Mechanical Engineer – Accident Reconstructionist
About The Position
We are seeking a Mechanical Engineer – Accident Reconstructionist to join our Mechanical Engineering / Accident Reconstruction team in our Greenwood Village, CO office. This is a unique opportunity for a highly driven individual to join a collaborative team whose work extends beyond traditional engineering. The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in mechanical engineering, along with the flexibility and problem-solving mindset to take on a variety of technical and investigative tasks. In this role, you will support our forensic engineering and visualization practice, working alongside attorneys, insurance companies, and government agencies on complex matters. Projects include vehicle accident investigation and reconstruction, crash simulation, vehicle dynamics testing, nighttime visibility analysis, and development of visualizations and expert testimony. This is an opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a specialized, high-impact field while working with a diverse client base, including automotive and tire manufacturers, state Departments of Transportation, trucking companies, and other industry leaders.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Engineering, Math or Physics
- Recent graduate or 1 to 5 years of experience.
- Good practical mechanical experience either professionally, through course work or recreation.
- Willingness to travel.
- Willingness to work in all outdoor conditions.
- Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills. We are looking for candidates that have good reading retention.
- A desire to learn, excel and grow with us and within the profession.
- This is an on-site position located in Greenwood Village, CO, requiring the ability to reliably commute to the office each day
Nice To Haves
- Coursework and/or practical experience in Automotive or Motorsports Engineering, with special consideration given to experience with data acquisition and analysis.
- Successfully passed the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam.
- Experience with data acquisition systems for vehicle testing.
Responsibilities
- Engineering analysis of traffic accidents involving cars, trucks, tractor-trailers, motorcycles, and other vehicles.
- Perform on-site inspections of accident scenes and involved vehicles.
- Investigate mechanical systems failures and accidents, including researching mechanical systems design and operation
- Perform vehicle dynamics research, including full-scale vehicle testing and data acquisition
- Research, write, and publish technical reports and peer-reviewed publications on topics relevant to accident reconstruction and forensic engineering
Benefits
- Flexible work environment allows employees to work remotely, when needed
- Generous PTO Policy
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- 401k Match
- Commuter Benefit
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
