About

R. J. Hill Consulting is a forensic consulting engineering firm that specializes in performing failure and accident investigations for attorneys and insurance companies.  Mr. R.J. Hill is a registered professional (mechanical) engineer with 44 years of experience and 39 years in private practice.

Mr. Hill’s career began with his first job as a design engineer working for Chevron Oil Company.  After approximately one year, Mr. Hill left Chevron and enlisted in the U.S. Air Force.  Mr. Hill subsequently obtained his commission  as a second lieutenant and was assigned to Arnold Engineering Development Center.  While at Arnold Center, Mr. Hill worked in the Propulsion Wind Tunnel test facility managing projects involving, most notably, the space shuttle, B-1 bomber and F series fighter aircraft.  After leaving the service, Mr. Hill entered private practice.  Please visit the archives to get an idea of the kinds of forensic investigations that Mr. Hill performs, or simply scroll through the entries.

R.J. Hill Consulting performs a wide variety of forensic engineering investigations. Mr. Hill has been involved in investigations including faulty appliances, fires in HVAC equipment, on the job injury from a faulty hydraulic hose, to vehicular accidents. Please click on the “Investigations” tab in the tool bar and you will find a number of additional examples.  If you have any questions, the best way to reach Mr. Hill is by email.  Please post your question or comment in the comment section.  If you would like to speak with Mr. Hill directly, please include your telephone number with area code and the best time to call.