Senior Accident Reconstruction Engineer (Role is based out of our Annapolis, MD office)

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.

About the role

JS Held’s Accident Reconstruction practice is seeking an Accident Reconstruction Engineer. The ideal candidate has a strong interest in accident reconstruction, as well as a foundation of experience in expert witness testimony. In addition to core engineering work, responsibilities include developing business opportunities, mentoring junior engineers, and participating in client presentations. The role is based in our Annapolis, MD office and requires comfort working in a fast-paced, collaborative consulting environment with a high degree of self-motivation, professionalism, and resilience to stress.

Responsibilities

• Manage accident reconstruction projects and clients.
• 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.
• Identify, develop, and secure new business opportunities.
• 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 through continuing education, workshops, seminars, publications, and professional organizations.
• Continuously meet or exceed assigned performance metrics and goals.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in an Engineering field is preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of post-academic industry engineering experience 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 quickly.
• Skilled with software and technical systems.
• Willingness and ability to obtain additional licensure and certification.
• Ability to work remotely or while traveling to different job sites (reliable cellular service, access to high-speed data, etc.).
• Willingness and desire to work above and beyond minimum performance requirements.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s Degree.
• Licensed PE, or ability to obtain within 1 year.
• ACTAR certification or ability to obtain within 1 year.

Physical and Mental Job Qualifications

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

Benefits

• Flexible work environment allowing remote work when needed.
• Flexible Time Off policy.
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance.
• 401k Match.
• Commuter Benefit.

Pay

A reasonable estimate of the salary range for this role is $80,000 - $150,000, based on factors including skillset, experience, training, location, scope of role, and management responsibility.