Knott Laboratory provides forensic engineering and animation, Civil & Structural, and Fire & Explosion Investigation services to reconstruct accidents.

Accident Reconstructionist

Work with a fast-paced, growth-oriented team of forensic engineers at Knott Laboratory.

Knott Laboratory is a multi-disciplinary forensic engineering firm established in 1982 in Denver, Colorado. The company launched after evaluating the Hyatt Regency walkway collapse in Kansas City, and since, Knott has evaluated over 22,000 failure analysis cases with subsequent repairs. We work as a remote team of engineers, accident reconstructionists, and visualization experts who focus on each project with a collective, fun team approach. The diversity of failure causes and accidents makes every case a new one. Our team’s analysis results provide incredible training opportunities to continually grow in your career. Forensic investigations allow our engineers to develop specialized skill sets and, in turn, we regularly present and share what we learn with clients and the greater engineering and construction community.

Requirements

Overview

Knott Laboratory, LLC is seeking a full-time Accident Reconstructionist in Phoenix, Arizona. Knott Laboratory is a forensic engineering firm with 40 years of experience partnering with our clients to investigate accidents and injuries and identify ways to prevent them. Our Accident Reconstructionists and Forensic Engineers serve as expert witnesses providing analysis and exhibits for depositions and jury trials.


The ideal candidate will have 8+ years’ experience in Accident Reconstruction. Candidates with state patrol experience or a mechanical engineering background will be considered. The successful candidate will have experience with investigating motor vehicle crash scenes, vehicle inspection, workplace injuries, bodily injuries, fatal injuries, felony charges, officer involved shooting, EDR analysis, dash cam review, surveillance video footage and others. Candidates must possess excellent technical writing skills and be detail oriented. This is a hybrid position for an individual located in Phoenix.

Qualifications

  • 8+ years’ experience as a Vehicle Accident Reconstructionist for State Patrol or as a Professional Engineer P.E.
  • Professional Engineer in Arizona, or PE licensure elsewhere and the ability to obtain Arizona PE
  • ACTAR Accreditation required
  • Resident of Phoenix, AZ
  • Passionate and self-motivated with the ability to work remotely and balance multiple projects
  • Excellent verbal communication and technical writing skills

Specifics & Benefits

  • Salary: $100,000-130,000, commensurate with experience and certifications
  • Job Type: Full Time
  • Work Remotely: Yes, Hybrid
  • Field Work/Project Site Visits: up to 40% of time
  • Matching 401(k)
  • Company Profit Sharing Plan
  • Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
  • Paid Time and Holidays Off
  • Professional Development Assistance and Tuition Reimbursement up to $5k/year

Accepting ongoing applications for this role.

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