Mechanical Engineer (Accident Reconstruction, Automotive - 2025/2026 Graduates)

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.

Whether it is honing your skills or building your network, we know that success cannot come without growth. Our programs equip you with the knowledge and training you need to play a valuable role on your team and establish a long-term career.

Job Description

Job Description

J.S. Held is seeking an entry-level candidate to join our growing Accident Reconstruction and Mechanical Engineering staff in our Denver office. Our business is focused on forensic engineering and visualization, and we consult with both plaintiff and defense lawyers, insurance companies and governmental entities. Our services include vehicle accident investigation and reconstruction, vehicular crash simulation, vehicle dynamics testing, nighttime visibility analysis and reconstruction, three-dimensional animation and expert testimony. Typical clients include automotive manufacturers, tire manufacturers, the Department of Transportation for various states, major trucking companies, and many others.

Please note: This position is located in Greenwood, Colorado, and applicants must be willing to work from this location in Office.

Job Responsibilities:

This position will be a part of the following tasks and projects, and more:

• Engineering analysis of traffic accidents involving cars, trucks, tractor-trailers, motorcycles, and other vehicles.
• Perform on-site inspections of accident scenes and involved vehicles.
• Investigate mechanical systems failures and accidents, including researching mechanical systems design and operation
• Perform vehicle dynamics research, including full-scale vehicle testing and data acquisition
• Research, write, and publish technical reports and peer-reviewed publications on topics relevant to accident reconstruction and forensic engineering

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• Qualified candidates required to have a B.S. or M.S. in Mechanical Engineering.
• Recent graduate or 1 to 5 years of experience.
• Good practical mechanical experience either professionally, through course work or recreation.
• Willingness to travel.
• Willingness to work in all outdoor conditions. 
• Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills. We are looking for candidates that have good reading retention.
• A desire to learn, excel and grow with us and within the profession.

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Preferred candidates with coursework and/or practical experience in Automotive or Motorsports Engineering, with special consideration given to experience with data acquisition and analysis.
• Preferred candidate has passed the Fundamental Engineer (FE) examination.
• Candidates with experience in data acquisition systems for vehicle testing will also be given preference.

Physical and Mental Job Qualifications

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to commute to our local office. 

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.

• Generous PTO Policy
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401k Match

A reasonable estimate of the salary range for this role is $65,000 - $85,000. 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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