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Mechanical Engineer (Vehicle Accident Reconstruction)

SEA LimitedDenver, CO🇺🇸United StatesPosted 17 Aug 2026

Why This Role Stands Out

This role offers a unique opportunity to apply your mechanical engineering expertise to fascinating vehicle accident reconstruction challenges, with significant compensation for experienced professionals. If you possess a strong understanding of vehicles and a passion for forensic analysis, you'll thrive in this impactful position where your investigative skills will be highly valued. We encourage you to apply and explore this exciting career path.

Quick Overview

Salary
$125k/yr
Work Type
On Site
Level
Mid Senior

Job Description

Why S-E-A?

Joining S-E-A means becoming part of a team where your work matters, and your professional growth is a priority. This opportunity aligns well for an engineer with prior forensic experience and a passion for vehicles. If you're ready to elevate your career and make a tangible impact, we invite you to apply!

Compensation highly depends on experience and education. Applicants with more substantial experience should expect higher compensation.

S-E-A welcomes the opportunity to review resumes of candidates for a similar role near any of our office locations throughout the country. Applications for candidates in Arizona will be prioritized.

Essential Job Functions & Responsibilities:
  • Conduct field investigations and perform failure/accident analysis on incidents involving all types of vehicles and related mechanical equipment
  • Conduct vehicular accident reconstruction and mechanical failure analysis as a project lead
  • Perform calculations, engineering analysis, computer analyses and simulations, and technical reporting
  • Investigate design, safety and failure of machinery and mechanical systems
  • Provide technical findings and conclusions in layman's terms, both verbally and in writing
  • Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops
  • Review professional publications, establish personal networks and participate in professional societies
  • Regular and predictable physical presence in the office during training, with the exception of sites

Position Requirements:
  • B.S in Mechanical Engineering required, Master's Degree preferred
  • P. E. registration through testing
  • Prior forensic engineering experience
  • Vehicular knowledge is required
  • NHTSA, Forensic, Racing or Vehicle Safety background is a plus
  • Strong written and oral communication skills
  • Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills
  • Public speaking experience is a plus

Physical Requirements:
  • Travel and ability to drive to site locations
  • Ability to maneuver in and around an accident site
  • Ability to lift up to 50 lbs
  • Ability to effectively communicate with clients and colleagues
  • Ability to wear personal protective equipment as required by the work site

Benefits:
  • Continuing forensic training
  • Medical coverage
  • Dental & vision coverage
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Paid vacation, sick days and holidays
  • Company-paid STD, LTD and life insurance
  • Tuition Reimbursement Program
  • Bonus Program

Salary for this role will be: $125,000+. Candidates with more industry experience should expect a higher starting salary.

This job posting shall remain active until the position is filled.

S-E-A places a strong value on employee health and wellness across the company. As part of this commitment, S-E-A offers several benefits aimed at health and wellbeing, such as medical, dental and vision plans, company-paid vacation, holiday and sick leave, parental leave, company-funded HSA, an employee assistance program and a wellness rewards program. Additionally, most offices have an on-site workout facility.

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