Mechanical Engineer (Vehicle Accident Reconstruction)

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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:

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

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

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• Ability to travel 35% of the time
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• Ability to maneuver in and around an accident site
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• Ability to lift 50 lbs
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• Ability to carry equipment to and from job sites
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• Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing
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• Ability to drive in all conditions
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• Ability to fly on airplanes
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• Ability to effectively communicate with clients and colleagues
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• Ability to visually inspect job sites and relevant artifacts
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• Ability to wear personal protective equipment as required by the work site
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• Ability to learn a new industry and obtain required certifications
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S-E-A places a strong value and priority on , equity and across the company and is a dedicated equal opportunity employer, evaluating all qualified applications without regard to , , , , , veteran status, , , , or any other protected status.