About the position
JS Held’s Accident Reconstruction practice is seeking an experienced 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. Previous experience managing projects and developing business opportunities is required.
Responsibilities
- Manage accident reconstruction projects and clients.
- Identify, develop, and secure new business opportunities.
- Conduct unbiased field investigations and testing of incidents and/or loss events.
- Provide technical findings, analysis, and conclusions, either verbally or in writing, in a timely fashion and in laymen’s terms.
- Travel for inspections, field work, marketing, and business development.
- Maintain communication with client and project team on status and scope of assigned projects.
- 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.
- Continuously meet or exceed assigned performance metrics and goals.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in an Engineering field is preferred.
- Minimum of 15 years of post-academic industry engineering experience preferred.
- ACTAR certification 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.
Nice-to-haves
- Master’s Degree
Benefits
- Flexible work environment allows employees to work remotely, when needed.
- Flexible Time Off policy.
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance.
- 401k Match.
- Commuter Benefit.
