Internship- Accident Reconstruction

Applied Technical Services, LLC, is a leading provider of critical testing, inspection, certification, and compliance services. The company serves clients across a diverse set of large and stable end markets including manufacturing, power generation, aerospace, medical, and defense. ATS was founded in 1967 and is headquartered in Marietta, GA. Today the Company employs nearly 2,100 team members in over 95 locations across the United States.

Our purpose is to create a safe and reliable world and our mission is to deliver assurance through precise technical and professional services.

About Arcca

ARCCA, LLC (an ATS Family of Companies)., is a growing national forensic, scientific, and engineering company with 6 offices nationwide located in Penns Park, PA (suburban Philadelphia); Pittsburgh, PA; Chicago, IL; Hollywood, FL; Oakland, CA; and Seattle, WA. Since 1987, ARCCA has assisted thousands of clients address their technical and scientific challenges and manage their litigation issues.

Our team of experienced and credentialed professionals provides Forensic Engineering; Expert Witness Testimony; Sports Biomechanics & Human Performance; and Research, Development, Testing & Evaluation services. Our expertise and depth of experience have made ARCCA the preferred choice of insurance companies, law firms, government agencies, and corporate safety, claims and risk management departments. The quality of our work has led to a national reputation as “The ARCCA Advantage – Experience, Service, Expertise and Credibility.”

Job Title: Internship- Accident Reconstruction

Location: The preferred location for this position is Penns Park, PA

Department: Forensic Engineering

ARCCA’s Mechanical Engineering Intern will support forensic engineers in investigating and analyzing mechanical system failures and accident scenarios. This internship provides hands‑on exposure to real‑world forensic engineering work across a variety of applications, including industrial machinery, consumer products, HVAC equipment, workplace safety, construction equipment, and vehicle accident reconstruction.

Interns will work under the guidance of experienced forensic engineers and gain insight into the litigation‑support environment, including evidence evaluation, testing, reporting, and professional communication.

Responsibilities

• Assist with investigations involving mechanical and equipment failures.
• Support senior engineers with data collection, documentation, and analysis.
• Participate in testing activities and observe evaluation of mechanical components and systems.
• Assist with preparation of technical reports, summaries, and exhibits.
• Support research efforts, including review of technical publications and standards.
• Attend internal meetings and, when appropriate, client or educational presentations.
• Assist with vehicle, site, and evidence inspections, including use of 3D scanning technology and software under supervision.
• Support data collection and organization related to vehicle and commercial vehicle collision investigations.
• Assist with test setup, documentation, and analysis of collected data.
• Help prepare technical summaries and draft report sections.
• Observe and learn about expert testimony preparation and litigation support processes.
• Other duties as assigned.