Mechanical/Forensics - Practice Leader

Kimley-Horn; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Exceptional retirement plan with 2-to-1 match

Comprehensive health coverage

Flexible scheduling and personal leave

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Atlanta seeks a motivated Practice Leader-Forensic/Mechanical. This role involves conducting accident reconstructions, managing client relationships, and leading business development efforts. The ideal candidate has 10+ years in forensics, including 5 years in project management, holds a P.E. license, and possesses strong leadership and business development skills. Join a firm recognized for its employee-centric culture and comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in forensics with 5+ years directly managing projects.
• Proven track record of managing clients and projects successfully.
• Ability to manage and mentor staff in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Conduct vehicle accident reconstruction and mechanical failure analysis.
• Develop and maintain client relationships for practice growth.
• Lead business development efforts for forensic practice.

Skills

Forensic analysis

Business development

Leadership

Communication

Technical skills

Education

Registered Professional Engineer (P.E.) license

ACTAR certification (preferred)

Tools

AutoCAD

MathCAD

VCrash

Job description

Overview

Kimley-Horn has an opportunity for a motivated Practice Leader-Forensic/Mechanical to expand our practice in our Atlanta, Georgia (GA) office!

Responsibilities

Kimley-Horn is in search of a Forensic Accident Reconstruction Practice Leader to market and win work in our Atlanta, Georgia office. The successful candidate will have an entrepreneurial spirit, will create a vision for growth for their practice and will contribute to the overall growth of the forensics team. This person will lead the business development effort and manage the relationships with key clients.

Essential job functions and responsibilities include: conduct vehicle accident reconstruction, premise liability, mechanical failure analysis, and investigations for various types of clients; and support conclusions by appropriate testimony in depositions and trials. In addition, the practice builder will be responsible for the development of client relationships and retention of those clients and growing the forensic engineering team as the practice grows. In this highly visible role, authoring professional publications, participating in professional societies and maintaining professional and technical knowledge will be important.

The successful candidate will be given a great deal of autonomy to lead, direct, and grow their business. Accounting, administrative, marketing, IT, recruiting and production support will be provided. With success, this individual will enjoy the rewards of a performance-based work environment which can advance to ownership.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of in Forensics with at least 5 years experience directly managing projects
• Registered Professional Engineer (P.E.) license
• Verifiable record of ongoing training in the field of accident reconstruction
• ACTAR certified preferred (or an ability to acquire certification)
• Proven track record of successfully managing clients and projects
• Business development skills and the proven ability to win work
• Knowledge of AutoCAD, MathCAD, VCrash a plus
• Excellent communication, leadership and technical skills
• Ability to manage and mentor staff

Why Kimley-Horn?

At Kimley-Horn, we do things differently. People, clients, and employees are at the forefront of who we are. Clients know we prioritize achieving their goals and growing their success. Employees know our culture and approach to business are built on a desire to provide an environment for everyone to flourish. Our commitment to quality is only as good as the people behind it— that’s why we welcome and develop passionate, hardworking, and proactive employees. We take pride in how our employee retention, robust benefits package, and company values have led to Kimley-Horn’s placement on the Fortune “100 Best Companies to Work” list for 18 years!

Key Benefits

• Exceptional Retirement Plan: 2-to-1 company match on up to 4% of eligible compensation (salary + bonus) and additional profit‑sharing contribution.
• Comprehensive Health Coverage: Low‑cost medical, dental, and vision insurance options.
• Time Off: Personal leave, flexible scheduling, floating holidays, and half‑day Fridays.
• Financial Wellness: Student loan matching in our 401(k), and performance‑based bonuses.
• Professional Development: Tuition reimbursement and extensive internal training programs.
• Family‑Friendly Benefits: New Parent Leave, family building benefits, and childcare resources.