Senior Managing Accident Reconstructionist

YA Group; Indianapolis (IN); Remote; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Health insurance

Paid time off

Flexible spending account

Health insurance

Health savings account

Life insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

A leading engineering services firm seeks a Senior Managing Accident Reconstructionist to lead a team in vehicular accident investigations. The ideal candidate possesses extensive experience in forensic engineering and strong relationship management skills. Responsibilities include traveling to accident sites, utilizing specialized software for analysis, and providing expert testimony. This remote opportunity is ideal for experienced professionals seeking flexible engagement.

Qualifications

• 10-15 years of forensic accident reconstruction experience.
• Valid PE license, ACTAR or SAE certified.
• Minimum 8 years experience with insurance carriers, attorneys, and/or adjusters.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team in conducting accident investigations.
• Support business development efforts by building and maintaining rapport with clients.
• Provide expert testimony in depositions or trials if requested.
• Manage budgets, timelines, and client relationships across multiple engagements.
• Collaborate with forensic animators and engineers to develop credible analyses.

Skills

Forensic accident reconstruction

Expert in CAD

Automotive engineering

Computer simulations

Expert testimony

Education

B.S. in Mechanical Engineering

Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering

Professional Engineer license

Tools

PC Crash

3D laser scanners

Forensic imaging software

Job description

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Company Overview

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 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.

Summary

The Senior Managing Accident Reconstructionist leads a team of expert staff in reconstructing vehicular accidents and requires extensive experience in forensic engineering and/or accident reconstruction investigations. The role requires traveling to the site of vehicular 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 ideal candidate has an established network of clientele and is experienced with building, establishing, and maintaining rapport with this network.

Location

This is a remote position. Candidates must be located in or around the following locations:

• Los Angeles, CA
• Atlanta, GA
• Baltimore, MD
• Baton Rouge, LA
• Charleston, SC
• Charlotte, NC
• Chattanooga, TN
• Chicago, IL
• Dallas, TX
• Denver, CO
• Florida
• Indianapolis, IN
• Kansas City, MO
• Memphis, TN
• New Jersey
• New Orleans, LA
• New York
• Phoenix, AZ
• Portland, OR
• Salt Lake City, UT
• San Francisco, CA
• Seattle, WA
• St. Louis, MO
• Virginia
• Las Vegas, NV

Role & Responsibilities

• Lead a team of experts in conducting 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.
• Handle large, complex projects and manage all aspects of the project from start to finish.
• Support business development efforts by building and maintaining rapport with current clients and generating new work for themselves and a team of experts.
• Communicate with clients and team regarding scope of work, investigation tasks, budget, and ensure all project completion timelines, deadlines and deliverables are met.
• Ensure workload is evenly distributed amongst experts.
• Mentor, lead and guide a team of experts in all aspects of project work.
• Provide expert testimony in depositions or trials as expert witness if requested.
• Perform vehicular investigations, including documenting crash scenes, using 3D laser scanners, photography, drones, CDR/EDR download, and measuring devices.
• Analyze vehicle crush patterns and conduct research (vehicle specifications, crash test data, maintenance history, etc.).
• Process 3D laser scan point cloud data using engineering workstation computers.
• Work with forensic animators to develop scaled 3D drawings of crash scenes and vehicles.
• Utilize PC Crash (or other similar collision reconstruction software) to perform simulations of automobile collisions.
• Utilize engineering principles and momentum equations to calculate impact and departure speeds, collision forces, trajectories and other types of analysis.
• Compare calculations with crash test reports of similar collisions to correlate damages based on speed and velocity.
• Create reports detailing the accident reconstruction process and conclusions, assisting clients in determining contributory factors.
• Act as a team lead and review other staff work to ensure project deliverables are accurate and timely.
• Research papers and journals related to vehicular accident reconstruction to advance scientific techniques.

Qualifications

• 10–15 years of forensic accident reconstruction experience and be ACTAR certified or hold a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering with 10–15 years of relevant experience.
• Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering preferred.
• Valid PE license, ACTAR or SAE certified.
• Expert in CAD.
• Minimum 8 years of experience calculating impact and departure speeds, collision forces and trajectories.
• Minimum 7 years of automotive engineering and automotive control systems experience.
• Minimum 8 years working with insurance carriers, attorneys, and/or adjusters.
• Minimum 5 years performing computer simulations.
• Experience handling depositions as a field expert and ability to provide courtroom testimony.
• Located in the city/state of the job post or intend to relocate.
• Enjoy working in a team environment and passionate for learning.
• Willingness to travel to remote site locations as needed.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

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