Staff Engineer

Collision and Injury Dynamics, Inc. is a forensic engineering firm that specializes in expert witness consulting in the field of accident reconstruction for municipalities, government agencies, manufacturers, insurance companies, attorneys, and other entities seeking independent evaluation. We are at the forefront of research and technology within our field and are continuously looking for better ways to serve our clients.

Our lively Torrance office has an opening for an in office self-motivated and energetic Staff Engineer, with experience in Accident Reconstruction, who can work in a fast-paced environment. The candidate must be highly organized, reliable, able to multi-task, be efficient, and have great verbal and written communication skills. This position will require day travel within California and the surrounding states. The candidate must be open to the occasional early start or late night depending on the project needs. This is a full-time position with full benefits.

Job responsibilities will include:

• Researching vehicle systems and specifications
• Examining and analyzing collision evidence using engineering principles and industry-specific software
• Working with firm principals and other analysts to share knowledge and develop new methods for evidence reconstruction
• Support the Primary Consultant and Project Engineer in all aspects of the case file
• Build the case file to support the analysis performed and the opinions of the lead consultant
• Dynamic simulation using PC-Crash and HVE
• Evidence analysis and diagramming using AutoCAD
• Photogrammetry techniques using PhotoModeler
• Video analysis including file encoding, information compression, and object positions in images
• Operating 3D scanning equipment in the field at inspections of vehicles and roadways
• Research and provide support literature for analysis performed
• Build evidence and reconstruction analysis presentation.
• Support field inspections as needed by driving company vehicles, operating 3D laser scanners, and assist with work measurement, documentation, or physical logistics at inspections
• Support CID research and publication through testing and data analysis
• Follow the career development criteria, training plan, and certification as defined by Management
• Input project work hours daily into the company’s billing system using clear and consistent language
• Perform work in a timely and efficient manner

Skills required:

• Highly organized
• Multi-tasking capabilities
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Can learn new industry-specific software applications
• Must be computer savvy and proficient in information search
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related tasks as needed
• Experience with data analysis and presentation in Microsoft Excel is a plus
• Experience with vehicle maintenance, construction, or high-performance driving is a plus

Beneficial but not required skills:

• Strong knowledge of automotive systems
• Programming: Hex, Python or C++
• Knowledge of heavy vehicle or commercial vehicle systems
• Instrumentation and systems testing experience
• Familiarity or experience with Electrical Engineering

Education: Bachelor of Science required from an accredited university in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Physics.

Why join CID?

Our guiding principles of integrity, teamwork, and investment have helped make us Southern California’s premier forensic engineering firm.

We value the trust our clients place in us to perform the work we do and in return, deliver consulting services based on good science, attention to detail, and presenting truthful and realistic expectations. For CID, our consultancy work is not simply about win or lose. We strive to help our clients focus on the bigger picture – understanding the nature of the events at issue in their case, and based on that, what options exist from there. We provide insight and sound guidance to assist our clients in navigating these options and probable outcomes. Utilizing integrity as a guiding principle helps us to hold ourselves to a higher standard and in turn, exceed our client’s expectations.

With our standing goals of exceeding client expectations, increasing expertise in new subject matters, and expanding into additional fields of service, we embody teamwork. We share our knowledge and work together to support one another in our work and to deliver the best information to our clients. We look out for one another and our commitments to each other are personal. We are patient with one another and make ourselves available when our colleagues need help.

We strive to maintain the high standard for which we are known in the industry and to successfully do this, we continue to invest in our company, staff, technology, and research. By making a conscious effort to prioritize investing in these areas, we can acquire and retain the best and the brightest our industry has to offer, ultimately ensuring our clients’ benefit from an unparalleled quality of work and industry expertise.

Our full-time employees enjoy a generous benefits package including competitive pay, company-sponsored medical, and long-term disability insurance for employees, with the option to join our group dental and vision insurance at a discounted rate. CID also offers an 8% 401K match plus 3% non-elective Safe Harbor contribution, PTO, paid holidays, maternity & paternity leave, company-sponsored events, and a casual work environment that fosters work-life balance.