ACTAR Accident Reconstruction Expert

Metric Geo; United States; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Metric Geo is seeking a senior ACTAR-certified Accident Reconstruction Expert to lead complex investigations within a defined geographic region, delivering technically defensible opinions and guiding case strategy in collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.

The role emphasizes expert testimony, mentoring junior reconstructors, and balancing fieldwork with professional life while maintaining rigorous standards for reporting, analysis of EDR data, and reliable conclusions for depositions,

Qualifications

• ACTAR certification required.
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline.
• Demonstrated accident reconstruction experience.
• Prior deposition and/or trial testimony experience.
• Strong technical writing and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead accident reconstruction investigations involving passenger vehicles, trucking, pedestrian, bicycle, and other complex dynamic events.
• Perform collision analysis including speed determination, impact severity, vehicle dynamics, and event sequencing.
• Conduct site inspections, vehicle inspections, and evidence evaluations.
• Analyse EDR data, video evidence, photographs, and physical evidence.
• Prepare technically robust expert reports and opinions.
• Provide deposition, mediation, arbitration, and trial testimony.
• Mentor junior reconstruction staff and contribute to technical quality and regional growth.

Skills

ACTAR cert

BEng/ME

Accident reconstruction

Deposition/testimony

Technical writing

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Reconstruction software

Photogrammetry

Demonstratives

Job description

I’m currently supporting a specialist forensic consulting firm in the search for an experienced ACTAR-certified Accident Reconstruction Expert to lead complex investigations within a defined geographic region. This is an excellent opportunity to join a highly respected forensic consulting environment where senior experts are trusted to lead technically challenging matters while maintaining a sustainable balance between field work, testimony, and professional life.

About the Role

This opportunity is suited to an experienced reconstructionist seeking a senior, technically focused role combining expert testimony, case leadership, mentoring, and forensic analysis. The successful individual will serve as a lead forensic expert on matters involving vehicle collisions, commercial trucking incidents, pedestrian and bicycle accidents, and other dynamic events, while working alongside multidisciplinary teams to deliver technically defensible opinions.

Responsibilities

• Lead accident reconstruction investigations involving passenger vehicles, trucking, pedestrian, bicycle, and other complex dynamic events
• Perform collision analysis including speed determination, impact severity, vehicle dynamics, and event sequencing
• Conduct site inspections, vehicle inspections, and evidence evaluations
• Analyse EDR data, video evidence, photographs, and physical evidence
• Prepare technically robust expert reports and opinions
• Provide deposition, mediation, arbitration, and trial testimony
• Mentor junior reconstruction staff and contribute to technical quality and regional growth

Qualifications

• ACTAR certification required
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline
• Demonstrated accident reconstruction experience
• Prior deposition and/or trial testimony experience
• Strong technical writing and communication skills

Required Skills

• ACTAR certification required
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline
• Demonstrated accident reconstruction experience
• Prior deposition and/or trial testimony experience
• Strong technical writing and communication skills

Preferred Skills

• Professional Engineer (PE) licence
• Experience mentoring technical staff
• Proficiency with reconstruction software, photogrammetry, and demonstratives

Equal Opportunity Statement

We are committed to diversity and inclusivity.