Forensic Technician jobs in the United States

MEA Forensic Engineers & Scientists is looking for a Surveying or Mapping Technician to join our team in Laguna Hills, CA. This is a full-time office position with occasional field work that requires advanced spatial analysis and CAD skills. The mapping and graphics work done will form the foundation for opinions generated by MEA’s expert witnesses.

The annual salary is $60,000 to $90,000 depending on skill and experience. We contribute $850 per month towards health care plan premiums and offer a safe harbor 401k plan. Starting vacation is 3 weeks (accrued annually) and we observe 11 paid holidays per year.

Role and Responsibilities

• Drafting scene diagrams and exhibits
• Interpret, extract and map spatial evidence from reports and photographs
• Perform and process 3D laser scans, structured light scans, and drone images
• Perform photogrammetry to extract spatial evidence from photographs
• 3D mapping and modeling for animations and graphics

Required Qualifications

• Associate degree in surveying, mapping, or similar discipline
• 3 years of surveying and mapping experience
• Excellent AutoCAD Civil 3D and Excel skills
• Familiarity with 3D laser scanning workflow and point cloud processing
• High ethical and technical standards

Preferred Qualifications

• 3ds Max modeling and animation experience
• Drone experience

To apply

Referencing the job title, please email your resume and cover letter to careersus@meaforensic.com

Company Overview

MEA Forensic is a multi-disciplinary forensic investigation firm that specializes in collision reconstruction, injury biomechanics, product and material failures, human factors, and aviation accidents for the legal and insurance industries. It is challenging work that is intensely scrutinized in a court of law and often under rigid deadlines; it is also varied, exciting and highly rewarding.

At MEA, we provide our staff with a stimulating, collaborative environment and extensive formal and informal training to solve forensic problems. We also conduct and publish scientific research to answer questions relevant to our work. Our salary, culture and benefits are designed to attract and keep bright, high-achieving professionals.