Mechanical Engineer, P.E Accident Reconstruction

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EFI Global is a full-service engineering, fire investigation, environmental, health and safety, and specialty consulting services firm serving a variety of industries in both the public and private sectors. Over the last four decades, we have grown from a boutique firm specializing in handling insurance fraud and arson cases and providing expert witness testimony, into a recognized global leader in engineering failure analysis, origin-and-cause investigations, environmental consulting, laboratory testing and specialty consulting.

Our forensic investigation, engineering and environmental services teams around the world share a dedication to expertise, quality and demonstrating to customers that caring counts. Each of our more than 700 professional engineers, fire investigators, architects and scientists was selected for their technical proficiency, in-depth industry knowledge and commitment to professional integrity. Together, our diverse backgrounds and collective insights empower clients to make better-informed business decisions.

EFI’s combination of global solutions and local expertise has earned the firm a reputation for delivering timely responses that consistently meet our clients’ expectations—anytime, anywhere.  to learn more about EFI Global.

Are you a problem-solver with a passion for uncovering the truth behind complex mechanical failures and vehicle accidents? We are seeking a highly skilled Mechanical Engineer with a Professional Engineer (P.E.) license to join our dynamic team of forensic experts. Vehicle Accident Reconstruction experience is required.
ACTAR certification is preferred. In this role, you will leverage your technical knowledge and investigative mindset to analyze mechanical systems, mechanical equipment, component failures, and reconstruct accident scenarios, providing clear, defensible conclusions that make a real impact in legal and insurance cases.

As a trusted authority in forensic mechanical engineering and vehicle accident reconstruction
, you will work on challenging projects that demand precision, creativity, and critical thinking. From evaluating component failures to interpreting crash dynamics, your expertise will help clients understand what happened—and why. You’ll collaborate with attorneys, insurance professionals, and industry specialists, delivering detailed reports and expert testimony that stand up to scrutiny.

This is more than a job—it’s an opportunity to apply engineering principles in a unique, high-stakes environment where your work drives truth and accountability. If you thrive on technical challenges, enjoy investigative work, and want to be part of a team that values integrity and innovation, we want to hear from you.

• Prefer candidate reside in greater Los Angeles area.

To investigate accident sites, vehicles, and equipment, researching, documenting evidence and determine damage, and provide clients with expert opinions.

• Conducts investigations of vehicles, equipment, and accident sites to document the evidence and determine the scope of damage.
• Investigates and assesses damages due to failures and determines the origin of failure for insurers and litigation support.
• Researches, evaluates, analyzes and tests the causation of accidents and failures.
• Collaborates with other engineering disciplines to produce detailed reports outlining the cause of the accident.
• Serves as an expert witness in court and/or in depositions.
• Documents and maintains billable hours on a time and expense basis for…