Senior Accident Reconstructionist (Heavy Vehicle EDR)

YA Group; Indiana (PA); Presencial; USD 80.000 - 120.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

An engineering services firm is seeking a Senior Accident Reconstructionist to conduct thorough investigations and provide expert testimony. The ideal candidate will have over four years of forensic accident reconstruction experience, with a preference for candidates who have worked with heavy vehicles. Responsibilities include analyzing accident data, performing simulations, and collaborating with clients such as insurance carriers and attorneys. The role requires travel and excellent communication skills.

Formación

• Minimum 4 years of forensic accident reconstruction experience required.
• ACTAR certification or PE license is necessary.
• Experience with heavy vehicle accident reconstruction preferred.

Responsabilidades

• Conduct accident investigations and document scenes.
• Provide expert testimony in depositions or trials.
• Analyze vehicle crush patterns and conduct research.

Conocimientos

Forensic accident reconstruction

Accident investigation

Crash simulation software

3D modeling

Educación

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering

Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering

Herramientas

PC Crash

3D laser scanners

CAD (Computer Aided Design)

Descripción del empleo

Senior Accident Reconstructionist (Heavy Vehicle EDR)

YA Engineering Services (YAES) provides structural, mechanical, electrical, and geotechnical engineering services; architectural and building envelope investigative services; non-destructive testing services; seismic risk assessment services; materials analysis services; expert witness and litigation support services; and accident reconstruction services. Our goal with YA is to offer a team of highly qualified, technically excellent engineering and architectural professionals who work seamlessly together to service the needs of our clients in the model of an engineering cooperative.

The Senior Accident Reconstructionist works with expert staff in reconstructing accidents and requires experience in accident reconstruction. We are looking for a candidate who has experience in heavy vehicle accident reconstruction. This role requires traveling to the site of accidents, assessing conditions leading to the accident, utilizing specialized software to reconstruct the accidents, working with forensic animators to develop 3D models and other graphics for trial exhibits, accurately analyzing crash patterns, and providing written conclusions to determine factors contributing to the accidents. The role also requires familiarity with providing litigation support services including legal depositions, working with attorneys, clients, and adjusters.

• Conducts accident investigations by traveling to and documenting accident scenes, downloading vehicle data recorders, performing analysis of accidents using crash simulation software, writing reports and providing litigation support services to clients.
• Initiates client contact and builds rapport with insurance examiners, lawyers, and/or adjusters.
• Communicates with clientele regarding scope of work, investigation tasks, budget, and project completion timelines/deadlines.
• Provides expert testimony in depositions or trials as expert witness if/when requested.
• Performs vehicular investigations, including documenting crash scenes, using 3D laser scanners, photography, drones, CDR/EDR download, and measuring devices.
• Analyzes vehicle crush patterns and conducts research (vehicle specifications, crash test data, maintenance history, etc.)
• Processes 3D laser scan point cloud data using engineering workstation computers.
• Works with forensic animators to develop scaled 3D drawings of crash scenes and vehicles.
• Utilizes PC Crash (or other similar collision reconstruction software) to perform simulations of automobile collisions.
• Utilizes engineering principles and momentum equations to calculate factors such as impact and departure speeds, collision forces, trajectories of the vehicles, and other types of analysis.
• Compares calculations with crash test reports of similar collisions to correlate damages based on speed and velocity.
• Creates reports detailing the accident reconstruction process and including findings and conclusions. Provides reports to clients to assist with determining the contributory factors of an accident.
• Researches papers and journals related to vehicular accident reconstruction to advance the scientific techniques used in the reconstruction work.

• Must have a minimum of 4 years of forensic accident reconstruction experience and ACTAR certification or a minimum of 4 years of forensic accident reconstruction experience and Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering required.
• Heavy vehicle accident reconstruction experience preferred.
• Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering preferred.
• Must have a valid PE license, be ACTAR certified, or be SAE certified.
• Minimum of 4 years’ experience calculating impact and departure speeds, collision forces and trajectories.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience automotive engineering and automotive control systems.
• Minimum of 4 years’ experience in working with the following types of clients: insurance carriers, attorneys, and/or adjusters.
• Minimum of 1 year experience in performing computer simulations.
• Experience with CAD (Computer Aided Design) preferred.
• Experience handling depositions as a field expert and be able to provide court room testimony preferred.
• Must be located in the city/state of job post or intend to relocate to said city/state.
• Enjoys working in a team environment and has a passion for learning.
• Willingness to travel to remote site locations as needed.

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