Associate Accident Reconstruction Expert

Paragon Forensics; Laguna Hills (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k with 3% safe harbor and profit分享

Blue Shield medical/dental/vision $750

Company paid training

Professional development, activities,

Semi-annual outings

Weekly paid lunches

Job summary

Paragon Forensics seeks an Accident Reconstruction Expert – Associate Level in Laguna Hills, CA. The role centers on technical review and analysis of forensic cases for personal injury claims, including inspections and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team.

You will design, implement, and publish research relevant to the industry. The ideal candidate holds a mechanical engineering degree with strong analytical skills, can handle a high case load, and communicates clearly in English.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or greater in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to interpret complex datasets.
• Ability to handle a high case load and short deadlines.
• Effective management of time and support staff
• Strong reading comprehension and written/verbal communication in English

Responsibilities

• Analyze motor vehicle incidents to assess liability and impact; cases include trucks, motorcycles, pedestrians, bicycles.
• Conduct site and vehicle inspections; photograph, measure, 3D laser scan, obtain data.
• Review and summarize depositions and documents to reconstruct collisions.
• Design, implement, analyze, and publish novel research relevant to accident reconstruction.
• Perform photogrammetry and video analysis to assess spatial and dynamic conditions.
• Run collision reconstruction simulations to visualize events.

Skills

Strong analytical skills

High case load handling

Time management

English communication

Photogrammetry

Video analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field

Professional Engineer (PE) license

ACTAR certification

Tools

Camera

Tape measure

Level

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Title:

Accident Reconstruction Expert – Associate Level

Terms:

Salary – Full Time

About us:

Paragon Forensics is a leading full-service consulting firm specialized in providing forensic analysis and expert opinion to the legal and insurance industries. Our principal services include analyses of accident reconstruction, premises liability, biomechanics, human factors, and safety to assist our clients in their evaluation of actual or potential injury-related claims. We are a multidisciplinary team of engineers and scientists who collaborate on cases in a relaxed yet fast-paced work environment.

Job Description:

The Accident Reconstruction Expert is expected to technically assist on the review and analysis of forensic cases pertaining to personal injury lawsuits or claims. This role will include responsibility for review and analysis of file material, performance of inspections, and collaboration with a multi-disciplinary team of experts. Additionally, this engineer will be responsible for the design, implementation, analysis, and publication of novel research relevant to the industry.

Responsibilities:

The Accident Reconstruction role includes, but is not limited to, analysis of motor vehicle incidents to assess questions regarding liability and impact severity, including cases involved heavy trucks, motorcycles, pedestrians, bicycles/scooters, etc. The engineer is expected to be well-versed in engineering principles associated with vehicle dynamics and momentum analyses. The Accident Reconstruction expert will conduct site and vehicle inspections to photograph, measure, 3D laser scan, and obtain vehicle electronic data. The expert will review and summarize relevant documents, including depositions, to assist in the reconstruction of collision events. Analysis of photographs and videos through photogrammetry/videogrammetry techniques will be performed to assess spatial and dynamic conditions shown. The expert will perform collision reconstruction simulations to accurately analyze and visualize collision events.

Compensation:

$80,000 to $150,000 annually, commensurate with experience, paid monthly

• 401k with 3% safe harbor and profit sharing
• $750/month towards Blue Shield medical/dental insurance/vision
• 10 days paid sick leave
• Company paid training
• Company paid professional development, activities and events
• Semi-annual company outings
• Weekly company paid lunches

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree or greater in Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to interpret complex datasets.
• Ability to handle a high case load and short deadlines
• Effective management of time and support staff
• Strong reading comprehension and written/verbal communication with command of the English language
• Competency using basic tools and equipment (i.e., camera, tape measure, level, etc.)
• Competency using a PC with proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Strong work ethic
• Meets or exceeds billing requirements
• Requires local and regional travel and reliable transportation
• Eligible to work in the United States
• Background and DMV check

Preferred Qualification:

• Motorcycle endorsement with riding experience
• License Professional Engineer (PE) and/or ACTAR certification
• Prior forensic industry experience
• Experience with photogrammetry and video analysis