Consultant - Vehicle Accident Reconstructionist

Rimkus•Kansas City, MO

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

Join Rimkus and unlock your potential with endless opportunities for growth, learning, and making a difference! Rimkus (www.rimkus.com) is a worldwide leader in Engineering and Technical Consulting. Rimkus experts specialize in building envelope, engineering, forensic consulting, dispute resolution, construction management services, and solutions built for the environment. NOW IS THE TIME to join this growing and stable company! We offer our full-time employees a competitive salary, bonus opportunities and a full benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, life, disability, employer-matching 401(k), and opportunities for advancement!

Requirements

B.S. in Engineering (Mechanical, Civil, or related discipline)
Licensed Professional Engineer (PE)
ACTAR certification
FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate (Unmanned Aircraft Systems / drone license)
5–10+ years of experience in vehicle collision reconstruction
Strong working knowledge of collision reconstruction principles and methodologies
Demonstrated experience preparing reports and providing expert testimony
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong analytical and critical thinking ability
Ability to work independently and exercise sound engineering judgment
Ability to translate complex technical analyses into clear, defensible opinions
Comfortable testifying in deposition and trial settings
Strong client-facing and project management skills
Ability to perform field investigations, including walking, climbing, bending, and inspecting vehicles and collision scenes
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs as needed for inspections
Valid driver’s license with reliable transportation

Nice To Haves

Experience with commercial vehicle and heavy truck reconstruction
Background in automotive design, maintenance, or failure analysis
Proficiency with reconstruction and simulation tools (e.g., Virtual Crash, PC-Crash, HVE, Drone/photogrammetry platforms)
Deposition and trial testimony experience

Responsibilities

Perform detailed reconstruction of single- and multi-vehicle collisions using engineering principles, analytical methods, and CAE-based tools
Conduct field investigations, including collision scene inspections and forensic mapping/documentation
Inspect and analyze passenger vehicles, commercial motor vehicles, and mechanical systems as needed
Download, image, and analyze electronic data from: Heavy truck Engine Control Modules (ECMs), Passenger vehicle Event Data Recorders (EDRs) / Airbag Control Modules (ACMs)
Evaluate: Impact speeds (including energy-based methods), Coefficient of friction / drag factor, Time-distance relationships, Perception and response times, Vehicle dynamics and braking performance (including air brake systems), Lamps, tires, and vehicle component performance
Prepare demonstrative exhibits including diagrams, animations, and technical graphics
Document and preserve physical and digital evidence
Prepare clear, concise, and defensible written reports
Provide deposition and trial testimony as an expert witness
Interface with clients, attorneys, and internal teams; manage project scopes, budgets, and schedules