Company Description
Are you looking to join an organization that is growing and dynamic? What about a high-energy, collaborative environment that rewards hard work?
J.S. Held is a global consulting firm that combines technical, scientific, financial, and strategic expertise to advise clients seeking to realize value and mitigate risk. Our professionals serve as trusted advisors to organizations facing high stakes matters demanding urgent attention, staunch integrity, proven experience, clear-cut analysis, and an understanding of both tangible and intangible assets.
The firm provides a comprehensive suite of services, products, and data that enable clients to navigate complex, contentious, and often catastrophic situations.
Job Description
JS Held’s Accident Reconstruction practice is seeking an Accident Reconstruction Engineer. The ideal candidate for this position has a strong interest in accident reconstruction, as well as a foundation of experience in expert witness testimony. In addition to their core engineering work, candidates will be responsible for developing business opportunities with current and prospective clients, mentoring and training junior engineers, and occasionally participating in informative presentations for clients and peers.
Candidates should feel comfortable working in a fast-paced and collaborative consulting environment which requires a high degree of self-motivation, professionalism, organization, responsiveness, and resilience to stress. Willingness to grow into a testifying expert/role is also highly preferred.
Hiring in Several Locations Across the US including: Charlotte, NC, Miami, FL, Atlanta, GA.
Manage accident reconstruction projects and clients.
Conduct unbiased field investigations and testing of incidents and/or loss events.
Provide technical findings, analysis, and conclusions, either verbally or in writing, in a timely fashion and in laymen’s terms.
Identify, develop, and secure new business opportunities.
Travel for inspections, field work, marketing, and business development.
Maintain communication with client and project team on status and scope of assigned projects.
Maintain technical and professional knowledge related to the engineer’s practice area(s) through attending continuing education courses and workshops, attending industry/practice related seminars, reviewing relevant scientific and professional publications, and participating in professional organizations and societies.
Continuously meet or exceed assigned performance metrics and goals. Qualifications
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in an Engineering field is preferred.
Minimum of 10 years of post-academic industry engineering experience preferred.
Foundation of testifying experience preferred.
Strong written and verbal communication skills. Experience in technical reports is preferred.
Strong organizational skills and attitude to deliver results. Experience managing teams is preferred.
Mathematically and technologically inclined with the ability to adapt to new environments or scenarios quickly.
Skilled with software and technical systems.
Willingness and ability to obtain additional licensure and certification.
Ability to work remotely or while travelling to different job sites. (reliable cellular service, access to high-speed data, etc.)
Willingness and desire to work above and beyond the minimum performance and goal requirements. Preferred Qualifications
Master’s Degree
Licensed PE, or ability to obtain within 1 year.
ACTAR certification or ability to obtain within 1 year. Physical and Mental Job Qualifications
Must be able to travel to different regions throughout the United States. (have reliable transportation, etc.) Additional Information
Additional Information
Some of the Benefits We Have Include
J.S. Held understands all our employees are people and sometimes life needs flexibility. We work to always provide an environment that best supports and suits our team’s needs.
Our flexible work environment allows employees to work remotely, when needed
Flexible Time Off policy
Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
401k Match
Commuter Benefit
A reasonable estimate of the salary range for this role is $100k-180k. Any offered salary range is based on a wide array of factors including but not limited to skillset, experience, training, location, scope of role, management responsibility, etc.
Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
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Please explore what we’re all about at www.jsheld.com.
EEO and Job Accommodations
We embrace diversity and our commitment to building a team and environment that fosters professional and personal enrichment is unwavering.
J.S. Held is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation during the recruitment process, please email jobs@jsheld.com. Include "Applicant Accommodation" in the subject line, along with your request and contact information.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
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J.S. Held is a professional services and consulting firm specializing in insurance claims, construction consulting, and financial transformation services. The firm operates across multiple disciplines within the insurance claim industry, with particular expertise in builder's risk claims, schedule delay analysis, and forensic assessments. J.S. Held provides comprehensive consulting services including construction delay claims evaluation, claim cost analysis, and litigation support through expert witnesses and analysis. The firm also offers financial transformation and operational consulting services, including implementation of client acceptance, risk, and economics frameworks to strengthen financial governance and improve profitability across professional service practices.
