Forensic Mechanical Engineer - Accident Reconstruction

Top Dog Recruiting; Shelton (CT); On-site; USD 95,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Top Dog Recruiting represents a client in Shelton, CT seeking a licensed Mechanical Engineer to conduct forensic investigations. Roles include vehicle accident reconstruction, water loss origin, workplace safety, and product liability assessments. Travel day or overnight is required on occasion.

The ideal candidate holds a B.S./M.S. in Mechanical Engineering, a PE license, 3–5 years of experience, and strong communication and independent-work skills.

Qualifications

• B.S. or M.S. in Mechanical Engineering.
• 3–5 years of Mechanical Engineering experience.
• Professional Engineer (P.E) license.
• Willingness to travel day or overnight for investigations.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to complete detailed work efficiently.
• Good time management to meet client needs and deadlines.
• Collaborative and capable of working independently.
• Vehicular accident reconstruction experience or ACTAR is a plus.
• Fire/investigation experience is a plus.
• Incident investigation experience is a plus.
• Expert witness experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform investigations including vehicle accidents and other forensic cases.
• Apply engineering principles to resolve losses or litigation.
• Contribute to workplace safety and product liability analyses.
• Occasionally travel for day or overnight investigations.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Attention to detail

Time management

Independent/self-starter

Team collaboration

Willing to travel

Vehicular accident reconstruction

ACTAR certification (plus)

Fire/investigation experience (plus)

Incident investigation (plus)

Expert witness experience (plus)

Education

B.S./M.S. in Mechanical Engineering

PE license

Advanced degree (M.S./Ph.D.) is a plus

Job description

Top Dog Recruiting represents a client in Shelton, CT seeking a licensed Mechanical Engineer to conduct forensic investigations. Roles include vehicle accident reconstruction, water loss origin, workplace safety, and product liability assessments. Travel day or overnight is required on occasion.

The ideal candidate holds a B.S./M.S. in Mechanical Engineering, a PE license, 3–5 years of experience, and strong communication and independent-work skills.