COMPANY OVERVIEW:

YA Engineering Services (YAES) is a rapidly growing national multi-disciplinary forensic consulting firm that includes structural, mechanical, electrical, and geotechnical engineering services; architectural and building envelope investigative services; non-destructive testing services; seismic risk assessment services; materials analysis services; expert witness and litigation support services; and accident reconstruction services. YAES provides immediate response to new assignments, performs investigations in a timely manner, and provides comprehensive reports that are clear, concise, and backed by reasonable and sometimes complex analyses and recommendations. YAES offers a team of highly qualified, technically excellent engineering and architectural professionals who work seamlessly together to service the needs of our clients in the model of an engineering cooperative.

SUMMARY

YAES Reconstruction Engineers will use broad design experience to provide investigation, analysis, reports, and testimony relating to civil litigation and/or insurance claims. In this role, Reconstruction Engineers will apply technical knowledge to gather critical information and evidence, perform detailed analyses, and communicate verbal and written results in a manner that gives clarity to clients. Reconstruction Engineers possess hands-on mechanical skills, extensive experience with automobiles, and a high degree of creative problem-solving ability. THIS IS A REMOTE ROLE WITH THE IDEAL CANDIDATE BASED IN THE STATE OF TEXAS.

ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Conduct field investigations, performing mechanical failure and accident analysis involving various types of motor vehicles.
• Reconstruct vehicular accidents using engineering analysis and CAD-based tools.
• Inspect and analyze automotive and mechanical parts to determine the cause of failure.
• Work independently and/or part of a team, with other engineering disciplines, to determine the root cause of an incident.
• Perform analyses and conclusion, prepare reports, and present findings to the client and other interested parties.
• Document and preserve evidence obtained and provide expert testimony in litigation as necessary.
• Manages resources working on specific projects to ensure work is completed in a timely and professional manner.
• Generates leads and obtains new work through strong relationships with clients.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS: 

EDUCATION:

• Master's degree in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering required.
• P.E. license required.

EXPERIENCE:

• 5+ years of experience in vehicular accident reconstruction (VAR) required, specifically in the automotive or commercial vehicle industries considered a plus.
• Engineering consulting experience preferred.
• Must have excellent communication skills and strong technical writing skills.
• Extensive experience in CAD-based programs, Microsoft Office Suite.

OTHER SKILLS/ ABILITIES:

• Must be willing to travel with short notice.
• Must be able to manage several projects simultaneously and be detail orientated.
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds.
• Must be able to maneuver in, under, and around on-site crash vehicles.