Senior Staff Consultant (Auto Reconstruction ​/ Crashworthiness

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Full Time Ann Arbor, Ann Arbor, MI, US

30+ days ago Requisition

About ESi

Engineering Systems Inc. (ESi) is an engineering and scientific investigation and failure analysis firm. We are frequently retained by law firms, insurance companies, and manufacturers to answer complex technical questions on projects ranging from small, focused investigations to large-scale, high-profile losses.

Our work spans a wide range of challenges, including major transportation accidents, equipment and product failures, personal injury claims, and damage to residential, commercial, and industrial structures. The variety, complexity, and real-world impact of our projects create deeply fulfilling and intellectually engaging careers for our consultants.

At ESi, you’ll have the opportunity to shape your own path while being supported by a collaborative culture, national expertise, and industry-leading resources.

Why ESi

ESi’s Transportation group analyzes automotive, rail, aviation, marine, and commercial vehicle systems to understand performance, failure, and safety. Combining engineering, human factors, biomechanics, and materials science, the team applies advanced reconstruction and modeling tools to support investigations and proactive design efforts that improve transportation safety and decision-making.

Key Responsibilities

• Conducts and directs field investigations of motor vehicles and crash scenes as needed.
• Performs engineering analysis of motor vehicle accidents, including crash worthiness evaluations.
• Authors high-quality technical reports.
• Conducts well-developed and well-prepared client presentations.
• Testifies in court or provides depositions if requested by clients.
• Establishes work plan and staffing for each phase of project, and arranges for assignment of project personnel.
• Confers with project staff to outline work plan and to assign duties, responsibilities, and scope of authority.
• Directs and coordinates project within prescribed schedule and budget scopes.
• Confers with project personnel to provide technical advice and resolve problems.
• Seeks technical advice and oversight from more experienced consultants when necessary.
• Coordinates proper internal project technical reviews.
• Works with Business Development to identify potential clients and strategies to build client base.
• Actively participates in Business Development activities, including client meetings, presentations, and appropriate conferences.
• Mentors earlier-career employees in growth and development.
• Actively works to develop client base and book of business.
• Actively seeks to develop professionally in skills, experience, and industry reputation.

Qualifications

• Education / Certifications / Licenses Required
  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering required;
    Master’s degree in Engineering preferred.
  • Licensed Professional Engineer (P.E.) preferred; ACTAR certification or ability to obtain.
• Experience Required
  • 5–10 years of work experience in forensic consulting, accident reconstruction, or automotive engineering.
  • Track record authoring high-quality technical reports and/or peer-reviewed publications.
  • Experience providing expert testimony is desirable; preferred experience in the consulting industry.
• Other Technical & Non-Technical Skills
  • Familiarity with accident reconstruction software (HVE, FARO, PC-Crash, etc.) and crash worthiness analysis tools; advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office suite.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills; ability to interact with clients professionally and develop business internally and externally.
  • Must be available to travel occasionally as part of the national practice.

What We Can Offer You

We believe great work happens when people feel supported, challenged, and trusted. Some of the benefits we offer include:

• Life Insurance/Voluntary Life Insurance/Universal Life Insurance
• 401k with employer match
• Pet Insurance
• Competitive salary with merit-based or annual bonus programs
• Flexible Time Off (FTO) – encouraged to take 20 days of…