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 forensic engineering firm with 40 years of experience. Knott Laboratory Forensic Engineers regularly serve as expert witnesses providing prelitigation and post-litigation consulting, analysis and exhibits for depositions and jury trials.  

Accepting Ongoing Applications for this role.  

Knott Laboratory is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, genetic information, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other protected characteristics.  

Requirements

Overview

Knott Laboratory, LLC is hiring an Accident Reconstructionist in Phoenix, Arizona. As an Accident Reconstructionist, you will manage diverse projects including 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 have strong technical writing skills and experience testifying in deposition and trials. Law enforcement or mechanical engineering backgrounds will be considered. 

Qualifications

  • 8+ years’ experience as a Vehicle Accident Reconstructionist for State Patrol or as a Professional Engineer P.E. 
  • ACTAR Accreditation is required.  
  • Professional Engineer in Arizona, or PE licensure elsewhere and the ability to obtain AZ PE if pathway to Accident Reconstruction included Mechanical Engineering education. 
  • Testifying experience in depositions or jury trials. 
  • Resident of Phoenix, AZ, must reside within 1 hour of the Phoenix metro area. 
  • Passionate and self-motivated with the ability to work remotely and balance multiple projects. 
  • Excellent verbal communication and technical writing skills. 

Specifics & Benefits

  • Salary: $80,000-120,000, 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 


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