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Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering
University of Texas at Arlington
Professional Engineer (PE)
Steve Smith, PE, is an experienced forensic engineer who began his career with Haag, a Salas O’Brien company, more than 27 years ago. As Director of Research & Testing, Steve oversees all staff and testing projects at Haag’s International Accreditation Service (IAS) Accredited lab. He spent seven years working as a Senior Lab Technician while earning a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering degree from The University of Texas at Arlington. Steve has been involved with the lab throughout his career and has been able to leverage his extensive and practical engineering field experience with research and testing projects. His other areas of expertise include accident reconstruction, mechanical equipment evaluations, code and standards compliance, roofing system evaluations, and fires and explosions.
Prior to joining Haag, Steve was a Petty Officer Second Class in the United States Navy. He trained at the Navy Nuclear Power Training Command Center in Orlando Florida and was stationed on the USS Arkansas (CGN-41), where he maintained reactor and steam plant chemistry, performed radiological controls, and operated mechanical equipment in the propulsion plant.