Senior Accident Reconstructionist (ACTAR)

J.S. Held is a global consulting firm seeking an experienced Accident Reconstruction Engineer to join its growing practice. The role involves managing accident reconstruction projects, developing new business, conducting field investigations, providing expert testimony, and mentoring junior engineers. Candidates need strong self-motivation, professionalism, and resilience in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Must Have

• Manage accident reconstruction projects and clients.
• Develop and secure new business opportunities.
• Conduct unbiased field investigations and testing.
• Provide technical findings, analysis, and conclusions.
• Travel for inspections, field work, marketing, and business development.
• Maintain communication with client and project team.
• Maintain technical and professional knowledge.
• Continuously meet or exceed assigned performance metrics and goals.
• Required experience in project management and business development.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills and attitude to deliver results.
• 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.
• Willingness and desire to work above and beyond the minimum performance and goal requirements.

Good to Have

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in an Engineering field
• Minimum of 15 years of post-academic industry engineering experience
• ACTAR certification
• Foundation of testifying experience
• Experience in technical reports
• Experience managing teams
• Master’s Degree

Perks & Benefits

• Flexible work environment (remote work)
• Flexible Time Off policy
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401k Match
• Commuter Benefit

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 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.

• 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.

Qualifications

• 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. (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

Physical and Mental Job Qualifications

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

Some of the Benefits We Have Include

J.S. Held understands all our employees are people and sometimes life needs flexibility. We work to always provide an environment that best supports and suits our team’s needs.

• Our flexible work environment allows employees to work remotely, when needed
• Flexible Time Off policy
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401k Match
• Commuter Benefit