Senior Consultant; MVA Reconstructionist

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Full Time Kansas City, Kansas City, MO, US

3 days ago Requisition

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.

ESi’s Transportation group analyzes automotive, rail, aviation, marine, and commercial vehicle systems to evaluate performance, failure, and safety. Combining engineering disciplines with advanced modeling and reconstruction tools, the team supports investigations and proactive design efforts that improve safety and decision‑making.

• Conducts and directs field investigations of motor vehicles and crash scenes as needed.
• Performs engineering analysis of motor vehicle accidents.
• 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.

• Licensed Professional Engineer (P.E.).
• ACTAR certification or ability to obtain.

• 10 – 15 years’ work experience in forensic consulting, or industry consulting position.
• Authoring of high‑quality technical reports and/or peer‑reviewed publications.
• Preferred experience in consulting industry.
• Experience providing expert testimony is highly desirable.

• Familiar with basic Accident Reconstructive Software (HVE, FARO, PC‑Crash, etc.).
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint as well as Adobe Acrobat Professional.
• Windows Operating System experience highly preferred.
• Ability to interact with clients in a professional manner and develop business both internally and externally.
• Ability to communicate in a clear and concise manner both orally and in writing.
• Experience preparing technical reports and providing expert testimony desired.
• Must be available to travel occasionally as part of the national practice.

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
• Flexible Time Off (FTO) – encouraged to take 20 days of paid time off/year
• 10 paid holidays (9 standard holidays and 1 floating holiday)
• Work/Life Balance in a…