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Thomas E. Johnson, P.E.

Principal Engineer and Consultant

St. Louis Park, MN
Forensic Railroad and Metallurgical Engineering – Locomotives, Railcars, and Component Failure Analysis

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Professional Summary

Thomas E. Johnson, P.E. is a railroad and metallurgical engineering expert specializing in accident reconstruction and product liability litigation. With a career spanning railroad engineering design, metallurgical engineering, and expert witness consulting, he brings a multifaceted perspective to litigation work. His work centers on investigating component failures, assessing adherence to industry regulations, and evaluating whether design specifications were met.

Mr. Johnson has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across the United States, involving cases related to railroad equipment, metallurgical components, and product liability. His Bachelor of Science in Metallurgical Engineering, along with his certification as a Certified Accident Reconstructionist (ACTAR #1517), 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 railroad engineering and metallurgical failures.

Work Experience

UL Solutions — Regulatory Services Manager, Building and Fire Safety | Present International Code Council — Various Positions | 2007–Present Town of Riverhead — Fire Marshal | 1998–2007 Suffolk County Fire Academy — Deputy Fire Chief Instructor | Present SUNY-Empire State College — Fire Science Instructor | Present

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Thomas E. Johnson specializes in railroad equipment failure analysis and accident reconstruction.

Best Use Cases

  • 1railroad accident investigations
  • 2FELA and OSHA injury investigations
  • 3locomotive equipment evaluations

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Education

  • Bachelor of Science in Metallurgical Engineering

    University of Minnesota Institute of Technology · 1974

  • Graduate Coursework in Metallurgical Engineering

    University of Minnesota

  • Graduate Coursework

    University of Michigan

  • Graduate MBA Coursework

    Gannon University

Licenses

  • Professional EngineerMinnesota Society of Professional Engineers (MN)
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