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Kimley-Horn Mechanical Forensic Engineer in West Palm Beach, Florida
Overview
Kimley-Horn is seeking a Mechanical Forensic Engineer with 4+ years of experience to join the West Palm Beach, Florida (FL) office! This is not a remote position.
Responsibilities
Conduct inspections for vehicle accidents, product defect and premises liability cases for various types of clients that includesvisiting and surveying crash sites, evaluating work zones, conducting vehicle/product/property inspections, documenting evidence, and interpreting damage patterns.
Use of the state-of-the-art technology to collect data and evidence from the field inspections.
Assist analyzing in motor vehicle accident reconstructions, conducting background analyses, case summaries and reports, and documenting incident scenarios.
Assist in interpreting field data for vehicular accident reconstruction, mechanical failure, and premises analysis.
Assist in the preparation of reports (both internally and for clients), technical summaries, presentations, and visuals / graphics.
Focused research of literature, industry standards, government regulations, specifications, testing etc., that pertain to a specific product or safety issue.
Assist project engineers preparing for courtroom testimony.
Perform analyses of occupant kinematics analysis and injuries sustained during vehicle accidents. MADYMO experience a plus. (optional/preferred)
Qualifications
4+ years of related experience in Mechanical Forensics -Biomechanical, Biomedical, or Mechanical Engineering degree preferred.
Possess hands-on mechanical aptitude, experience in and around automobiles, and a high degree of creative problem-solving ability.
Willing and able to travel for inspections and testing
Registered Professional Engineer (P.E.) license (or ability to obtain within 12 months)
Experience mentoring and coordinating the work of EITs, designers, and other technical staff on various mechanical or multi-discipline projects
Able to manage and deliver tasks under minimal supervision and guidance
Strong verbal and written communication skills and critical thinking ability
Ability to work individually or in a multi-discipline team
Why Kimley-Horn?
At Kimley-Horn, we do things differently. People, clients and employees, are at the forefront of who we are. Clients know we prioritize achieving their goals and growing their success. Employees know our culture and approach to business are built on a desire to provide an environment for everyone to flourish. Our commitment to quality is only as good as the people behind it— that’s why we welcome and develop passionate, hardworking, and proactive employees. We take pride in how our employee retention, robust benefits package, and company values have led to Kimley-Horn’s placement on the Fortune “100 Best Companies to Work” list for 17 years!
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Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
Posted Date 3 days ago (7/3/2024 12:24 PM)
ID 2024-13596
Education Bachelor's Degree
Discipline/Focus Mechanical