Senior Staff Consultant - Auto Reconstruction / Crashworthiness

About ESi

Engineering Systems Inc. (ESi) is an engineering and scientific investigation and failure analysis firm. We primarily work with law firms, insurance companies, and manufacturers on small to large-scale projects to answer any technical questions they have. Our projects can entail investigating major transportation accidents, equipment failures, personal injury claims, and damage to residential or commercial structures. The variety and depth of our project work creates a variety of fulfilling roles at ESi.

What We Can Offer You

• Medical, Dental & Vision
• Life Insurance/Voluntary Life Insurance/Universal Life Insurance
• 401k with employer match
• Eligible for Awards Program, Merit Bonus, and/or Annual Bonus
• Flexible Time Off (FTO) - encouraged to take 20 days of paid time off/year
• Network of Technical & Administrative support Staff
• Pet Insurance
• Work/Life Balance
• Access to Wellbeats - on-demand fitness & well-being videos
• 10 paid holidays (9 standard holidays and 1 floating holiday)
• 30 min Fitness break available in addition to 1-hour lunch break
• Business casual dress code and positive working environment
• Continuing education opportunities

We are currently seeking a Senior Staff Consultant with expertise in Automotive and Heavy Truck Crashworthiness for our Automotive Practice in our NC or xx offices. The candidate should have a fundamental interest in the automotive field and be motivated to develop and grow this practice area within ESi.

Key Responsibilities

• Support existing consulting projects that involve the analysis and testing of automotive and commercial vehicles / heavy truck crashes.
• Examine vehicle body structure and cab crashworthiness, regulations, and advanced technologies in occupant protection.
• Perform vehicle crash investigation, reconstruction, simulation, and analysis.
• Performs vehicular investigations, including documenting crash scenes, using 3D laser scanners, photography, drones, CDR/EDR/ECM/Brake Module downloads, and measuring devices.
• Investigate vehicle incidents related to recalls, as well as alleged design or manufacturing defects.
• Develop specialized expertise in the automotive and commercial truck fields such as the design, performance, and testing of existing or emerging technologies.
• Perform marketing activities and pursue business development opportunities to identify potential clients and strategies to build client base nationwide.
• Develop and grow this practice area.
• Develop proposals and perform research of various advanced vehicle technologies. Author and publish related technical papers.
• Manage projects from initiation to completion. Prepare technical, project-related reports on a timely basis for clients as required.
• Testify in court proceedings (depositions and/or trials) on behalf of clients as required.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree or Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, or a related field.
• 7+ years of work experience with automotive body structures and/or commercial vehicle / heavy truck structures, especially as they relate to crashworthiness and occupant protection.
• Vehicle design validation experience, especially as it pertains to FMVSS/FMCSR compliance.
• Ability to generate business and manage client relationships.
• Knowledge of automotive systems and heavy vehicles handling dynamics. Experience with accident avoidance, ADAS, and advanced braking systems a plus.
• Licensed Professional Engineer (P.E.) preferred; required to obtain PE if candidate does not possess.
• Versatile, team-oriented, willing to work overtime, and travel as required.
• Strong leadership and communication skills with the ability to synthesize technical information and present it to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Clear written communication and technical writing skills.
• NHTSA, FMCSA, OEM, Tier-1 supplier or Vehicle Safety background is a plus.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand; walk and sit on a regular basis.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Work is performed in a typical office environment.

Local candidates preferred - no relocation provided.

It is the policy of ESi, as an equal opportunity employer, to attract and retain the best-qualified individuals available, without regard to race/ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, or veteran status. ESi is committed to recruiting, hiring, and promoting people with disabilities, as well as veterans.

To all recruitment agencies: ESi does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or agencies. Any resume submitted to any employee of ESi without a prior written search agreement will be considered unsolicited and the property of ESi. Please, no phone calls or emails.