Senior Forensic Engineer Accident Reconstruction

JS Helds Accident Reconstruction practice is seeking an experienced Accident Reconstruction Engineer. The ideal candidate for this position has a strong interest in accident reconstruction as well as a foundation of experience in expert witness addition to their core engineering work candidates will be responsible for developing business opportunities with current and prospective clients mentoring and training junior engineers and occasionally participating in informative presentations for clients and peers.

Candidates should feel comfortable working in a fast-paced and collaborative consulting environment which requires a high degree of self-motivation professionalism organization responsiveness and resilience to stress. Previous experience managing projects and developing business opportunities specifically in the Canadian market is required.

Key Responsibilities: 

• Manage assigned engineering projects efficiently while maintaining communication with client and project team on status and scope of assigned projects.
• Conduct unbiased field investigations and testing of incidents and/or loss events.
• Perform site examinations relating to vehicles/trucks and scenes.
• Preserve and document physical evidence efficiently through accurate measurements photographs and notes.
• Perform testing (i.e. brake/acceleration testing day/night visibility testing slip testing) as required
• Download electronic data from vehicles/trucks.
• Assess the mechanical state or condition of a vehicle/truck and diagnose mechanical failures.
• Analyze data and conduct complex calculations.
• Conduct computer simulations and utilize other computer software as required.
• Provide technical findings analysis and conclusions either verbally or in writing in a timely fashion and in laymens terms.
• Travel for client meetings field work marketing and business development within the province and on occasion outside the province.
• Maintain technical and professional knowledge related to the engineers practice area(s) through attending continuing education courses and workshops attending industry/practice related seminars reviewing relevant scientific and professional publications and participating in professional organizations and societies.
• Continuously meet or exceed assigned performance metrics and goals.

Qualifications :

• Bachelors or Masters degree in Engineering required. Mechanical Engineering degree is preferred.
• 5 years of experience.
• Active Professional Engineering designation.
• High level understanding and knowledge of vehicle mechanical systems.
• Excellent hands-on abilities.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills. Experience in technical reports is preferred.
• Strong organizational skills and attitude to deliver results.
• Mathematically and technologically inclined with the ability to adapt to new environments or scenarios quickly.
• Skilled with software and technical systems.
• Willingness and ability to obtain additional licensure and certification.
• Ability to work remotely or while travelling to different job sites. (reliable cellular service access to high-speed data etc.)
• Willingness and desire to work above and beyond the minimum performance and goal requirements.

Physical and Mental Job Qualifications

• Must be able to travel to different regions primarily within province. (have reliable transportation etc.)
• Willing to work outdoors during harsh weather conditions to conduct vehicle/scene examinations.

Some of the Benefits We Have Include

J.S. Held understands all our employees are people and sometimes life needs flexibility. We work to always provide an environment that best supports and suits our teams needs.

• Our flexible work environment allows employees to work remotely when needed
• Medical Dental and Vision Insurance

A reasonable estimate of the salary range for this role is $128000 - $140000 CAD. Any offered salary range is based on a wide array of factors including but not limited to skillset experience training location scope of role management responsibility etc.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities duties or responsibilities required of the employee for this job. Duties responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

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EEO and Job Accommodations

We embrace diversity and our commitment to building a team and environment that fosters professional and personal enrichment is unwavering. We are greater when we are equal!

J.S. Held is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to hiring a diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex gender identity sexual orientation race color religion national origin disability protected Veteran status age or any other characteristic protected by law.

If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request for a reasonable accommodation please email and include Applicant Accommodation within the subject line with your request and contact information.

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Additional Information :

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Remote Work :

Yes

Employment Type :

Full-time