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Role Description

JS Held’s Forensic engineering practice is seeking a Professional Engineer for its Vehicle Accident Reconstruction office. The ideal candidate for this position has a strong background in roadway construction and/or design. Drainage installation and/or modeling (hydrology and hydraulics) expertise is emphasized. Other areas of experience and knowledge that would be beneficial include:

• Roadway maintenance
• Asphalt paving
• Traffic signalization
• Maintenance of Traffic

Candidates should have an aptitude for evaluating roadway plans, contractual requirements, specifications, and applicable standards as well as physical roadway defects such as:

• Pavement failure
• Ponding water
• Shoulder edge drop-offs
• Intersection site distances
• Temporary traffic control deficiencies

Candidates should feel comfortable working in a fast-paced and collaborative consulting environment which requires a high degree of self-motivation, professionalism, organization, responsiveness, and resilience to stress.

Job Responsibilities

• Provide forensic engineering analysis of cases involving roadway defects or roadway issues that may be a contributory cause to a crash or an incident.
• Assist clients and other team members with cases involving roadway issues that may be related to a vehicle crash or bicycle/pedestrian incident.
• Analyze roadway plans, daily work reports, specifications, and other documents that may pertain to a vehicle accident or other event associated with a litigation matter, such as a drowning or a fall.
• Conduct field investigations including surveys and photographs.
• Provide technical findings, analysis, and conclusions, either verbally or in writing, in a timely fashion and in laymen’s terms.
• Travel for field work.
• Maintain communication with client and project team on status and scope of assigned projects.
• Maintain technical and professional knowledge related to your practice area(s) through attending continuing education courses and workshops, attending industry/practice related seminars, reviewing relevant scientific and professional publications, and participating in professional organizations and societies.
• Continuously meet or exceed assigned performance metrics and goals.

Qualifications

• Licensed Professional Engineer
• A minimum of 2 to 5 years experience in traffic signalization, roadway construction and/or roadway design
• Advanced Training in Maintenance of Traffic (aka Temporary Traffic Control)
• Working knowledge and experience with the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices
• Working knowledge and experience with the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) Guide on Geometric Design
• Intimate knowledge of a Department of Transportation including their policies, practices, and applicable
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; public speaking experience is desirable
• Strong organizational skills and attitude to deliver results
• 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 as needed
• Willingness to develop into a testifying Expert
• Willingness to train and learn the field of crash reconstruction
• Willingness and desire to work above and beyond the minimum performance and goal requirements

Requirements

• Ability to work remotely or while travelling to different job sites (reliable cellular service, access to high-speed data, etc.)
• Must be able to travel to different regions (have reliable transportation, etc.)

Benefits

• Flexible work environment allows employees to work remotely, when needed
• Flexible Time Off policy
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401k Match
• Commuter Benefit
• A reasonable estimate of the salary range for this role is $100,000- $150,000