Senior Consultant, Biomechanical Engineer

Rimkus•Seattle, WA

3d•$143,600 - $215,400

About The Position

Conducts technical investigations, analysis, and testimony in commercial and personal injury litigation. Provides human-injury impact analysis in vehicular accidents, amusement park ride accidents, and cases involving falls or falling objects. Performs occupant motion studies to determine injury potential and causation, seatbelt use, the effects of airbag interaction, and occupant positions. Uses computer and physical models to reconstruct accidents, measures load and injury levels, and prepares written reports of findings. The role may involve analyzing vehicular accidents, mechanical failures, and injuries resulting from automobile, industrial, marine, and recreational accidents. It includes on-site vehicle examinations, reviewing case materials and pertinent research or regulations, applying mathematical and empirical methods, and providing testimony in depositions and courtrooms. Travel may be required depending on the matter; overnight travel depends on complexity, and trips are usually day trips. Office work is optional, with an office available, and some matters can be handled as desktop reviews.

Requirements

Minimum master’s degree in biomedical or biomechanical engineering.
At least 4 years of experience in biomedical engineering or biomechanical engineering with a master’s degree; less experience may be considered for candidates with a Ph.D.
Strong oral and written communication skills.
Cognitive problem-solving skills.
Working knowledge of general PC applications and software.
PE license preferred, or ability to obtain it within 1 year.
ACTAR certification preferred, or ability to obtain it within 6 months.

Nice To Haves

Ph.D.
Background in forensic engineering.
Experience in anatomy, teaching, or the automotive industry.
PE license or ability to obtain it within 1 year.
ACTAR certification or ability to obtain it within 6 months.

Responsibilities

Performs human-injury impact analysis of vehicular accidents, mechanical failures, falls, and falling objects.
Analyzes and reconstructs vehicular accidents and mechanical failures.
Prepares clear, concise, and easy-to-understand written reports of findings.
Provides testimony in depositions and courtrooms.
Conducts human motion and injury impact analyses.
Analyzes injuries resulting from automobile, industrial, marine, and recreational accidents.
Conducts on-site vehicle examinations and provides written findings and conclusions.
Reviews photographs, witness statements, depositions, police reports, medical records, chiropractic records, and other media to reach logical conclusions.
Locates and applies research from pertinent literature and governmental regulations.
Applies mathematical and empirical methods of analysis.
Performs other duties as assigned.