Vehicle Accident Reconstructionist/ Biomechanical Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

S-E-A is seeking to add a mechanical engineer to our team due to growth! The ideal candidate will have experience in impact biomechanics and an interest in developing into a high level vehicle accident reconstructionist, analyzing vehicle collisions and biomechanical exposure.

*Please note that this particular opportunity requires either a bachelor or master's degree in mechanical engineering.

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Essential Job Functions & Responsibilities:

• Conduct field investigations on incidents involving all types of vehicles and mechanical equipment
• Perform analysis of incidents involving motor vehicle collisions
• Apply engineering principles in accordance with industry standards to investigation analysis
• Conduct vehicular accident reconstruction analysis
• Employ forensic investigation techniques in the areas of impact biomechanics, occupant protection, and vehicular accident reconstruction analysis
• Conduct unbiased investigations for various types of clients
• Prepare and submit written reports that document failure(s), extent of loss, cause(s) and recommended remediation
• Explain to clients, in layman's terms, your investigation, analysis and what you determined to be the cause of the failure
• Deliver professional presentations, develop client relationships and promote self to client groups
• Ability to support conclusions by appropriate expert testimony in legal proceedings including deposition and trial
• Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending company-paid educational workshops, reviewing professional publications, establishing personal networks and participating in professional societies
• Responsible for retention and development of client relations

• Accept and integrate constructive feedback into job performance
• Regular and predictable presence at work

Position Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering required
• Master's Degree in engineering, biomechanics, biomedical, or related field preferred
• Coursework and experience in impact biomechanics is a plus
• Minimum of two years of post-academic engineering experience outside of academia
• P. E. registration through testing or ability to obtain within twenty four (24) months
• Vehicular knowledge and desire to learn accident reconstruction
• Thorough understanding of physics and engineering dynamics, with the ability to apply laws of motion to the analysis of incidents

• Public speaking experience a plus
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills

• Ability to travel 25% of the time
• Ability to maneuver in and around an accident site
• Ability to lift 50 lbs.
• Ability to carry equipment to and from job sites
• Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing
• Ability to drive in all conditions
• Ability to fly on airplanes
• Ability to visually inspect job sites and relevant artifacts
• Ability to wear personal protective equipment as required by the work site
• Ability to obtain required certifications
• Ability to accept and integrate constructive feedback into job performance
• Regular and predictable presence

SEA places a strong value and diversity and wellness across the company. SEA is also focused on, and committed to, staff health and wellbeing. We offer several benefits aimed at health and wellbeing, including an Employee Assistance Program and a Motion Wellness Program that rewards activity through contributions to employee HSA accounts.