Lead / Senior Engineer – Collision Reconstruction

At CIMA+, our Transportation team has built a reputation for excellence by successfully delivering thousands of projects over the past 30 years. Our team of skilled engineers leads complex transportation projects with a holistic approach that minimizes environmental impact, promotes sustainability, and supports resilient communities.

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Lead / Senior Engineer specializing in Collision Reconstruction to join our team. As a Lead / Senior Engineer, you will be responsible for investigating and analyzing vehicle collisions, applying engineering principles, and leveraging scientific literature to deliver clear, evidence-based conclusions. This role requires advanced technical expertise, leadership capabilities, and the ability to assess a wide range of collision-related issues in complex scenarios.

The role can be based out of any of our major offices across Canada.

Job Responsibilities:

• Lead and conduct detailed investigations of vehicle collisions, assessing severity, impact dynamics, vehicle speeds, driver behaviour, and other key factors.
• Analyze physical evidence such as vehicle damage, skid marks, road conditions, and environmental factors using advanced forensic engineering techniques.
• Apply engineering principles (such as physics, vehicle dynamics, and biomechanics) to assess the collision mechanism and establish reliable conclusions regarding the cause and circumstances of the collision.
• Prepare clear, concise reports for clients, legal teams, insurers, and other stakeholders.
• Provide expert testimony in legal proceedings, court hearings, and depositions when required.
• Support business development efforts by expanding collision reconstruction services within CIMA+'s transportation group.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, or a related field from an accredited institution.
• Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) license issued by Professional Engineers Ontario (PEO) or another provincial body.
• Minimum of 10 years of professional experience in collision reconstruction or forensic engineering.
• Strong background in analyzing complex vehicular collisions and understanding human factors in collisions.
• Expertise in collision reconstruction software (PC-Crash, HVE, or similar tools).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present technical findings to non-technical audiences.
• Certified Forensic Video Analyst (CFVA) through the Law Enforcement & Emergency Services Video Association is an asset.

At CIMA+, we value diversity of talent and perspective. You think you can add value, but don't meet all the job requirements? We invite you to apply, because everyone has something unique to offer. The outstanding talents that choose to join us at CIMA+ soon realize that we go all out to encourage them to grow. We look forward to hearing how you can contribute to our success.

Why choose CIMA+? Because we offer you:

• Comprehensive Group Benefits available from day one for all permanent employees working at least 20 hours per week.
• Employee and Family Assistance Program.
• Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP).
• As an employee-owned company, an annual opportunity to purchase shares for all employees.
• Work/Life balance policy across Canada.
• Tailored training to improve your existing skills.

For additional info or interest contact Maria Rivas.

Additional Information:

Ethics and integrity are fundamental values at CIMA+. That is why we are committed to ensuring equal access to resources and opportunities for candidates, regardless of their identity (race, ethnicity, colour, religion, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, socio-economic status or background, etc.).

In keeping with the principles of employment equity, we encourage all applications, including, but not limited to, those from women, Indigenous people, people with disabilities and visible minorities. We also encourage candidates to complete the self-identification form when applying for employment.

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