Senior Accident Reconstructionist; ACTAR

Company Description

Are you looking to join an organization that is growing and dynamic? What about a high‑energy, collaborative environment that rewards hard work? 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. The firm provides a comprehensive suite of services, products, and data that enable clients to navigate complex, contentious, and often catastrophic situations.

JS Held’s Accident Reconstruction practice is seeking an experienced Accident Reconstruction Engineer. The ideal candidate has a strong interest in accident reconstruction and a foundation of experience in expert witness testimony. Candidates will develop business opportunities with current and prospective clients, mentor and train junior engineers, and occasionally present to clients and peers. The role requires a fast‑paced, collaborative consulting environment demanding self‑motivation, professionalism, organization, responsiveness, and resilience to stress.

Previous experience managing projects and developing business opportunities is required.

• Manage accident reconstruction projects and clients.
• Identify, develop, and secure new business opportunities.
• Conduct unbiased field investigations and testing of incidents and/or loss events.
• Provide technical findings, analysis, and conclusions, verbally or in writing, in laymen’s terms.
• Travel for inspections, 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 courses, workshops, seminars, publications, and professional organizations.
• Continuously meet or exceed assigned performance metrics and goals.

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in an Engineering field (preferred).
• Minimum of 15 years of post‑academic industry engineering experience (preferred).
• ACTAR certification (preferred).
• Foundation of testifying experience (preferred).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; experience in technical reports (preferred).
• Strong organizational skills and an attitude to deliver results; experience managing teams (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.
• Ability to work remotely or while traveling to different job sites (reliable cellular service, access to high‑speed data, etc.).
• Willingness and desire to work above and beyond minimum performance and goal requirements.

• Master’s Degree.

• Must be able to travel to different regions throughout the United States (reliable transportation).

• Flexible work environment allows employees to work remotely, when needed.
• Flexible Time Off policy.
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance.
• 401(k) Match.
• Commuter Benefit.

A reasonable estimate of the salary range for this role is $150,000 – $250,000.

Chicago, IL

• Seniority level:
  Executive
• Employment type:
  
  Full‑time
• Job function:
  Consulting
• Industries:
  Business Consulting and Services

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

We embrace diversity and our commitment to building a team and environment that fosters professional and personal enrichment is unwavering. 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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