Mechanical Engineer

J.S. Held•Greenwood Village, CO

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

J.S. Held is seeking an entry-level candidate to join our growing Accident Reconstruction staff in our Denver office. Our business is focused on forensic engineering and visualization, and we consult with both plaintiff and defense lawyers, insurance companies and governmental entities. Our services include vehicle accident investigation and reconstruction, vehicular crash simulation, vehicle dynamics testing, nighttime visibility analysis and reconstruction, three-dimensional animation and expert testimony. Typical clients include automotive manufacturers, tire manufacturers, the Department of Transportation for various states, major trucking companies, and many others.

Requirements

B.S. or M.S. in Mechanical Engineering.
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.
Good reading retention.
A desire to learn, excel and grow with us and within the profession.

Nice To Haves

Coursework and/or practical experience in Automotive or Motorsports Engineering.
Experience with data acquisition and analysis.
Passed the Fundamental Engineer (FE) examination.
Experience in 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.