Position Summary
MC Consultants is seeking a National Practice Leader for Accident Reconstruction to provide firmwide leadership in vehicle accident analysis and reconstruction. This role is designed for a highly experienced expert with deep technical expertise, strong courtroom presence, and proven leadership in building and scaling forensic practices.
The National Practice Leader serves as a lead testifying expert, technical authority, and strategist, responsible for advancing MC’s capabilities, consistency, and national visibility in accident reconstruction.
Core Responsibilities
Technical Authority and Lead Expert Role
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Serve as lead expert on complex, high exposure accident reconstruction matters nationwide
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Perform and oversee advanced reconstruction analyses involving passenger vehicles, commercial vehicles, and incident scene evaluation
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Establish and enforce reconstruction methodologies, analysis protocols, and technical standards across the practice
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Review complex reports and analyses, providing oversight and technical direction
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Interface with clients to define scope, develop budgets, and communicate technical conclusions clearly
Reporting, Testimony, and Strategic Consulting
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Author and review expert reports for complex and high visibility cases
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Provide testimony in depositions, mediations, arbitrations, and trials
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Advise clients on case strategy, technical issues, and investigative approaches
Team Leadership, Strategy, and Collaboration
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Lead and mentor accident reconstruction professionals across regions
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Partner with executive leadership to define growth strategy, staffing, and market positioning
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Coordinate with Regional Expert Leaders to ensure consistency in quality and methodology
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Collaborate with biomechanics, engineering, and construction disciplines on integrated investigations
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Support recruiting, onboarding, and development of reconstruction professionals
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Contribute to business development through client relationships, presentations, and industry engagement
Geographic and Travel Scope
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Nationwide responsibility with moderate, purposeful travel for inspections, testimony, team leadership, and strategic initiatives.
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Flexible location within the United States.
Required Qualifications
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Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field from an accredited university
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Professional Engineer license
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ACTAR certification required
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Extensive experience in accident reconstruction analysis and testimony
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Strong deposition and trial testimony experience
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Proven leadership in managing teams and complex forensic investigations
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Excellent communication and client-facing skills
Preferred Qualifications
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Prior experience leading a practice group or discipline within a forensic or consulting firm.
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Technical publications, research, or advanced training related to injury biomechanics or crash dynamics.
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Established national client relationships.
Why MC Consultants
At MC Consultants, leadership means more than managing cases. It means building people, credibility, and long-term excellence. The National Practice Leader role offers a rare opportunity to shape the future of the biomechanics and accident reconstruction discipline within a firm that values integrity, collaboration, mentorship, and sustainable growth.
