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our firm, you will participate and be directly involved in field inspections and documentations of accident sites and vehicles, processing and evaluating field data and in reconstruction analyses of complex transportation-related accidents. Your engineering education and technical knowledge will be applied to evaluate and analyze factors which cause, or contribute to, collision events. Primary responsibilities will include: Review of Police Reports and associated photographsPerforming inspections and detailed documentations of accident sites employing the use of static and mobile laser scanning equipment, drone-mounted cameras and digital videoPerforming inspections and detailed documentations of crashed vehicles employing the use of static laser scanning equipment, digital cameras and electronic crash data retrieval toolsProcessing, analyzing and interpreting field dataGenerating 3D CAD reconstruction diagrams from collected field dataPerforming case-specific research and testingPerforming computer-generated collision simulation analysesPerforming rigorous engineering analyses with an emphasis on detail and accuracyPreparing written ReportsOur firm seeks to hire entry-level and experienced engineers to join our forensic engineering – accident reconstruction team. We are specifically seeking motivated problem-solvers who excel in rigid-body dynamics and kinematics, possess a keen attention to detail, have a positive “can do” attitude and that can multi-task amid a fast-paced environment. Our current available positions are for full-time, in-office employment in our Clovis, California office and require travel for field inspections (majority of travel is driving distance within 1 day).   QualificationsB.S. degree, or higher, in Mechanical Engineering or Automotive EngineeringExcellent written and verbal communication skillsA keen attention to detailSuperb knowledge of Rigid Body Dynamics and KinematicsProficiency in CAD software applicationsProficiency in 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