Mechanical Engineer, P.E. - Accident Reconstruction

EFI Global is a full-service engineering, fire investigation, environmental, health and safety, and specialty consulting services firm serving a variety of industries in both the public and private sectors. Over the last four decades, we have grown from a boutique firm specializing in handling insurance fraud and arson cases and providing expert witness testimony, into a recognized global leader in engineering failure analysis, origin-and-cause investigations, environmental consulting, laboratory testing and specialty consulting.

Our forensic investigation, engineering and environmental services teams around the world share a dedication to expertise, quality and demonstrating to customers that caring counts®. Each of our more than 700 professional engineers, fire investigators, architects and scientists was selected for their technical proficiency, in-depth industry knowledge and commitment to professional integrity. Together, our diverse backgrounds and collective insights empower clients to make better-informed business decisions. EFI’s combination of global solutions and local expertise has earned the firm a reputation for delivering timely responses that consistently meet our clients’ expectations—anytime, anywhere.

About the role

We are seeking a highly skilled Mechanical Engineer with a Professional Engineer (P.E.) license to join our dynamic team of forensic experts. Vehicle Accident Reconstruction experience is required; ACTAR certification is preferred. In this role, you will leverage your technical knowledge and investigative mindset to analyze mechanical systems, mechanical equipment, component failures, and reconstruct accident scenarios, providing clear, defensible conclusions that make a real impact in legal and insurance cases.

As a trusted authority in forensic mechanical engineering and vehicle accident reconstruction, you will work on challenging projects that demand precision, creativity, and critical thinking. From evaluating component failures to interpreting crash dynamics, your expertise will help clients understand what happened—and why. You’ll collaborate with attorneys, insurance professionals, and industry specialists, delivering detailed reports and expert testimony that stand up to scrutiny. Preference for candidates residing in the greater Los Angeles area.

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.

Skills

• 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

Work environment

• 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.
• Clear and conceptual thinking ability; excellent judgment and discretion; ability to handle work-related stress; ability to handle multiple priorities simultaneously; and ability to meet deadlines.
• Hearing, vision and talking.

Pay

The range of starting pay for this role is $130,000-$150,000.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision
• 401k and matching
• PTO
• Disability and life insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending or health savings account
• Additional voluntary benefits