📍 Seattle, WA
🚗 Accident Reconstruction | Forensic Investigations | Expert Witness
🎓 Advanced Degree Preferred | P.E. or ACTAR Highly Valued
🏢 Established National Forensic Engineering & Scientific Consulting Firm
🎁 Full-Time | Salaried | Benefits

About the Company

Our client is a nationally recognized forensic engineering, scientific, and technical consulting firm with decades of experience assisting clients with complex engineering investigations and litigation matters.

Their multidisciplinary team includes engineers, scientists, biomechanical experts, and other technical specialists providing forensic engineering, expert witness testimony, biomechanics, human performance, research, testing, and evaluation services.

The firm works with insurance companies, law firms, government agencies, corporate safety departments, claims professionals, and risk management teams throughout the United States.

They are currently seeking an experienced Accident Reconstruction Engineer to join their team in Seattle, WA. While Seattle is the preferred location for this opening, highly experienced forensic professionals outside the immediate area may also be considered.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Investigate and reconstruct complex motor vehicle collisions involving passenger and commercial vehicles

• Investigate incidents involving pedestrians, bicyclists, motorcycles, electric scooters, and other roadway users

• Perform vehicle, accident scene, and physical evidence inspections

• Utilize advanced 3D scanning technology and forensic software during investigations

• Conduct testing and collect physical and electronic evidence relevant to collision reconstruction

• Perform Event Data Recorder (EDR) downloads and analysis

• Evaluate Advanced Driver-Assistance Systems (ADAS) data when applicable

• Apply engineering principles, physics, human factors, and scientific methodologies to determine how and why collisions occurred

• Analyze vehicle dynamics, physical evidence, electronic data, and other factors involved in accident causation

• Develop technically sound and well-supported engineering opinions

• Prepare clear, comprehensive technical reports communicating findings to both technical and non-technical audiences

• Participate in depositions and trials and provide expert testimony when required

• Prepare and deliver technical and educational presentations to clients, industry groups, and technical conferences

• Continue developing technical expertise through continuing education, research, technical publications, and industry involvement

• Independently manage multiple forensic cases, investigations, and deadlines

What You Bring

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, or another related engineering discipline

• Ph.D. preferred; Master's degree may be considered

• Significant professional experience in Accident Reconstruction, forensic engineering, or forensic investigations

• Mechanical Engineering background is particularly desirable for Accident Reconstruction

• Professional Engineer (P.E.) license and/or ACTAR accreditation strongly preferred

• Strong understanding of engineering principles, physics, vehicle dynamics, and collision analysis

• Experience investigating passenger and/or commercial vehicle collisions

• Knowledge of EDR data, vehicle electronics, and ADAS technologies

• Experience with vehicle, site, and evidence inspections

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities

• Excellent technical writing and verbal communication skills

• Ability to clearly explain complex technical concepts to attorneys, adjusters, juries, and other non-technical audiences

• Ability to independently manage multiple cases and deadlines while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team

• Interest and experience working within a litigation environment

• Valid driver's license and ability to meet company driving standards

Technical Experience

Experience with one or more of the following is highly desirable:

• PC-Crash

• Virtual CRASH

• HVE

• FARO SCENE or similar 3D scanning platforms

• AutoCAD

• PhotoModeler

• EDR data acquisition and analysis

• ADAS data and vehicle electronics

• Computer simulation and Accident Reconstruction software

Hands-on mechanical or automotive experience is also highly valued.

Physical & Travel Requirements

• Ability and willingness to travel for accident scene, vehicle, and evidence inspections

• Frequent driving may be required depending on caseload

• Occasional overnight travel

• Ability to perform hands-on field investigations and evidence inspections

• Valid driver's license required

Why Join This Team?

• Join an established forensic organization with a national reputation and decades of experience

• Work alongside a multidisciplinary team of engineers, scientists, biomechanical experts, and technical specialists

• Investigate technically challenging and complex Accident Reconstruction matters

• Utilize advanced technology, including 3D scanning, EDR data, ADAS information, and sophisticated reconstruction software

• Develop and expand your expert witness experience through litigation, deposition, and trial involvement

• Expand your technical expertise through continuing education, research, presentations, and technical publications

• Work with a diverse client base that includes law firms, insurance companies, government agencies, and corporate clients

• Build a long-term career within a growing national forensic engineering and scientific consulting organization

Location

This opportunity is ideally based in Seattle, Washington, supporting Accident Reconstruction and forensic investigations throughout the region.

The firm is particularly interested in experienced forensic professionals who can support its Accident Reconstruction practice from the Seattle market. However, highly experienced Accident Reconstruction professionals located elsewhere may also be considered.