Senior Accident Reconstruction Engineer
About The Position
J.S. Held’s Accident Reconstruction practice is seeking an Accident Reconstruction Engineer to manage reconstruction projects and clients. The role involves investigating and testing incidents and loss events, providing timely technical findings and conclusions in accessible language, and developing business with current and prospective clients. The engineer will travel for inspections, field work, marketing, and business development, and maintain communication with clients and project teams about project status and scope. The position also requires maintaining technical and professional knowledge through continuing education, industry seminars, publications, and professional organizations. Candidates should be comfortable in a fast-paced, collaborative consulting environment and demonstrate self-motivation, professionalism, organization, responsiveness, and resilience to stress. The role includes mentoring and training junior engineers and occasionally presenting information to clients and peers. A willingness to grow into a testifying expert role is highly preferred. Hiring is across several U.S. locations, including Charlotte, Miami, Atlanta, and California. The role is hybrid, with the ability to work remotely or while traveling to job sites.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in an engineering field is preferred.
- Minimum of 10 years of post-academic industry engineering experience is preferred.
- Foundation of testifying experience is preferred.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong organizational skills and an attitude focused on delivering results.
- Mathematical and technological aptitude, with the ability to adapt quickly to new environments or scenarios.
- Skilled with software and technical systems.
- Willingness and ability to obtain additional licensure and certification.
- Ability to work remotely or while traveling to job sites, with reliable cellular service and access to high-speed data.
- Willingness and desire to work above and beyond minimum performance and goal requirements.
- Ability to travel to different regions throughout the United States and have reliable transportation.
Nice To Haves
- Master’s degree.
- Licensed Professional Engineer (PE), or ability to obtain licensure within one year.
- ACTAR certification, or ability to obtain it within one year.
- Experience preparing technical reports.
- Experience managing teams.
- Willingness to grow into a testifying expert role.
Responsibilities
- Manage accident reconstruction projects and clients.
- Conduct unbiased field investigations and testing of incidents and/or loss events.
- Provide technical findings, analysis, and conclusions verbally or in writing, in a timely manner and in laymen’s terms.
- Identify, develop, and secure new business opportunities.
- Travel for inspections, field work, marketing, and business development.
- Maintain communication with clients and project teams on the status and scope of assigned projects.
- Maintain technical and professional knowledge through continuing education, seminars, relevant publications, and participation in professional organizations and societies.
- Continuously meet or exceed assigned performance metrics and goals.
- Mentor and train junior engineers.
- Occasionally participate in informative presentations for clients and peers.
Benefits
- Flexible work environment that allows remote work when needed.
- Flexible Time Off policy.
- Medical insurance.
- Dental insurance.
- Vision insurance.
- 401(k) match.
- Commuter benefit.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
