Sedgwick · 2 months ago
Mechanical Engineer, P.E. - Accident Reconstructionist - (Southern California)
San Diego, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$140K/yr - $155K/yr
6+ years expSedgwick is a full-service engineering and consulting firm, and they are seeking a Mechanical Engineer with a Professional Engineer (P.E.) license to join their forensic team. The role involves investigating mechanical failures and vehicle accidents to provide expert opinions and detailed reports for legal and insurance cases.
BankingInsuranceRisk Management
Responsibilities
Conducts investigations of vehicles, equipment, and accident sites to document the evidence and determine the scope of damage
Investigates and assesses damages due to failures and determines the origin of failure for insurers and litigation support
Researches, evaluates, analyzes and tests the causation of accidents and failures
Collaborates with other engineering disciplines to produce detailed reports outlining the cause of the accident
Serves as an expert witness in court and/or in depositions
Documents and maintains billable hours on a time and expense basis for failure analysis and forensic engineering projects for clients
Collaborates with EFI Global's national team of forensic experts to leverage experiences and assist on projects
Performs other duties as assigned
Supports the organization's quality program(s)
Travels as required
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university required
Professional Engineering (PE) license is required
Six (6) years of experience or equivalent combination of experience and education required
Excellent oral and written communication
PC literate, including Microsoft Office products
Analytical and interpretive skills
Strong organizational skills
Excellent interpersonal skills
Ability to work independently or in a team environment
Ability to meet or exceed Performance Competencies
Must be able to stand and/or walk for long periods of time
Must be able to kneel, squat or bend
Must be able to work outdoors in hot and/or cold weather conditions
Have the ability to climb, crawl, stoop, kneel, reaching/working overhead
Be able lift/carry up to 50 pounds
Be able to push/pull up to 100 pounds
Be able to drive up to 4 hours per day
Preferred
ACTAR certification is preferred
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
401k and matching
PTO
Disability and life insurance
Employee assistance
Flexible spending or health savings account
Other additional voluntary benefits
Company
Sedgwick
Sedgwick is the world’s leading risk and claims administration partner, helping clients thrive by navigating the unexpected.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$1.5BKey Investors
Altas PartnersLa Caisse
2024-09-12Private Equity· $1B
2018-12-01Private Equity
2018-09-12Acquired
Leadership Team
Michael Arbour
Chairman & Chief Executive Officer
Kalani Reelitz
Global Chief Financial Officer
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