Vehicle Accident Reconstructionist
Core
Investigate, analyze, and reconstruct motor vehicle collisions to prepare defensible expert opinions for litigation.
Role type
Senior IC vehicle accident reconstructionist
Builds
Defensible expert reports, diagrams, animations, and technical graphics for legal proceedings
Domain
Forensic engineering / automotive safety
Required skills
Collision reconstruction principles, CAE-based tools, field investigation, forensic mapping, EDR/ECM data analysis, impact speed calculation, vehicle dynamics, expert testimony, technical writing
Preferred skills
Mechanical/Civil Engineering degree, Professional Engineer (PE) license, commercial vehicle reconstruction, automotive design/maintenance background, simulation tools (Virtual Crash, PC-Crash, HVE), photogrammetry
Technologies
CAE tools, EDR/ECM systems, Virtual Crash, PC-Crash, HVE, Drone/photogrammetry platforms
Responsibilities
Conduct field investigations and forensic mapping; analyze electronic data from heavy trucks and passenger vehicles; evaluate impact speeds, friction, and vehicle dynamics; prepare demonstrative exhibits and written reports; provide deposition and trial testimony; manage project scopes and budgets
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC