Biomechanical Engineer

J.S. Held LLC•New York, NY

10d•$135,000 - $195,000•Remote

About The Position

JS Held’s Accident Reconstruction practice is seeking a Biomechanical Engineer. The ideal candidate will have knowledge and experience in injury biomechanics and prior experience in consulting. The candidate should also have a strong interest in accident reconstruction, and a willingness to serve as an expert witness, including testifying in court. In addition to their core engineering work, candidates will be responsible for developing business opportunities with current and prospective clients, mentoring and training junior engineers, and occasionally participating in informative presentations for clients and peers. Candidates should feel comfortable working in a fast-paced and collaborative consulting environment which requires a high degree of self-motivation, professionalism, organization, responsiveness, and resilience to stress. Previous experience managing small projects and developing business opportunities with clients is favored. Hiring Across Various Geographies in the USA or Canada.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Biomechanical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering or a related field is required.
Minimum of 5 years of post-academic industry engineering experience required.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Experience in technical reports is required.
Strong organizational skills and attitude to deliver results.
Mathematically and technologically inclined with the ability to adapt to new environments or scenarios quickly.
Skilled with software and technical systems.
Willingness and ability to obtain additional licensure and certification.
Willingness and desire to work above and beyond the minimum performance and goal requirements.
Ability to work remotely or while travelling to different job sites
Must be able to travel to different regions. (have reliable transportation, travel via plane, etc.)
Ability to maneuver in and around an accident site (stoop, squat, crawl, etc.)

Nice To Haves

Ph.D. in Biomechanical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering or a related field is preferred.
10+ years of post-academic industry engineering experience preferred.
ACTAR certification preferred.
Professional engineering licensure, or eligibility to obtain is preferred
Foundation of testifying experience preferred.
Experience managing teams is preferred.

Responsibilities

Manage engineering projects and project teams of engineers, scientists, and technicians.
Conduct unbiased field investigations and testing of incidents and/or loss events.
Investigate and analyze biomechanical and injury related aspects of engineering projects.
Provide technical findings, analysis, and conclusions, either verbally or in writing, in a timely fashion and in laymen’s terms.
Identify, develop, and secure new business opportunities.
Travel for client meetings, field work, marketing, and business development.
Maintain communication with client and project team on status and scope of assigned projects.
Maintain technical and professional knowledge related to the engineer’s practice area(s) through attending continuing education courses and workshops, attending industry/practice related seminars, reviewing relevant scientific and professional publications, and participating in professional organizations and societies.
Continuously meet or exceed assigned performance metrics and goals.