Vehicle Accident Reconstructionist

Rimkus•Dallas, TX

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Responsible for investigating, analyzing, traffic control systems and reconstructing vehicular collisions. Duties include analyzing work zone traffic control plans, traffic signal timing plans, and traffic control devices, as they relate to single and multiple vehicle collisions. Prepare and present demonstrative diagrams, charts, and analyses of the relation of the transportation system to the collision. May also inspect and analyze automotive or mechanical parts for the origin and cause of failure. Document and preserve evidence obtained, prepare written reports of findings, and provide expert testimony in litigation as necessary.

Requirements

B.S. Civil Engineering required.
PE license required.
2-10+ years’ experience required.
Professional/industry working experience in traffic engineering.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Independent judgment; strong analytical skills.
Ability to provide expert witness testimony.
Must be sharp, focused, and alert when conducting site/vehicle inspections.
Speaking and interacting with clients, preparing written reports of findings, and testifying in deposition or trial.
Must possess the mental aptitude, cognition, concentration and state of mind necessary to perform job duties.
Employee must frequently stand, walk, sit, climb, bend, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, talk, and hear.
Must be able to perform field inspections, physically move debris, inspect vehicles (commercial and tractor-trailer), and drive a motor vehicle to job sites.
Employee may lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
Clear vision and depth perception are also necessary.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree or Ph.D. in engineering preferred.
Part-time and ex-law enforcement officers with 6+ years of accident reconstruction experience.
PTOE certification preferred.

Responsibilities

Reconstructing vehicular collisions using analysis, CAE-based tools, and test data where appropriate.
Provide collision scene evidence analysis and forensic mapping of collision sites and vehicles.
Analyzing single and multiple vehicle collisions, and intersection traffic signal analysis.
Perform timely, accurate analysis, prepare reports, and present your findings to the client.
Prepare and present demonstrative diagrams and charts and provide an analysis of the cause of various incidents.
Documenting and preserving evidence, preparing written reports of findings, and providing expert testimony in litigation as necessary.
Provide collision scene evidence analysis and forensic mapping of collision sites and vehicles.
Inspect roadways, traffic signals, traffic control devices, cars, trucks, or other various forms of transportation.