background in 3d modeling, design, layout, and detail for products, tooling fixtures, special machinery, robotics, and conveying systems. He has held numerous senior engineering and design positions throughout his career at firms such as American Conveyor, Adaptive Manufacturing, and ABB Robotics. Currently, he is a lead project engineer at a top engineering firm.

    Lead Project Engineer, Top Engineering Firm

    Bachelor of Science (BS), National Institute of Technology (NIT)

    Massapequa,

    New York

  4. Civil Engineering & Traffic Engineering Expert Witness

    Review Fee
    $250/hr
    Deposition Fee
    $250/hr
    Court Fee
    $375/hr

    This expert is a Licensed Professional Engineer and a Certified Professional Traffic Operations Engineer with over 30 years experience in civil and traffic engineering, land planning and project management. He is a Fellow of the Institute of Transportation Engineers (ITE) and is also a member of the National Society of Professional Engineers, The Urban Land Institute and The International Council of Shopping Centers.He is currently a Senior Associate of an engineering firm. He is responsible for supervising the preparation of traffic and parking studies as well as roadway improvement and traffic signal plans. He is also experienced in site development feasibility studies, zoning and subdivision regulations, environmental impact statements, site planning, sewage disposal systems, cost estimating and construction observation. He has provided traffic and parking consultant services for various community planning boards.

    Senior Associate Principal, An Engineering Firm

    Bachelor of Science (BS), Colorado State University

    Armonk,

    New York

  5. Civil Engineering Expert Witness

    Review Fee
    $350/hr
    Deposition Fee
    $350/hr
    Court Fee
    $350/hr

    This engineering expert has 25+ years of experience working on complex sites and marine projects. He has completed numerous projects over the course of his career, including 18+ marine/waterfront projects. He was the Project Manager and Lead Engineer for the development of a new maintenance facility for the New York Waterway at the Hoboken Ferry Terminal, the Project Manager and Lead Engineer for the expansion and repair of a main pier at SUNY Maritime's campus, and the Project Manager and Lead Engineer for a waterfront revitalization project in Brooklyn. The expert earned a B.A. in Mathematics from Bates College and a B.S. in Civil Engineering from Rutgers University. He is a registered professional engineer in New York, New Jersey, Delaware, and Nevada, and he is currently a member of the American Society of Civil Engineers and the National Society of Professional Engineers. The expert was previously the Assistant Vice President & Manager of the Marine and Harbor Structures Division for D'Onofrio General Contractors Corp. He is now an Adjunct Lecturer and the President of an engineering consultancy.

    Adjunct Lecturer, A major university in NY

    Bachelor of Science (BS), Rutgers University

    Tuxedo Park,

    New York

  6. Marine & Coastal Waterfront Engineering Expert Witness

    Review Fee
    $240/hr
    Deposition Fee
    $280/hr
    Court Fee
    $280/hr

    This marine structures engineer earned his B.S. in Structural Engineering from Michigan State University and his M.S. in Architectural Engineering from the Illinois Institute of Technology. He is a licensed Professional Engineer in New York and Illinois, and he has also earned the ADCI Air Diver Certification at the OSHA 30-Hour Construction Safety Certification. The expert has 20 years of experience relating marine & coastal (waterfront) inspection, engineering and construction. He is currently the Principal Director for a small waterfront engineering consultancy in New York.

    Principal Director, A Waterfront Maintenance and Development Consulting Firm

    Master of Science (MS), Illinois Institute of Technology

    Rockville Centre,

    New York

  7. Automotive Powertrain Design Expert Witness

    Review Fee
    $350/hr
    Deposition Fee
    $400/hr
    Court Fee
    $450/hr

    This qualified expert has over 40 years of experience as an automotive powertrain engineer. He received his BS in mechanical engineering from Cornell University and his ME in engine systems from the University of Wisconsin Madison. He is a member of the Society of Automotive Engineers and the American Society of Mechanical Engineers. He was an engineer for McDonnell Douglas Astronautics and ALCO Power. For several years, he worked for Daimler Chrysler as an engine development engineer on their future engine development team and as a product development specialist on their advanced engine task force. He worked as an advanced engineering product specialist for Mahle Technology, where he developed a new piston and cylinder liner technology. He also worked as a technical specialist for the corporate advanced engineering division of BorgWarner. Over the course of his career, this expert has filed for 19 patents and written numerous published papers. For his work, he has won the BorgWarner Innovation Award and the SAE McFarland Award. Currently, this expert serves as a senior consultant for an engine science consulting firm in NY.

    Technical Consultant, An engine science consultancy in NY

    Master of Engineering (ME), University of Wisconsin-Madison

    Groton,

    New York

  8. Structural Engineering Expert Witness

    Review Fee
    $425/hr
    Deposition Fee
    $425/hr
    Court Fee
    $425/hr

    This structural engineering expert has extensive experience with steel structures, concrete structures, long spans, stadiums, and sports arenas. She earned her BS in architecture and her MS in civil engineering at the University of Nebraska. She is a licensed architect, professional engineer, and structural engineer, as well as a certified LEED accredited professional. Additionally, she is a member of the American Society of Civil Engineers. She has formally worked as an architect and engineer for Clark Enerson Partners, the principal engineer at Thornton Tomasetti, and the founder and director of structural engineering at Buro Happold. She currently is the founder of a structural and facade engineering company in NY and lectures in structural engineering at an Ivy League university in Connecticut.

    Lecturer, Structural Engineering, An Ivy League University in CT

    Master of Science (MS), University of Nebraska

    New York,

    New York

What Can an Engineering Expert Witness Opine On?

FAQs for Engineering Expert Witnesses

What is a engineering expert witness?

An engineering expert witness is a qualified engineer who provides specialized technical opinions in legal cases. They assist by reviewing records, analyzing failures, preparing reports, testifying, and clarifying complex engineering issues.

What types of cases may benefit from the testimony of an engineering expert witness?

An engineering expert witness supports product liability, construction defects, structural failures, industrial accidents, patent disputes, safety compliance, and forensic engineering cases.

How should counsel evaluate the qualifications of an engineering expert witness?

Counsel should evaluate an engineering expert witness by reviewing their education, licenses, case experience, publications, testimony history, and field-specific engineering expertise.

How can an engineering expert witness assist with technical document analysis?

An engineering expert witness can analyze technical documents to verify accuracy, interpret complex data, identify errors or omissions, and clearly explain findings in legal cases.

What factors affect the admissibility of engineering expert witness testimony?

The admissibility of engineering expert witness testimony depends on the expert’s qualifications, reliable methods, data relevance, and clear connection of opinions to the case facts.

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