ACTAR Accident Reconstruction Expert

About the Company

I’m currently supporting a specialist forensic consulting firm in the search for an experienced ACTAR-certified Accident Reconstruction Expert to lead complex investigations within a defined geographic region. This is an excellent opportunity to join a highly respected forensic consulting environment where senior experts are trusted to lead technically challenging matters while maintaining a sustainable balance between field work, testimony, and professional life.

About the Role

This opportunity is suited to an experienced reconstructionist seeking a senior, technically focused role combining expert testimony, case leadership, mentoring, and forensic analysis. The successful individual will serve as a lead forensic expert on matters involving vehicle collisions, commercial trucking incidents, pedestrian and bicycle accidents, and other dynamic events, while working alongside multidisciplinary teams to deliver technically defensible opinions.

Responsibilities

• Lead accident reconstruction investigations involving passenger vehicles, trucking, pedestrian, bicycle, and other complex dynamic events
• Perform collision analysis including speed determination, impact severity, vehicle dynamics, and event sequencing
• Conduct site inspections, vehicle inspections, and evidence evaluations
• Analyse EDR data, video evidence, photographs, and physical evidence
• Prepare technically robust expert reports and opinions
• Provide deposition, mediation, arbitration, and trial testimony
• Mentor junior reconstruction staff and contribute to technical quality and regional growth

Qualifications

• ACTAR certification required
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline
• Demonstrated accident reconstruction experience
• Prior deposition and/or trial testimony experience
• Strong technical writing and communication skills

Required Skills

• ACTAR certification required
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline
• Demonstrated accident reconstruction experience
• Prior deposition and/or trial testimony experience
• Strong technical writing and communication skills

Preferred Skills

• Professional Engineer (PE) licence
• Master’s degree in Engineering
• Experience mentoring technical staff
• Proficiency with reconstruction software, photogrammetry, and demonstratives

Pay range and compensation package

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Equal Opportunity Statement

We are committed to diversity and inclusivity.