Vehicle Accident Reconstructionist - Charleston, SC
About the role
Rimkus (www.rimkus.com) is a worldwide leader in Engineering and Technical Consulting. Our experts specialize in building envelope, engineering, forensic consulting, dispute resolution, construction management services, and solutions built for the environment. Now is the time to join this growing and stable company!
Responsibilities
Forensic Engineering: Performs failure analysis and forensic assignments within the field of mechanical engineering expertise based on a scope of work and budget prepared by the consultant and agreed upon by the client in advance of performing the work.
Investigates how and why an incident occurred, including identifying the origin, failure mechanism, and root cause of the incident, as well as the role of the mechanical system in question.
Inspects sites/products/equipment/systems; performs electronic data retrieval and analysis of commercial and non-commercial equipment; documents site/product conditions, determines cause and origin of damage; performs site surveys with total station survey, scanners, drones, and other means of 3D documentation; performs mechanical engineering calculations; prepares CAD-based and manual sketches as required; orders and evaluates required laboratory testing and performs analyses.
Reviews and interprets relevant codes, standards, drawings, specifications, technical manuals, peer-reviewed literature, data logs, and other documentation to evaluate the compliance of the design, installation, operation, and maintenance of the subject product, equipment, or system.
Conducts various analyses including, but not limited to, industrial safety and accidents; equipment and machinery design and failure; product liability, and design and safety.
Supports on fire and explosion investigations involving mechanical systems, products, and equipment.
Initiates, develops, and maintains mutually beneficial client relationships.
Vehicle Accident Reconstruction: Reconstructs vehicular accidents using analysis, CAE-based tools, and test data where appropriate. Responsibility will include analyzing single and multiple vehicle collisions, performing damage analysis, speed analysis, roadway drag factors or coefficient of friction of roadway, perception and response times, lamp analysis, time and distance relationships, occupant kinematics, vehicle dynamics, braking efficiency of air brake systems on commercial motor vehicles and possibly intersection traffic signal analysis.
Requirements
ACTAR Accreditation required
8+ Years Experience
VAR/Mechanical required
B.S. Mechanical Engineering required
P.E. licensed preferred
Strong technical writing skills
Organizational skills, effective time management, and attention to detail are essential
Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, are essential
Ability to manage several investigations simultaneously
Physical Demands: While performing this job, the employee must frequently stand, walk, sit, climb, bend, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, talk, and hear. Must be able to perform field inspections, physically move debris, inspect vehicles (commercial and tractor-trailer), and drive a motor vehicle to job sites. Employee may lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Clear vision and depth perception are also necessary
Overtime: This position is classified as salaried with an exempt FLSA status. There will be periods where overtime will be required, which the employee will need to comply with in order to meet the demands of the position.
Travel Requirements: This position requires up to 25% local/regional travel. Out-of-area and overnight travel may be required
Skills and Abilities
Manage several investigations simultaneously
Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
Independent Judgement; strong analytical skills
Speaking and interacting with clients, preparing written reports of findings, and testifying in deposition or trial
Mental aptitude, cognition, concentration, and state of mind necessary to perform job duties
Knowledge of a variety of computer software applications including but not limited to, Microsoft Office Applications and computer-assisted engineering and design software
Clear and coherent report writing skills
Ability to respond to inquiries from internal and external clients
Ability to manage several investigations simultaneously
Benefits
Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
Short Term & Long Term Disability
Training & Development
Work From Home