Mechanical Engineer, P.E. - Accident Reconstruction

EFI Global is a full-service engineering and consulting firm seeking an experienced Mechanical Engineer with a Professional Engineer (P.E.) license and expertise in vehicle accident reconstruction. The role involves investigating accident sites and providing expert opinions, collaborating with engineering teams, and serving as an expert witness.

Responsibilities:

• Conducts investigations of vehicles, equipment, and accident sites to document the evidence and determine the scope of damage
• Investigates and assesses damages due to failures and determines the origin of failure for insurers and litigation support
• Researches, evaluates, analyzes and tests the causation of accidents and failures
• Collaborates with other engineering disciplines to produce detailed reports outlining the cause of the accident
• Serves as an expert witness in court and/or in depositions
• Documents and maintains billable hours on a time and expense basis for failure analysis and engineering projects for clients
• Collaborates with EFI's national team of forensic experts to leverage experiences and assist on projects
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Travels as required

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university required
• Professional Engineering (PE) license is required
• Six (6) years of experience or equivalent combination of experience and education required
• Excellent oral and written communication
• PC literate, including Microsoft Office products
• Analytical and interpretive skills
• Strong organizational skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently or in a team environment
• Ability to meet or exceed Performance Competencies
• Must be able to stand and/or walk for long periods of time
• Must be able to kneel, squat or bend
• Must be able to work outdoors in hot and/or cold weather conditions
• Have the ability to climb, crawl, stoop, kneel, reaching/working overhead
• Be able lift/carry up to 50 pounds
• Be able to push/pull up to 100 pounds
• Be able to drive up to 4 hours per day
• VAR (Vehicle Accident Reconstruction) certification is highly desirable
• Prefer candidate reside in northern NJ, The DC/Baltimore area, Germantown, Columbia, Rockville, Bethesda, Annapolis, or Ellicott City