Forensic Mechanical Engineer (PE) - Accident Reconstruction

EFI Global; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

EFI Global in Los Angeles seeks a Licensed Mechanical Engineer (PE) to join our forensic team. You will analyze mechanical systems, investigate failures, and reconstruct accidents to provide clear, defensible conclusions for legal and insurance matters.

A PE license and six years of experience are required; ACTAR is preferred. You will work with attorneys and other experts, prepare detailed reports, and testify when needed. Preference given to candidates in the greater Los Angeles area.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university required.
• Professional Engineering (PE) license is required.

Responsibilities

• Investigates vehicles, equipment, and accident sites to document evidence and determine damage scope.
• Investigates and assesses damages due to failures and origin of failure for insurers and litigation support.
• Researches, evaluates, analyzes and tests causation of accidents and failures.
• Collaborates with other engineering disciplines to produce detailed reports outlining the cause of the accident.
• Serves as an expert witness in court and/or depositions.
• Documents and maintains billable hours on a time-and-expense basis for failure analysis and engineering projects.
• Collaborates with EFI's national team of forensic experts on projects.

Skills

Excellent oral and written comms

PC literate

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Team player

Performance competencies

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

PE license

Job description

EFI Global in Los Angeles seeks a Licensed Mechanical Engineer (PE) to join our forensic team. You will analyze mechanical systems, investigate failures, and reconstruct accidents to provide clear, defensible conclusions for legal and insurance matters.

A PE license and six years of experience are required; ACTAR is preferred. You will work with attorneys and other experts, prepare detailed reports, and testify when needed. Preference given to candidates in the greater Los Angeles area.