Vehicle Accident Reconstructionist

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Rimkus (www.rimkus.com) is a worldwide leader in engineering and technical consulting. Rimkus experts specialize in building envelopes, engineering, forensic consulting, dispute resolution, construction management services, and solutions built for the environment.

NOW IS THE TIME to join this growing and stable company! We offer our full-time employees a competitive salary, bonus opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability coverage, employer-matching 401(k) plans, and opportunities for advancement.

Job Responsibilities Include: 

Responsible for investigating, analyzing, and reconstructing vehicular accidents. Duties include analyzing single- and multiple-vehicle collisions, speeds, roadway drag factors, reaction times, impaired and non-impaired driving behavior, lamps, tires, time-distance relationships, and injury correlation to collisions. Prepares and presents demonstrative diagrams, charts, and analyses of the cause and origin of various collisions. May also inspect and analyze automotive or mechanical parts for the origin and cause of failure. Documents and preserves evidence obtained, prepare written reports of findings, and provides expert testimony in litigation as necessary.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Reconstructs vehicular accidents using engineering analysis, CAE-based tools, and test data where appropriate.


• Provides collision scene evidence analysis and forensic mapping of collision sites and vehicles. • Evaluates cars, trucks, and other various forms of transportation.


• Performs damage analysis, speeds from damage (energy), coefficient of friction of roadway, time and distance relationships, lamp analysis, occupant kinematics, vehicle dynamics, perception and reaction times, braking efficiency of air brake systems on commercial motor vehicles, and intersection traffic signal analysis.


• Inspects and analyzes automotive parts or mechanical parts to determine the cause of failure.


• Analyzes product liability, design, and safety.


• Performs other duties as requested. 

Required Skills & Abilities

• Actual professional/industry working exp.


• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.


• Independent judgment; strong analytical skills.


• Ability to provide expert witness testimony.

Required Experience, Education, & Certifications

• B.S. Mechanical Engineering required.


• PE license required.


• Master’s degree or Ph.D. in mechanical engineering preferred. 


• 2-10+ years’ experience required

Physical Demands, Overtime, and Travel

• Physical Demands – Standard


• Overtime – Standard


• Travel Requirements – Standard

At Rimkus, we value a diverse and inclusive workplace where all employees feel valued and respected. We are committed to creating a work environment that supports and celebrates the unique perspectives and experiences of all employees. If you share our commitment to diversity and inclusivity and are excited about joining a welcoming and supportive team, we encourage you to apply for our open positions. Rimkus is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and will make all employment-related decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

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