YA Group
Company Overview
YA Engineering Services (YAES) provides structural, mechanical, electrical, and geotechnical engineering services; architectural and building envelope investigative services; non‑destructive testing services; seismic risk assessment services; materials analysis services; expert witness and litigation support services; and accident reconstruction services. Our goal is to offer a highly qualified, technically excellent engineering and architectural team that works seamlessly together to service clients in an engineering cooperative model.
Summary The Senior Managing Accident Reconstructionist leads a team of experts in reconstructing vehicular accidents and requires extensive experience in forensic engineering and accident reconstruction investigations. The role involves traveling to accident sites, assessing conditions, utilizing specialized software to reconstruct accidents, working with forensic animators to develop 3D models and graphics for trial exhibits, accurately analyzing crash patterns, and providing written conclusions to determine contributing factors. The ideal candidate has an established clientele network and experience building, establishing, and maintaining rapport with that network.
Remote Position – Eligible Locations
Los Angeles, CA
Atlanta, GA
Baltimore, MD
Baton Rouge, LA
Charleston, SC
Charlotte, NC
Chattanooga, TN
Chicago, IL
Dallas, TX
Denver, CO
Florida
Indianapolis, IN
Kansas City, MO
Memphis, TN
New Jersey
New Orleans, LA
New York
Phoenix, AZ
Portland, OR
Salt Lake City, UT
San Francisco, CA
Seattle, WA
St. Louis, MO
Virginia
Las Vegas, NV
Role & Responsibilities
Lead a team of experts in conducting accident investigations, traveling to scenes, documenting incidents, downloading vehicle data, performing analysis with crash simulation software, writing reports, and providing litigation support.
Manage large, complex projects from start to finish.
Support business development by building and maintaining client rapport and generating new work.
Communicate scope, tasks, budget, timelines, and deliverables to clients and team.
Ensure even workload distribution among experts.
Mentor and guide team in all project aspects.
Provide expert testimony in depositions or trials when requested.
Conduct vehicular investigations: crash scene documentation, 3‑D laser scanning, photography, drones, CDR/EDR download, measuring devices.
Analyze vehicle crush patterns and conduct research on specifications, crash test data, and maintenance history.
Process 3‑D laser scan point cloud data using engineering workstations.
Work with forensic animators to develop scaled 3‑D drawings of crash scenes and vehicles.
Use PC Crash or similar software to perform automobile collision simulations.
Apply engineering principles to calculate impact, departure speeds, collision forces, trajectories, and analyze results with crash test reports.
Create detailed client reports, including findings and conclusions, to assist in determining contributory factors.
Act as team lead, reviewing staff work to ensure project deliverables are accurate and timely.
Research papers and journals to advance scientific reconstruction techniques.
Qualifications
10–15 years of forensic accident reconstruction experience; actar certified or Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering with 10–15 years of experience.
Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering preferred.
Valid PE license, ACTAR certified, SAE certified required.
Expert in CAD (Computer Aided Design) preferred.
Minimum 8 years calculating impact and departure speeds, collision forces, trajectories.
Minimum 7 years automotive engineering and automotive control systems experience.
Minimum 8 years working with insurance carriers, attorneys, and/or adjusters.
Minimum 5 years performing computer simulations.
Experience handling depositions as a field expert and providing courtroom testimony preferred.
Must be located in the city/state of job post or intend to relocate to said city/state.
Enjoys team environment and passion for learning.
Willingness to travel to remote site locations as needed.
Benefits
401(k)
Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Health savings account
Life insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance
Fraudulent Recruitment Alert Please be vigilant against fraudulent recruitment attempts. YA will never ask for personal financial information (such as bank account numbers or identification numbers) via social media or chat‑based apps. We also will not request money for the purchase of business equipment or conduct interviews solely via text message. All official email communications regarding your application will come from
reply@ats.rippling.com
or a member of our talent team using an @yagroup.com domain name. If you suspect any fraudulent activity, please contact us directly at
careers@yagroup.com .
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Summary The Senior Managing Accident Reconstructionist leads a team of experts in reconstructing vehicular accidents and requires extensive experience in forensic engineering and accident reconstruction investigations. The role involves traveling to accident sites, assessing conditions, utilizing specialized software to reconstruct accidents, working with forensic animators to develop 3D models and graphics for trial exhibits, accurately analyzing crash patterns, and providing written conclusions to determine contributing factors. The ideal candidate has an established clientele network and experience building, establishing, and maintaining rapport with that network.
Remote Position – Eligible Locations
Los Angeles, CA
Atlanta, GA
Baltimore, MD
Baton Rouge, LA
Charleston, SC
Charlotte, NC
Chattanooga, TN
Chicago, IL
Dallas, TX
Denver, CO
Florida
Indianapolis, IN
Kansas City, MO
Memphis, TN
New Jersey
New Orleans, LA
New York
Phoenix, AZ
Portland, OR
Salt Lake City, UT
San Francisco, CA
Seattle, WA
St. Louis, MO
Virginia
Las Vegas, NV
Role & Responsibilities
Lead a team of experts in conducting accident investigations, traveling to scenes, documenting incidents, downloading vehicle data, performing analysis with crash simulation software, writing reports, and providing litigation support.
Manage large, complex projects from start to finish.
Support business development by building and maintaining client rapport and generating new work.
Communicate scope, tasks, budget, timelines, and deliverables to clients and team.
Ensure even workload distribution among experts.
Mentor and guide team in all project aspects.
Provide expert testimony in depositions or trials when requested.
Conduct vehicular investigations: crash scene documentation, 3‑D laser scanning, photography, drones, CDR/EDR download, measuring devices.
Analyze vehicle crush patterns and conduct research on specifications, crash test data, and maintenance history.
Process 3‑D laser scan point cloud data using engineering workstations.
Work with forensic animators to develop scaled 3‑D drawings of crash scenes and vehicles.
Use PC Crash or similar software to perform automobile collision simulations.
Apply engineering principles to calculate impact, departure speeds, collision forces, trajectories, and analyze results with crash test reports.
Create detailed client reports, including findings and conclusions, to assist in determining contributory factors.
Act as team lead, reviewing staff work to ensure project deliverables are accurate and timely.
Research papers and journals to advance scientific reconstruction techniques.
Qualifications
10–15 years of forensic accident reconstruction experience; actar certified or Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering with 10–15 years of experience.
Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering preferred.
Valid PE license, ACTAR certified, SAE certified required.
Expert in CAD (Computer Aided Design) preferred.
Minimum 8 years calculating impact and departure speeds, collision forces, trajectories.
Minimum 7 years automotive engineering and automotive control systems experience.
Minimum 8 years working with insurance carriers, attorneys, and/or adjusters.
Minimum 5 years performing computer simulations.
Experience handling depositions as a field expert and providing courtroom testimony preferred.
Must be located in the city/state of job post or intend to relocate to said city/state.
Enjoys team environment and passion for learning.
Willingness to travel to remote site locations as needed.
Benefits
401(k)
Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Health savings account
Life insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance
Fraudulent Recruitment Alert Please be vigilant against fraudulent recruitment attempts. YA will never ask for personal financial information (such as bank account numbers or identification numbers) via social media or chat‑based apps. We also will not request money for the purchase of business equipment or conduct interviews solely via text message. All official email communications regarding your application will come from
reply@ats.rippling.com
or a member of our talent team using an @yagroup.com domain name. If you suspect any fraudulent activity, please contact us directly at
careers@yagroup.com .
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