Senior Biomechanical Engineer; Accident Reconstruction

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.

JS Held’s Accident Reconstruction practice is seeking a Senior Biomechanical Engineer. The ideal candidate has a strong interest in biomechanics and a foundation of experience in expert witness testimony. In addition to core engineering work, the role involves developing business opportunities with current and prospective clients, mentoring and training junior engineers, and occasionally presenting for clients and peers. Candidates should be comfortable working in a fast‑paced, collaborative consulting environment that requires high self‑motivation, professionalism, organization, responsiveness, and resilience to stress.

Previous experience managing small projects and developing business opportunities with clients is favored.

• Manage engineering projects and project teams of engineers, scientists, and technicians.
• Conduct unbiased field investigations and testing of incidents and/or loss events.
• Investigate and analyze biomechanical and injury‑related aspects of engineering projects.
• Provide technical findings, analysis, and conclusions, either verbally or in writing, in a timely fashion and in laymen’s terms.
• Identify, develop, and secure new business opportunities.
• Travel for client meetings, 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 continuing education, seminars, and professional societies.
• Continuously meet or exceed assigned performance metrics and goals.

• Ph.D. in Biomechanical Engineering or Biomedical Engineering is required.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering is preferred.
• Minimum of 15 years of post‑academic industry engineering experience preferred.
• ACTAR certification or ability to obtain within 1 year.
• 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.
• Willingness and desire to work above and beyond the minimum performance and goal requirements.

• Ability to work remotely or while traveling to different job sites.
• Must be able to travel to different regions.

• 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 – $275,000.

J.S. Held is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to hiring a diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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