Bransford Pickett, PE

Bransford Pickett, PE is a material handling and shipboard systems engineering expert specializing in accident investigation and reconstruction. With a career spanning engineering design, regulatory compliance, and project management, he brings a multi-dimensional approach to litigation work. His work centers on investigating equipment failures, assessing regulatory compliance, and evaluating whether engineering standards were met.

Mr. Pickett has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across the United States, involving cases related to material handling equipment, shipboard systems, and regulatory compliance. His BScE in Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering, along with certifications such as Certified Air Barrier Specialist (CABS) and OSHA 30-Hour Safety Training, reinforce his ability to deliver objective, defensible analyses. He is regularly engaged by both plaintiff and defense counsel to provide clear, independent determinations of causation in disputes involving engineering and safety standards.