Vehicle Accident Reconstruction Consultant - NY/NJ Metro Area

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Rimkus (www.rimkus.com) is a worldwide leader in Engineering and Technical Consulting. NOW IS THE TIME to join this growing and stable company! We offer our full-time employees a competitive salary, bonus opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability coverage, employer-matching 401(k) plans, and opportunities for advancement.

Although this position is remote, you must reside in the NYC, Long Island, or New Jersey area.

Essential Job Functions

• Reconstructing vehicular accidents using analysis, CAE-based tools, and test data where appropriate.
• Responsibilities 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-distance relationships, occupant kinematics, vehicle dynamics, braking efficiency of air brake systems on commercial motor vehicles, and possibly intersection traffic signal analysis, etc.
• The Vehicle Accident Reconstructionist will perform timely, accurate analysis, prepare reports, and present your findings to the client.
• The Vehicle Accident Reconstructionist will also prepare and present demonstrative diagrams and charts, and provide an analysis of the cause of various incidents.
• Work involves documenting and preserving evidence, preparing written reports of findings, and providing expert testimony in litigation, as necessary.
• Provide collision scene evidence analysis and forensic mapping of collision sites and vehicles.
• Inspect cars, trucks, or other various forms of transportation.

Required Experience, Education, and Certifications

• Full-time and former law enforcement officers or mechanical engineers with 3+ years of accident reconstruction experience.
• ACTAR certification or the ability to obtain it within six months is required.

Required Skills and Abilities

• You must be able to manage several investigations simultaneously, so organizational skills and attention to detail are essential.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, are essential.
• First-rate report writing skills are crucial to success.
• Independent Judgement; strong analytical skills.
• Must be sharp, focused, and alert when conducting site/vehicle inspections.
• Speaking and interacting with clients, preparing written reports of findings, and testifying in deposition or trial.
• Must possess the mental aptitude, cognition, concentration, and state of mind necessary to perform job duties.

Physical Demands, Overtime, and Travel Requirements

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. Employees may lift and/or move up to 50 pounds; sharp vision and depth perception are also necessary.

Overtime - This position is classified as salaried with an exempt FLSA status. There will be periods when overtime will be required, which the employee must comply with 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.

Although this position is remote, you must reside in the NYC, Long Island, or New Jersey area.

The salary range for this position is $83,300 - $124,900 and is dependent on education, experience, location, and certifications/licensure.

At Rimkus, we value a diverse and inclusive workplace where all employees feel valued and respected. We are committed to creating a work environment that supports and celebrates the unique perspectives and experiences of all employees. If you share our commitment to diversity and inclusivity and are excited about joining a welcoming and supportive team, we encourage you to apply for our open positions.

Rimkus is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employee and will make all employment-related decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

THIS JOB DESCRIPTION IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE AND DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A CONTRACT FOR EMPLOYMENT OR A GUARANTEE OF CONTINUED EMPLOYMENT.

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