Exponent is the only premium engineering and scientific consulting firm with the depth and breadth of expertise to solve our clients' most profoundly unique, unprecedented, and urgent challenges.

We are committed to engaging multidisciplinary teams of science, engineering, and regulatory experts to empower our clients with solutions that create a safer, healthier, more sustainable world. For over five decades, we've connected the lessons of past failures with tomorrow's solutions to advise clients as they innovate technologically complex products and processes, ensure the safety and health of their users, and address the challenges of sustainability.

Join our team of experts with degrees from top programs at over 500 universities and extensive experience spanning a variety of industries. At Exponent, you'll contribute to the diverse pool of ideas, talents, backgrounds, and experiences that drives our collaborative teamwork and breakthrough insights. Plus, we help you grow your career through mentoring, sponsorship, and a culture of learning. Thanks for your interest in joining our team!

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• 30+ Offices globally

We are currently seeking a Mechanical Engineer - Accident Reconstruction for our Vehicle Engineering Practice in Denver, CO with a fundamental interest in the automotive field. In this role, you will be an integral part of our accident reconstruction team providing consulting services to a wide range of clients, consisting of attorneys, insurance and trucking companies, and government agencies. Clients look to us to assist in answering questions regarding motor vehicle collisions, including determining vehicle speeds, crash severity, and vehicle/system performance.

You will be working in a fast-paced environment and be directly involved in the investigation, analysis, and reconstruction of both passenger and commercial vehicle on- and off-road collisions and rollover accidents. In this role, your working environment will combine hands-on field work with conducting analyses in the office environment. As part of the fieldwork, local and regional travel will be required. Field activities involve documenting vehicles and accident locations through a variety of techniques including drone technology, 3D scanning, and photogrammetry. Additionally, collision-related data from vehicle event data recorders will be collected and preserved. Professional development opportunities include full-scale vehicle testing relating to Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) and vehicle crash performance.

Candidates should combine technical and hands-on aptitudes with high attention to detail, excellent communication skills, and be motivated to grow professionally. As you develop your skillset and advance in your career, you will have opportunities to develop a consulting practice within the firm.

• Conducting site, vehicle, and rapid response inspections
• Documentation utilizing drones and 3D laser scanners
• Utilizing CAD, photogrammetry, collision simulation, vehicle event data recorder, and laser scanner software
• Preparing written technical reports and presenting results of an analysis to a diverse audience
• Planning, communicating, conducting engineering analyses, and executing project-related tasks
• Simultaneously managing numerous projects with varying deadlines while ensuring exceptional work-product is produced
• Participation in full-scale vehicle testing and research programs
• Developing specialized expertise in the automotive field such as analysis and reconstruction of transportation accidents, or in the design and performance of existing or emerging automotive technology

• M.S. (or Ph.D.) in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related field
• Knowledge or interest in vehicles, crashworthiness, and automotive systems
• Strong hands-on abilities with field and/or lab experience
• Must have a solid fundamental understanding of engineering principles, dynamics, and mechanical design, with proven analytical and problem-solving skills
• Experience using CAD software and general knowledge of computer simulation software
• General knowledge and understanding of vehicle computer networks (CAN bus) is a plus
• Ability to synthesize technical information and present conclusions to a diverse team
• Strong technical writing skills with the capability to clearly convey technical information in a concise yet thorough manner
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to effectively interact with all levels of internal staff and clients
• Proven dedication to quality and accuracy with strong attention to detail
• Demonstrated ability to lead and/or support multiple diverse projects simultaneously
• Versatile, team-oriented leader, willing to work overtime and travel when required, sometimes on short notice
• Professional Engineer (P.E.) license or the willingness to become licensed
• Willingness to obtain a FAA Part 107 certification (drone pilot license)
• Experience conducting research and publishing technical information is a plus

To learn more about life at Exponent and our impact, please visit the following links:
https://www.exponent.com/careers/life-exponent
https://www.exponent.com/company/our-impact

Attracting, inspiring, developing, and rewarding exceptional people with diverse backgrounds and expertise are central to our corporate culture. Our diverse team allows us to provide better value to our clients and enjoy an enriched work environment.

Our firm is committed to offering a variety of programs and resources to support health and well-being. We believe that providing competitive benefits as well as compensation and recognition programs empowers our staff to do work that makes a difference.

At Exponent, we have found that in-person interactions deepen employee engagement and are crucial for development, for realizing the full potential of our talented and diverse teams, and for building a more inclusive workplace where all have a sense of belonging. In our offices, you can expect a supportive culture and a collaborative, dynamic, multi-disciplinary work environment. Our consultants engage in-person in the office unless they are traveling for client work or other business activities. #LI-Onsite

We value the rich lives our colleagues enjoy outside of work and understand that work/life balance is critical to our employees and their well-being. Consultants have the autonomy to balance their work and personal schedules so you can meet with clients, visit inspection sites, attend conferences, and make time for priorities outside of work, too. It is this flexible, agile work style and working hours that allow our teams to drive innovation and results in their own ways, while meeting the needs of clients.

Our consultants are rewarded for their technical and business contributions and have an opportunity to plan for future success and career growth. Exponent's total compensation plan is consistent with its expectations of the quality and quantity of work performed and with the professional standards set by Exponent. At the Associate and Senior Associate level, total compensation includes base salary, bi-weekly bonuses for high-intensity efforts, annual bonus and 401(k) employer contribution of 7% of base salary.

The base salary range for this position is depending on experience and capabilities which will be assessed during the interview process.

Access benefits information on our Life@Exponent page:

https://www.exponent.com/careers/life-exponent

Exponent is a proud equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected status.

If you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability, you may email us at HR-Accommodations@exponent.com.