Senior Accident Reconstructionist

The Role:The Senior Accident Reconstructionist works with expert staff in reconstructing vehicular accidents and requires advanced experience in forensic accident reconstruction investigations. This role requires traveling to the site of vehicular accidents assessing conditions leading to the accident utilizing specialized software to reconstruct the accidents working with forensic animators to develop 3D models and other graphics for trial exhibits accurately analyzing crash patterns and providing written conclusions to determine factors contributing to the accidents. The role also requires familiarity with providing litigation support services including legal depositions working with attorneys clients and adjusters. Additionally the ideal candidate has an established network of clientele (e.g. lawyers insurance carriers etc.) and is experienced with building establishing and maintaining rapport with this ideal candidate has an established network of clientele and is experienced with building establishing and maintaining rapport with this is a fully remote role open to candidates located anywhere in the United States. Candidates located in the listed states are encouraged to This Role You Will:Conduct accident investigations by traveling to and documenting accident scenes downloading vehicle data recorders performing analysis of accidents using crash simulation software writing reports and providing litigation support services to clients. Initiate client contact and build rapport with insurance examiners lawyers and/or with clientele regarding scope of work investigation tasks budget and project completion timelines/ expert testimony in depositions or trials as expert witness if/when vehicular investigations including documenting crash scenes using 3D laser scanners photography drones CDR/EDR download and measuring vehicle crush patterns and conduct research (vehicle specifications crash test data maintenance history etc.)Process 3D laser scan point cloud data using engineering workstation with forensic animators to develop scaled 3D drawings of crash scenes and PC Crash (or other similar collision reconstruction software) to perform simulations of automobile engineering principles and momentum equations to calculate factors such as impact and departure speeds collision forces trajectories of the vehicles and other types of analysis. Compare calculations with crash test reports of similar collisions to correlate damages based on speed and reports detailing the accident reconstruction process and including findings and conclusions. Provides reports to clients to assist with determining the contributory factors of an papers and journals related to vehicular accident reconstruction to advance the scientific techniques used in the reconstruction You Bring:4 years of experience in forensic accident reconstruction requiredDegree in Mechanical Engineering requiredValid PE license ACTAR certification and/or SAE certification requiredDemonstrated experience calculating impact and departure speeds collision forces and trajectoriesBackground in automotive engineering and automotive control systemsExperience supporting insurance legal and claims clientsExperience with computer simulations and CAD toolsPrior deposition and courtroom testimony experience a plusBased in (or planning to relocate to) the job location Willingness to travel and work collaboratively in a team environmentWho We Are: YA Group is an international professional services organization providing forensic consulting engineering risk mitigation and related services. Founded over 25 years ago as a property damage consulting firm YA has expanded through organic growth and strategic acquisitions. Today YA has over 800 professionals dedicated to excellence partnership and driving Groups Accident Reconstruction & Biomechanics team applies scientific investigation engineering principles and advanced technology to determine how collisions occur and why. Our experts bring extensive training and experience using sophisticated toolsincluding 3D modeling vehicle and site inspections Event Data Recorder downloads and forensic animationsto analyze physical evidence and reconstruct events with clarity and accuracy. Capable of handling the full spectrum of motor vehicle accidentsfrom lowspeed impacts to complex rollover events heavytruck collisions autonomous vehicle incidents and ADAS evaluationsour multidisciplinary specialists deliver analytically grounded findings that support clients across insurance legal corporate and transportation addition our professionals are experienced in litigation support and are courtroomqualified experts providing clear confident testimony to effectively communicate reconstruction results and technical Offer:Employee-focused cultureStrong commitment to work-life balanceRemote workFlexible vacation & Paid holidaysPaid family care/sick leaveParental leaveMedical Dental Vision more401k w/matchCareer growthCompetitive salaries BonusFraudulent Recruitment Alert:Please be vigilant against fraudulent recruitment attempts. YA will never ask for personal financial information (such as bank account numbers or identification numbers) via social media or chat-based apps. We also will not request money for the purchase of business equipment post job opportunities on Craigslist or conduct interviews solely via text official email communications regarding your application will come from or directly from a member of our talent team using an @ domain you suspect any fraudulent activity please contact us directly :As part of our recruitment process we may use AI-assisted tools to support candidate screening and evaluation. These tools are designed to assistrather than replacehuman decision-making and all employment decisions are made by our recruiting team in accordance with applicable laws and our commitment to equal employment opportunity. Where required by law we will provide additional information about the use of these tools including their purpose and offer alternative processes or accommodations upon :As part of our recruitment process we may use AI-assisted tools to support candidate screening and evaluation. These tools are designed to assistrather than replacehuman decision-making and all employment decisions are made by our recruiting team in accordance with applicable laws and our commitment to equal employment opportunity. Where required by law we will provide additional information about the use of these tools including their purpose and offer alternative processes or accommodations upon request.