Senior Consultant Biomechanical Engineer - Chicago

Rimkus Consulting Group; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)

Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)

Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)

Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)

Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)

Short Term & Long Term Disability

Training & Development

Work From Home

Job summary

Rimkus Consulting Group is seeking a Senior Consultant Biomechanical Engineer in Chicago, Illinois. You will leverage your biomechanical engineering expertise to carry out detailed investigations related to personal injury litigation and accident reconstruction. This role offers the chance to engage with various complex cases, providing insights for legal and insurance purposes, while offering a dynamic work environment.

Ideal candidates have a Master’s degree in biomedical or biomechanical engineering and a minimum of 4 years of relevant experience. The position includes competitive salary and benefits, professional growth opportunities, and the potential for remote work.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 years of experience in biomedical or biomechanical engineering.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred or ability to obtain within 1 year.
• ACTAR certification preferred or ability to obtain within 6 months.

Responsibilities

• Conduct detailed technical investigations and analysis related to personal injury litigation.
• Work on complex cases involving medical equipment, vehicular accidents, and injury causation.
• Prepare clear reports and provide expert testimony.

Skills

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Ability to conduct human-injury impact analysis

Experience in forensic engineering

Education

Master’s degree in biomedical or biomechanical engineering

Ph.D. preferred

Tools

Technical software

General PC applications

Job description

Join Rimkus, a global leader in engineering and technical consulting, as a Senior Consultant Biomechanical Engineer. In this role, you will apply your expertise in biomechanical engineering to conduct detailed technical investigations and analysis related to personal injury litigation, accident reconstruction, and failure analysis. This position offers the opportunity to work on a variety of complex cases involving medical equipment, vehicular accidents, and injury causation, contributing valuable insights that support legal and insurance proceedings.

Rimkus provides a dynamic work environment with competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for professional growth and development within a respected and stable organization.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in biomedical or biomechanical engineering required, Ph.D. preferred.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in biomedical or biomechanical engineering; relevant experience may be considered with a Ph.D.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred or ability to obtain within 1 year.
• ACTAR certification preferred or ability to obtain within 6 months.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with experience in forensic engineering advantageous.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills to prepare clear reports and provide expert testimony.
• Ability to conduct human-injury impact analysis and accident reconstruction using computer and physical models.
• Willingness to travel up to 25% and to perform site inspections and accident reconstructions.
• Physical ability to work in diverse environments including outdoor and site locations.
• Proficiency with general PC applications and relevant technical software.

Benefits

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
• Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
• Short Term & Long Term Disability
• Training & Development
• Work From Home