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Forensic Vehicle Accident Reconstructionist (ACTAR required) - Charleston, SC, Columbia, SC, Savannah, GA areas
Rimkus
Mechanical engineer performing forensic vehicle accident reconstruction and failure analysis.
1d ago
Intermediate (4-7 years)
Full Time
Savannah, GA
Field
Company Size
1,500 Employees
Service Specialisms
Forensic Engineering
Consulting
Engineering
Litigation Support
Property Damage Assessments
Risk Management
Technical Services
Expert Witness Services
Sector Specialisms
Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC)
Developers, Owners, and Managers
Government
Healthcare Technology
Hospitality, Retail, and Restaurant
Industrial
Insurance
Marine
Role
What you would be doing
damage analysis
accident reconstruction
forensic mapping
cad sketches
data retrieval
client reporting
- Work involves documenting and preserving evidence, preparing written reports of findings, and providing expert testimony in litigation as necessary.
- Evaluate cars, trucks, tractors, or other various forms of transportation.
- Reviews and interprets relevant codes, standards, drawings, specifications, technical manuals, peer-reviewed literature, data logs, and other documentation to evaluate the compliance of the design, installation, operation, and maintenance of the subject product, equipment, or system.
- Analyze product liability, design, and safety.
- Performing damage analysis, speeds from damage (energy), coefficient of friction of roadway, time and distance relationships, lamp analysis, occupant kinematics, vehicle dynamics, perception and response times, braking efficiency of air brake systems on commercial motor vehicles, and possibly intersection traffic signal analysis.
- Inspects sites/products/equipment/systems; performs electronic data retrieval and analysis of commercial and non-commercial equipment; documents site/product conditions, determines cause and origin of damage; performs site surveys with total station survey, scanners, drones, and other means of 3D documentation; performs mechanical engineering calculations; prepares CAD-based and manual sketches as required; orders and evaluates required laboratory testing and performs analyses.
- Performs failure analysis and forensic assignments within the field of mechanical engineering expertise based on a scope of work and budget prepared by the consultant and agreed upon by the client in advance of performing the work.
- Investigates how and why an incident occurred, including identifying the origin, failure mechanism, and root cause of the incident, as well as the role of the mechanical system in question.
- The Vehicle Accident Reconstructionist will also prepare and present demonstrative diagrams and charts and provide an analysis of the cause of various incidents.
- Reconstructing vehicular accidents using analysis, CAE-based tools, and test data where appropriate.
- Speaking and interacting with clients, preparing written reports of findings, and testifying in deposition or trial.
- Conducts various analyses including, but not limited to, industrial safety and accidents; equipment and machinery design and failure; product liability, and design and safety.
- Provide collision scene evidence analysis and forensic mapping of collision sites and vehicles.
- The Vehicle Accident Reconstructionist will perform timely, accurate analysis, prepare reports, and present your findings to the client.
- Initiates, develops, and maintains mutually beneficial client relationships.
- Provides support on fire and explosion investigations involving mechanical systems, products, and equipment.
- Responsibility will include analyzing single and multiple vehicle collisions, performing damage analysis, speed analysis, roadway drag factors or coefficient of friction of roadway, perception and response times, lamp analysis, time-distance relationships, occupant kinematics, vehicle dynamics, braking efficiency of air brake systems on commercial motor vehicles and possibly intersection traffic signal analysis. etc.
- Inspect and analyze automotive or mechanical parts to determine the cause of failure.
What you bring
pe license
bs mechanical
project management
8+ years
microsoft office
actar
- P.E. licensed preferred
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, are essential.
- You must be able to manage several investigations simultaneously, so organizational skills, effective time management, and attention to detail are essential.
- B.S. Mechanical Engineering preferred
- Must possess the mental aptitude, cognition, concentration, and state of mind necessary to perform job duties.
- Must be able to interact and communicate with clients at all levels (e.g., internal and external).
- Project Management and/or Field Investigation experience required Strongly preferred.
- 8+ Years Experience VAR/Mechanical required
- Physically able to climb ladders, walk on uneven and unleveled surfaces, enter and work in confined spaces, crawl under vehicles to inspect damage.
- Independent Judgement; strong analytical skills.
- Report writing skills are crucial to success.
- Must have strong technical writing skills.
- Must have knowledge of a variety of computer software applications including but not limited to, Microsoft Office Applications and computer-assisted engineering and design software.
- Ability to respond to inquiries from internal and external clients.
- Ability to clearly and coherently write scopes-of-work, budget estimates, schedules, reports of findings, proposals, general correspondence, and other technical documents.
- ACTAR Accreditation required.
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Company
Overview
1983 Founded
Year Established
The firm was established in 1983 by Robert E. Rimkus in Houston.
>110 Offices
Global Presence
Expanded to over 110 offices across 10 countries over four decades.
$100M–$500M Revenues
Financial Performance
The company reports strong annual revenues in the $100 million to $500 million range since 2024.
714 MW Wind Farms
Energy Projects
Engages in large-scale renewable energy projects, including 714 MW offshore wind farms.
- Began as a home-based forensic engineering consultancy by chemical engineer Robert E. Rimkus.
- Over four decades, expanded into a global network.
- Financially backed by private equity partner HGGC since 2024.
- Typical projects include double-deck tunnel assessments, run-of-river hydro plants, and other engineering challenges.
- Core specialisms include forensic analysis of failures, built-environment consulting, expert witness services, and laboratory testing.
- Standout capabilities include human performance labs, materials failure labs, forensic meteorology tools, and product safety testing.
- Strategic acquisitions—like CCi in 2021—broadened its reach into building consulting and claims support.
- Noteworthy for its in-house WeatherPathâ„¢ app, wildfire preparedness guidance, and forensic fire & explosion investigation teams.
- Work bridges technical consulting, legal dispute resolution, construction oversight, and scientific testing, serving insurers, law firms, governments, and corporates.
- Do the right thing. Build trust and respect. We tell the truth.
- We do what we say we will do. We provide exceptional customer service. We are all individually responsible for performance.
- Excellence in everything we do. Innovation and continuous improvement. Our team members’ prosperity and well-being.
- We are one team. We collaborate toward shared objectives. We help and support each other.
- Offers greenhouse gas and carbon footprint analysis and benchmarking.
- Conducts ASHRAE Level I, II, and III energy audits in buildings.
- Designs and implements energy‑ and GHG‑reducing projects, with full engineering services.
- Supports LEED and sustainability consulting across NC, CI, CS, EBOM project types.
- Provides full assessments of building envelope, MEP systems, vertical transportation to optimize energy use.
- Performs energy evaluation and submission for compliance with local energy‑reporting ordinances.
1,500+ Employees
Global Workforce
Engages a diverse team spanning 110+ offices worldwide.
- Has a dedicated DE&I committee promoting initiatives across the business and employee touchpoints.
- Implements internal programs including employee surveys, trainings, and resources to foster inclusive culture.
- Commits to bias awareness and key training in hiring to build and develop a strong, diverse talent pipeline.
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