Mechanical Engineer, P.E. – Accident Reconstruction

Jobtailor; Maryland; On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking a qualified forensic engineer to conduct comprehensive investigations of vehicles, equipment and accident sites, documenting evidence and determining damage scope. You will assess failures, determine origins for insurers and litigation, and test causation with cross-disciplinary collaboration.

The role requires a PE license, 6+ years of experience, and strong communication, analytical, and organizational skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required from an accredited college or university.
• Professional Engineering (PE) license is required.
• Six (6) years of experience or equivalent combination of experience and education required.
• Excellent oral and written communication.
• PC literate, including Microsoft Office products.
• Analytical and interpretive skills.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently or in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Conducts investigations of vehicles, equipment, and accident sites to document the evidence and determine the scope of damage.
• Investigates and assesses damages due to failures and determines the origin of failure for insurers and litigation support.
• Researches, evaluates, analyzes and tests the 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 in depositions.
• Documents and maintains billable hours on a time and expense basis for failure analysis and engineering projects for clients.
• Collaborates with EFI's national team of forensic experts to leverage experiences and assist on projects.

Skills

Oral and written communication

Analytical skills

Interpretive skills

Strong organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork / independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree

Professional Engineering (PE) license

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

• Conducts investigations of vehicles, equipment, and accident sites to document the evidence and determine the scope of damage.


• Investigates and assesses damages due to failures and determines the origin of failure for insurers and litigation support.


• Researches, evaluates, analyzes and tests the 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 in depositions.


• Documents and maintains billable hours on a time and expense basis for failure analysis and engineering projects for clients.


• Collaborates with EFI's national team of forensic experts to leverage experiences and assist on projects.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university required


• Professional Engineering (PE) license is required


• Six (6) years of experience or equivalent combination of experience and education required


• Excellent oral and written communication


• PC literate, including Microsoft Office products


• Analytical and interpretive skills


• Strong organizational skills


• Excellent interpersonal skills


• Ability to work independently or in a team environment


• Ability to meet or exceed Performance Competencies

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in conducting thorough investigations of vehicles and equipment, analyzing damages, and providing detailed reports for litigation support. Holds a Professional Engineering (PE) license and possesses strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills essential for collaboration and independent work.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Professional Engineering (PE) License


• Accident Investigation


• Failure Analysis


• Report Writing


• Analytical Skills

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Accident Investigation


• Failure Analysis


• Report Writing


• Data Analysis


• Causation Testing

Soft Skills

• Excellent Oral Communication


• Excellent Written Communication


• Strong Organizational Skills


• Excellent Interpersonal Skills


• Ability to Work Independently

Certifications & Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree


• Professional Engineering (PE) License

Industry Keywords

• Forensic Engineering


• Litigation Support


• Damage Assessment


• Evidence Documentation


• Collaboration with Engineering Disciplines

Tools & Technologies

• Microsoft Office