Senior Consultant

Rimkus • San Francisco, CA

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About The Position

Rimkus is a worldwide leader in engineering and technical consulting. The Senior Consultant investigates, analyzes, and reconstructs vehicular collisions, including evaluating traffic control systems and their relationship to single- and multiple-vehicle collisions. The role may also involve inspecting automotive or mechanical parts to determine the origin and cause of failures.

The position includes documenting and preserving evidence; preparing timely, accurate written reports; creating and presenting demonstrative diagrams, charts, and analyses; communicating findings to clients; and providing expert testimony in litigation, depositions, or trials as necessary. Work may include field inspections of roadways, traffic signals, traffic control devices, vehicles, and other forms of transportation. The role requires up to 25% local or regional travel, with possible out-of-area and overnight travel. Periods of overtime are required to meet the demands of the position.

The advertised salary range is $104,100 to $156,100 per year. Rimkus describes its workplace as diverse and inclusive and offers opportunities for growth, learning, and advancement.

Requirements

• At least 2 years of experience; the posting also states 2–10+ years of experience is required.
• Professional or industry working experience in traffic engineering.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Independent judgment and strong analytical skills.
• Ability to provide expert witness testimony.
• Ability to remain sharp, focused, and alert while conducting site and vehicle inspections.
• Ability to speak and interact with clients, prepare written reports, and testify in depositions or trials.
• Must possess the mental aptitude, cognition, concentration, and state of mind necessary to perform the job duties.
• Ability to perform field inspections, physically move debris, inspect vehicles including commercial vehicles and tractor-trailers, and drive a motor vehicle to job sites.
• Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds; clear vision and depth perception are necessary.
• Ability to meet periods of required overtime and travel requirements, including possible overnight travel.

Nice To Haves

• Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• Master’s degree or Ph.D. in engineering.
• ACTAR certification; the posting references part-time and ex-law enforcement officers with 6+ years of accident reconstruction experience with ACTAR, and separately lists 2–10+ years’ experience as required.
• PTOE certification.
• Heavy trucking experience.

Responsibilities

• Reconstruct vehicular collisions using analysis, CAE-based tools, and test data where appropriate.
• Analyze collision-scene evidence and create forensic maps of collision sites and vehicles.
• Analyze single- and multiple-vehicle collisions, intersection traffic signals, work-zone traffic control plans, traffic signal timing plans, and traffic control devices.
• Inspect roadways, traffic signals, traffic control devices, cars, trucks, and other forms of transportation.
• Inspect and analyze automotive or mechanical parts to determine the origin and cause of failure, as applicable.
• Prepare timely and accurate analyses and written reports of findings.
• Prepare and present demonstrative diagrams and charts and analyze how the transportation system relates to collisions and other incidents.
• Document and preserve evidence obtained during investigations.
• Present findings to clients and provide expert testimony in litigation, depositions, or trials as necessary.
• Travel to job sites and conduct field and vehicle inspections.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and bonus opportunities.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Life and disability insurance, including short-term and long-term disability.
• Employer-matching 401(k); the benefits section also lists a retirement plan (401(k), IRA).
• Paid time off, including vacation, sick leave, and public holidays.
• Family leave, including maternity and paternity leave.
• Training and development.
• Work from home.
• Opportunities for advancement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior