Roger W. Griffith, P.E.
Forensic Mechanical Engineer
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Professional Summary
Roger W. Griffith, P.E. is a forensic mechanical engineering expert specializing in failures of building mechanical systems, including carbon monoxide poisoning, fuel gas leaks and explosions, and hot water scalding incidents. With a career spanning HVAC design, plumbing system analysis, and forensic investigations, he brings a standards-based engineering framework to litigation work. His work centers on investigating system failures, assessing code compliance, and evaluating whether safety standards were met.
Mr. Griffith has been retained in over 125 forensic investigations across multiple states, involving product liability, premises liability, and professional negligence claims. His Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, along with his Board Certification in Forensic Engineering, 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 mechanical and plumbing system failures.
Work Experience
Roger W. Griffith, P.E., has over 40 years of experience in engineering, serving as Consulting & Forensic Engineer at Roger W. Griffith, P.E. since 2002 and as Owner & Principal Engineer at Griffith Engineering & Consulting, Inc. since 1997. He also worked as a Mechanical Engineering Consultant at Mesa Associates and Retiree Resource Corporation from 2014 to 2016 and held a position at Tennessee Valley Authority from 1983 to 1997.
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Best Descriptor
Roger W. Griffith is a forensic mechanical engineer specializing in HVAC and plumbing system failures.
Best Use Cases
- 1litigation support for HVAC system failures
- 2expert witness for plumbing incidents
- 3forensic analysis of fuel gas explosions
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Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering in Mechanical Engineering
Tennessee Technological University · 1983
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering
Tennessee Technological University · 1983
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- Licensed Professional Engineer (AL)
- Licensed Professional Engineer (AZ)
- Licensed Professional Engineer (AR)
- Licensed Professional Engineer (CO)
- Licensed Professional Engineer (DE)
- Licensed Professional Engineer (FL)
- Licensed Professional Engineer (GA)
- Licensed Professional Engineer (IL)
- Licensed Professional Engineer (IN)
- Licensed Professional Engineer (IA)
- Licensed Professional Engineer (KS)
- Licensed Professional Engineer (KY)
- Licensed Professional Engineer (LA)
- Licensed Professional Engineer (MD)
- Licensed Professional Engineer (MI)
- Licensed Professional Engineer (MN)
- Licensed Professional Engineer (MS)
- Licensed Professional Engineer (MO)
- Licensed Professional Engineer (NE)
- Licensed Professional Engineer (NJ)
- Licensed Professional Engineer (NY)
- Licensed Professional Engineer (NC)
- Licensed Professional Engineer (OH)
- Licensed Professional Engineer (OK)
- Licensed Professional Engineer (PA)
- Licensed Professional Engineer (SC)
- Licensed Professional Engineer (TN)
- Licensed Professional Engineer (TX)
- Licensed Professional Engineer (UT)
- Licensed Professional Engineer (VA)
- Licensed Professional Engineer (WV)
- Licensed Professional Engineer (WI)