Senior Consultant

Rimkus•San Francisco, CA

13d•$104,100 - $156,100

About The Position

The Senior Consultant investigates, analyzes, and reconstructs vehicular collisions, including incidents involving work-zone traffic control plans, traffic signal timing plans, and traffic control devices. The role may also inspect and analyze automotive or mechanical parts to determine the origin and cause of failures. The consultant documents and preserves evidence, prepares written reports, develops and presents demonstrative diagrams and charts, and may provide expert testimony in litigation. The work includes inspecting roadways, traffic signals, traffic control devices, vehicles, and other forms of transportation. The position requires timely, accurate analysis and communication of findings to clients. Local and regional travel may be up to 25%; out-of-area and overnight travel may also be required. Periods of overtime are required. The position is salaried and exempt.

Requirements

2–10+ years of experience required.
Professional or industry working experience in traffic engineering.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Independent judgment and strong analytical skills.
Ability to provide expert witness testimony.
Must be sharp, focused, and alert while conducting site and vehicle inspections.
Must possess the mental aptitude, cognition, concentration, and state of mind necessary to perform job duties.
Must be able to perform field inspections, move debris, inspect commercial vehicles and tractor-trailers, and drive a motor vehicle to job sites.
Must be able to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
Clear vision and depth perception are necessary.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in engineering preferred.
Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred.
Master’s degree or Ph.D. in engineering preferred.
Part-time and former law-enforcement officers with 6+ years of accident reconstruction experience and ACTAR.
PTOE certification preferred.
Heavy trucking experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Reconstruct vehicular collisions using analysis, CAE-based tools, and test data where appropriate.
Analyze single- and multiple-vehicle collisions, work-zone traffic control plans, traffic signal timing plans, traffic control devices, and intersection traffic signals.
Perform collision-scene evidence analysis and forensic mapping of collision sites and vehicles.
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.
Document and preserve evidence obtained during investigations.
Prepare accurate written reports of findings and present findings to clients.
Prepare and present demonstrative diagrams and charts analyzing the relationship of the transportation system to collisions and the causes of incidents.
Provide expert testimony in litigation, including testimony in depositions or trials, as necessary.