Mechanical Engineer (Vehicle Accident Reconstruction)

S-E-A's St. Louis office is adding a mechanical engineer to their busy staff due, to growth! This is an ideal role for an engineer who is passionate about vehicles and wants site/field work incorporated into their day. At S-E-A, we find the "why" when things fail, working as experts, testifying through deposition and or trial. Must have prior mechanical experience specific to vehicles.

Essential Job Functions & Responsibilities:

• Conduct field investigations and perform failure/accident analysis on incidents involving all types of vehicles and related mechanical equipment
• Conduct vehicular accident reconstruction and mechanical failure analysis initially in a support role and later as a project lead
• Perform calculations, engineering analysis, computer analyses and simulations and technical reporting
• Investigate design, safety and failure of machinery and mechanical systems
• Provide technical findings and conclusions in laymen's terms, both verbally and in writing
• Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies
• Regular and predictable physical presence in the office
• Long term goal to become testifying expert
• Ability to accept and integrate constructive feedback into job performance
• Regular and predictable presence at work

Position Requirements:

• B.S in Mechanical Engineering required, Master's Degree preferred
• P. E. licensed preferred or eligible within six months for P. E. registration through testing
• Five years minimum of post-academic engineering work experience required
• Vehicular knowledge is required
• NHTSA, Forensic, Racing or Vehicle Safety background is a plus
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Computer skills with spreadsheets, word processing and presentation software is a must
• Computer aided drawing skills is a plus
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills
• Public speaking experience is a plus

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to travel 35% of the time
• Ability to maneuver in and around an accident site
• Ability to lift 50 lbs
• Ability to carry equipment to and from job sites
• Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing
• Ability to drive in all conditions
• Ability to fly on airplanes
• Ability to effectively communicate with clients and colleagues
• Ability to visually inspect job sites and relevant artifacts
• Ability to wear personal protective equipment as required by the work site
• Ability to learn a new industry and obtain required certifications

S-E-A places a strong value and priority on diversity, equity and inclusion across the company and is a dedicated equal opportunity employer, evaluating all qualified applications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected status.