Senior Staff Consultant - MVA Reconstruction

Compensation will be made up of a competitive base salary as well as bonus potential determined by your own individual performance and the performance of the organization overall.

About ESi

Engineering Systems Inc. (ESi) is an engineering and scientific investigation and failure analysis firm. We primarily work with law firms, insurance companies, and manufacturers on small to large-scale projects to answer any technical questions they have. Our projects can entail investigating major transportation accidents, equipment failures, personal injury claims, and damage to residential or commercial structures. The variety and depth of our project work creates a variety of fulfilling roles at ESi.

Some of the benefits we can offer you!

• Professional Development investment
• Medical, Dental & Vision
• Life Insurance/Voluntary Life Insurance/Universal Life Insurance
• 401k with employer match
• Merit Bonus
• Annual Bonus
• Competitive Salary
• Flexible Time Off (FTO) - encouraged to take at least 20 days of paid time off/year
• Career Growth
• Pet Insurance
• Work/Life Balance
• 10 paid holidays (9 standard holidays and 1 floating holiday)
• Access to Wellbeats - on-demand fitness & well-being videos
• Wellness Reimbursement
• 30-minute fitness break available in addition to 1-hour lunch break
• Business casual dress code and positive working environment
• Continuing education opportunities

Job Description:

Motor vehicle accident reconstruction consultant responsible for planning, directing, and coordinating activities of small to mid-scale client projects regarding litigation analysis and support to ensure that goals/objectives of projects are accomplished within prescribed time frame and funding parameters by performing the below duties personally or with the assistance of other consultants, technologists, and administrative assistants.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conducts and directs field investigations of motor vehicles and crash sites 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 and 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.

Qualifications

Education Required:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering; Advanced degree in Engineering preferred.

Experience Required:

• 5+ years' work experience in forensic consulting, or industry consulting position. Authoring of high-quality technical reports and/or peer-reviewed publications.
• Preferred experience with heavy trucks and/or commercial vehicles.
• Preferred experience in consulting industry. Experience providing expert testimony is highly desirable.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

• Licensed Professional Engineer (P.E.) preferred; required to obtain PE if candidate does not possess
• ACTAR certification or ability to obtain.

Computer Skills:

• Advanced skills in Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint as well as Adobe Acrobat Professional. Windows Operating System experience highly preferred.
• Intermediate skills in graphics programs, Internet browsers, and database programs.
• Basic Accident Reconstructive Software.

Other Skills/Abilities or Other Qualifications:

• 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.
• Knowledgeable in use of 3D scanning and sUAS desirable

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk and sit. Employee move be able to climb and crawl to perform investigations. Capable of working outside given range of ambient conditions. Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

To all recruitment agencies:ESi does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or agencies. Any resume submitted to any employee of ESi without a prior written search agreement will be considered unsolicited and the property of ESi. Please, no phone calls or emails.

It is the policy of ESI, as an equal opportunity employer, to attract and retain the best qualified individuals available, without regard to race/ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, or veteran status. ESI is committed to recruiting, hiring, and promoting people with disabilities, as well as veterans. If you need assistance with completing the electronic application, please email your request to employment @ engsys.com