Forensic Engineer​/Accident Reconstruction

Castañeda Engineering, Inc. is a multi-disciplined consulting forensic engineering firm that specializes in the investigation, analysis and reconstruction of complex transportation related accidents.

Since 2004, our firm has served as a trusted advisor to the legal and insurance communities, including public agencies, self-insured entities and original equipment manufacturers.

Our team of dedicated professionals is comprised of registered professional engineers, project engineers and engineering technicians who possess the technical expertise and experience to manage a case from a “rapid response” through expert witness testimony at trial.

As an engineer with our firm, you will participate and be directly involved in field inspections and documentations of accident sites and vehicles, processing and evaluating field data and in reconstruction analyses of complex transportation-related accidents.

Your engineering education and technical knowledge will be applied to evaluate and analyze factors which cause, or contribute to, collision events.

Primary responsibilities will include:

• Review of Police Reports and associated photographs
• Performing inspections and detailed documentations of accident sites employing the use of static and mobile laser scanning equipment, drone-mounted cameras and digital video
• Performing inspections and detailed documentations of crashed vehicles employing the use of static laser scanning equipment, digital cameras and electronic crash data retrieval tools
• Processing, analyzing and interpreting field data
• Generating 3D CAD reconstruction diagrams from collected field data
• Performing case-specific research and testing
• Performing computer-generated collision simulation analyses
• Performing rigorous engineering analyses with an emphasis on detail and accuracy

Our firm seeks to hire entry-level and experienced engineers to join our forensic engineering – accident reconstruction team.

We are specifically seeking motivated problem-solvers who excel in rigid-body dynamics and kinematics, possess a keen attention to detail, have a positive “can do” attitude and that can multi-task amid a fast-paced environment.

Our current available positions are for full-time, in-office employment in our Clovis, California office and require travel for field inspections (majority of travel is driving distance within 1 day).

• B.S. degree, or higher, in Mechanical Engineering or Automotive Engineering
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• A keen attention to detail
• Superb knowledge of Rigid Body Dynamics and Kinematics
• Proficiency in CAD software applications
• Proficiency in Engineering analyses software applications
• A positive attitude and a desire to contribute
• A desire for continuous professional growth and development
• Ability to multi-task and adjust to rapid-changing assignment requests
• Ability to effectively work independently and within a fast-paced team environment
• Ability to maneuver in, and around, accident sites and crashed vehicles
• Ability to lift 50 lbs.
• A flexible schedule to accommodate travel for inspections.

In addition to the above, ideal candidates will also be career-minded individuals with experience in the field of vehicular accident reconstruction who want to develop professionally and ultimately perform reconstructions individually and provide expert witness testimony in a courtroom setting.

Castañeda Engineering is committed to its employees and invests in their professional development with in-house training and specialized continuing education courses.

Full-time employment benefits include:

• A highly competitive salary commensurate with relevant experience
• Bonus opportunities
• Company paid medical, dental and vision insurance premiums