Forensic Mechanical Engineer: Vehicle Crash Reconstruction

Rimkus; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Care Plan

Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Family Leave

Disability Insurance

Training & Development

Work From Home

Job summary

Rimkus, a worldwide leader in engineering and forensic consulting, seeks a skilled mechanical engineer for forensic investigations in Oklahoma City. The role involves analyzing incidents, assessing mechanical failures, preparing detailed reports, and presenting findings to clients and at depositions.

Travel up to 25% may be required. Candidates should have a BS in Mechanical or Agricultural Engineering, FE; PE licensure or progress toward PE within a year is expected, with 5+ years of related

Qualifications

• B.S. Mechanical or Agricultural Engineering from an accredited program.
• Advanced degrees are highly valued
• F.E. exam completed
• P.E. licensure or ability to complete PE within one year
• Minimum 5 years of experience, including knowledge of machinery and equipment
• Valid driver''s license and reliable transportation; local travel required

Responsibilities

• Performs forensic assignments within mechanical engineering scope of work and budget.
• Investigates cause of incidents and determines if due to mechanical failure.
• Inspects sites/equipment; analyzes equipment; conducts mechanical engineering analyses.
• Performs analyses including equipment design, industrial incidents, product failure, materials analysis.
• Prepares oral and written reports documenting findings and remediation steps.
• Provides expert opinions and testimony in deposition and trial as required.
• Manages multiple projects and coordinates with other experts.
• Uses equations and tools to analyze issues; understands industry standards.
• Initiates and maintains client relationships; effective communication with clients.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Client communication

Research skills

Report analysis

Technical writing

Customer communication

Presentation skills

Education

B.S. Mechanical or Agricultural Engineering

Advanced degrees valued

FE exam completed

PE licensure or ability to complete within 1 year

Minimum 5 years experience

Valid driver's license

Local travel requirements

Job description

Rimkus, a worldwide leader in engineering and forensic consulting, seeks a skilled mechanical engineer for forensic investigations in Oklahoma City. The role involves analyzing incidents, assessing mechanical failures, preparing detailed reports, and presenting findings to clients and at depositions.

Travel up to 25% may be required. Candidates should have a BS in Mechanical or Agricultural Engineering, FE; PE licensure or progress toward PE within a year is expected, with 5+ years of related