Accident Reconstruction Engineer: Forensic Expert

CASTAÑEDA ENGINEERING, INC; Clovis (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Bonus opportunities

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Job summary

CASTAÑEDA ENGINEERING, INC. is a multi-disciplinary forensic engineering firm specializing in investigation, analysis, and reconstruction of complex transportation accidents.

The firm seeks entry-level and experienced engineers for full-time, in-office roles at the Clovis, California office, with travel for field inspections (primarily within driving distance). Responsibilities include field inspections, data processing, 3D CAD reconstruction, and collision simulation analyses.

Qualifications

• B.S. degree in Mechanical or Automotive Engineering or higher.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Keen attention to detail and precision in work.
• Strong knowledge of rigid body dynamics and kinematics.
• Proficiency with CAD software applications.
• Proficiency with engineering analyses software.
• Willingness to travel and work in fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Review Police Reports and related photographs.
• Inspect and document accident sites using laser scanning, drones, and video.
• Inspect and document crashed vehicles with laser scanning and digital tools.
• Process, analyze and interpret field data.
• Generate 3D CAD reconstruction diagrams from field data.
• Conduct case-specific research and testing.
• Perform computer-generated collision simulation analyses.
• Carry out rigorous engineering analyses with emphasis on detail and accuracy.

Skills

Written & verbal communication

Attention to detail

Rigid body dynamics & kinematics

CAD software

Engineering analyses software

Independent work

Education

B.S. in Mechanical or Automotive Engineering

Tools

CAD software

Engineering analysis software

Job description

CASTAÑEDA ENGINEERING, INC. is a multi-disciplinary forensic engineering firm specializing in investigation, analysis, and reconstruction of complex transportation accidents.

The firm seeks entry-level and experienced engineers for full-time, in-office roles at the Clovis, California office, with travel for field inspections (primarily within driving distance). Responsibilities include field inspections, data processing, 3D CAD reconstruction, and collision simulation analyses.