Senior Accident Reconstructionist; ACTAR

Company Description

J.S. Held is a global consulting firm that combines technical, scientific, financial, and strategic expertise to advise clients seeking to realize value and mitigate risk. Our professionals serve as trusted advisors to organizations facing high‑stakes matters demanding urgent attention, staunch integrity, proven experience, clear‑cut analysis, and an understanding of both tangible and intangible assets.

The firm provides a comprehensive suite of services, products, and data that enable clients to navigate complex, contentious, and often catastrophic situations.

JS Held’s Accident Reconstruction practice is seeking an experienced Accident Reconstruction Engineer. The ideal candidate has a strong interest in accident reconstruction and a foundation of experience in expert witness testimony. In addition to core engineering work, candidates will develop business opportunities with current and prospective clients, mentor and train junior engineers, and occasionally participate in informative presentations for clients and peers.

Candidates should feel comfortable working in a fast‑paced, collaborative consulting environment that requires a high degree of self‑motivation, professionalism, organization, responsiveness, and resilience to stress. Previous experience managing projects and developing business opportunities is required.

• Manage accident reconstruction projects and clients.
• Identify, develop, and secure new business opportunities.
• Conduct unbiased field investigations and testing of incidents and/or loss events.
• Provide technical findings, analysis, and conclusions, either verbally or in writing, in a timely fashion and in laymen’s terms.
• Travel for inspections, field work, marketing, and business development.
• Maintain communication with client and project team on status and scope of assigned projects.
• Maintain technical and professional knowledge related to the engineer’s 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.

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in an engineering field is preferred.
• Minimum of 15 years of post‑academic industry engineering experience preferred.
• ACTAR certification preferred.
• Foundation of testifying experience preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills. Experience in technical reports is preferred.
• Strong organizational skills and attitude to deliver results. Experience managing teams is preferred.
• 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.

• Master’s Degree

• Must be able to travel to different regions throughout the United States. (have reliable transportation, etc.)

• Our flexible work environment allows employees to work remotely, when needed.
• Flexible Time Off policy.
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance.
• 401k Match.
• Commuter Benefit.

A reasonable estimate of the salary range for this role is $150,000 - $250,000. Any offered salary range is based on a wide array of factors including but not limited to skillset, experience, training, location, scope of role, and management responsibility.

Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

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