Senior Accident Reconstruction Engineer

J.S. Held; United States; On-site; USD 100,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Time Off policy

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401k Match

Commuter Benefit

Job summary

J.S. Held seeks an Accident Reconstruction Engineer to lead projects and develop business opportunities across multiple US locations. You will conduct field investigations, prepare technical findings, and mentor junior engineers in a fast-paced consulting environment.

The role requires strong communication, extensive engineering experience, and willingness to travel for inspections and client meetings. Growth toward testifying is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in an Engineering field preferred.
• 10+ years of post-academic engineering experience preferred.
• Foundation of testifying experience preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience in technical reports preferred.
• Strong organizational skills and drive to deliver results.
• Experience managing teams preferred.
• Mathematically and technologically inclined with quick adaptability.
• Willingness to obtain additional licensure and certification.
• Ability to travel to different job sites within the United States.

Responsibilities

• Manage accident reconstruction projects and clients.
• Conduct unbiased field investigations and testing of incidents and loss events.
• Provide technical findings and conclusions in writing or verbally.
• Identify, develop, and secure new business opportunities.
• Travel for inspections, field work, marketing, and business development.
• Maintain communication with client and project team on status and scope.
• Maintain knowledge through continuing education and professional activities.
• Meet or exceed performance metrics and goals.

Skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Team leadership

Team management

Adaptability

Education

Engineering degree (Bachelor's or Master's)

Tools

Software & technical systems

Job description

Company Description Are you looking to join an organization that is growing and dynamic? What about a high-energy, collaborative environment that rewards hard work? J.S. Held is a global consulting firm that combines technical, scientific, financial, and strategic expertise to advise clients seeking to realize value and mitigate risk. Our professionals serve as trusted advisors to organizations facing high stakes matters demanding urgent attention, staunch integrity, proven experience, clear-cut analysis, and an understanding of both tangible and intangible assets. The firm provides a comprehensive suite of services, products, and data that enable clients to navigate complex, contentious, and often catastrophic situations.

Job Description

JS Held's Accident Reconstruction practice is seeking an Accident Reconstruction Engineer. The ideal candidate for this position has a strong interest in accident reconstruction, as well as a foundation of experience in expert witness testimony. In addition to their core engineering work, candidates will be responsible for developing business opportunities with current and prospective clients, mentoring and training junior engineers, and occasionally participating in informative presentations for clients and peers. Candidates should feel comfortable working in a fast-paced and collaborative consulting environment which requires a high degree of self-motivation, professionalism, organization, responsiveness, and resilience to stress. Willingness to grow into a testifying expert/role is also highly preferred. Hiring in Several Locations Across the US including: Charlotte, NC, Miami, FL, Atlanta, GA.

1. Manage accident reconstruction projects and clients.
2. Conduct unbiased field investigations and testing of incidents and/or loss events.
3. Provide technical findings, analysis, and conclusions, either verbally or in writing, in a timely fashion and in laymen's terms.
4. Identify, develop, and secure new business opportunities.
5. Travel for inspections, field work, marketing, and business development.
6. Maintain communication with client and project team on status and scope of assigned projects.
7. Maintain technical and professional knowledge related to the engineer's practice area(s) through attending continuing education courses and workshops, attending industry/practice related seminars, reviewing relevant scientific and professional publications, and participating in professional organizations and societies.
8. Continuously meet or exceed assigned performance metrics and goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in an Engineering field is preferred.
• Minimum of 10 years of post-academic industry engineering experience preferred.
• Foundation of testifying experience preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience in technical reports is preferred.
• Strong organizational skills and attitude to deliver results.
• Experience managing teams is preferred.
• Mathematically and technologically inclined with the ability to adapt to new environments or scenarios quickly.
• Skilled with software and technical systems.
• Willingness and ability to obtain additional licensure and certification.
• Ability to work remotely or while travelling to different job sites. (reliable cellular service, access to high-speed data, etc.)
• Willingness and desire to work above and beyond the minimum performance and goal requirements.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's Degree Licensed PE, or ability to obtain within 1 year.
• ACTAR certification or ability to obtain within 1 year.

Physical and Mental Job Qualifications

• Must be able to travel to different regions throughout the United States. (have reliable transportation, etc.)

Additional Information

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Some of the Benefits We Have Include

• Flexible Time Off policy
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401k Match
• Commuter Benefit

A reasonable estimate of the salary range for this role is $100k-180k. Any offered salary range is based on a wide array of factors including but not limited to skillset, experience, training, location, scope of role, management responsibility, etc.

Other Duties

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