Andrea Wadsworth
BScE PEngProject Engineer
Andrea Wadsworth investigates car, bus and motorcycle accidents as part of the Collision Reconstruction group in Toronto. She is involved in all aspects of engineering work, from 3D scanning crash scenes to downloading electronic data from cars and building computer simulations of collisions.
In addition to her Engineering degree from Queen’s University, Andrea brings experience in aviation regulation to her work at MEA. As part of the aircraft certification unit of New Zealand’s aviation regulator, she ensured manufacturers and designers met certification requirements. In her words: “We made sure that anything installed in an aircraft was installed properly, wouldn’t cause an accident and, if an accident were to happen, that the new feature wouldn’t make the accident worse, for example by catching on fire or detaching and causing injury.”
MEA Forensic and our clients benefit from the wide variety of professional and research experience Andrea brings to the firm. “One of the parts I like most about my role at MEA Forensic is the variety. Each case is very different, and all are interesting in different ways. Every case is a chance to learn something new that can then be applied to future cases.”
education
- Bachelor of Science Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Queen’s University, Kingston, ON, 2012.
professional status
- Professional Engineer, Professional Engineers of Ontario, 2023.
professional associations
- Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE), since 2022.
- Royal Aeronautical Society, since 2020.
Professional Experience
- MEA Forensic Engineers & Scientists
2021 to Present | Project Engineer since 2023
Investigates collisions involving motorized and recreational vehicles, bicycles, and pedestrians. Investigates aviation accidents and incidents. Conducts scene and vehicle exams, collects and analyses data, builds computer simulations - BECA Applied Technologies, LTD
Senior Systems Engineer, 2018 to 2021
Directed and delivered engineering projects through entire lifecycle in diverse industries. Supported bids, formulated project proposals, defined scope of work, and charted out deliverables. Captured stakeholder input to define requirements and integrated with planning. - Civil Aviation Authority of New Zealand
Airworthiness Engineer, 2013 to 2018
Evaluated product compliance with airworthiness regulations, particularly those related to occupant safety. Harmonized cabin safety and human-machine interface considerations for proposed equipment installations. Guided policy development through research and engineering input. Audited aviation design and manufacturing firms’ regulatory and safety compliance with risk-based approach. Appraised civil aviation rules exemption requests for safety impacts and submitted recommended action to Director. - Candu Energy, Inc.
Fuel Channel Engineer-in-Training, 2012 to 2013
Composed design documentation including qualification test reports and technical specifications. Assessed and approved proposed drawings and procedures from suppliers.
Training & Professional Development
November 18-19, 2025 – Electric Vehicle Safety and Vehicle Mechanical Inspection Training, Centennial College, Toronto, ON.
April 8-12, 2024 – Symposium on EDR Research and Training, National Association of Professional Accident Reconstruction Specialists (NAPARS), Oklahoma City, OK.
March 12-14, 2024 – Optics, Lighting, Visibility and Digital Photography for the Forensic Investigator, Jim Sobek, Clearly Visible Presentations LLC, Bluffdale, UT.
June 27-28, 2023 – Zero to Hero in CloudCompare Training, ai2-3D Forensics, Eugene Liscio, Online.
May 25, 2023 – Crash Data Retrieval (CDR) Technician Update Course, Kent E. Boots & Associates, Online.
February 28, 2023 – Standard First Aid and CPR, Canadian Red Cross, Toronto, ON.
November 28-30, 2022 – Interactive Driver Response Research (IDRR) 3-Day Course, Driver Research Institute, Online.
November 14-17, 2022 – Motorcycle Collision Reconstruction, Lightpoint Learning, Online.
October 6, 2023 – Accident Reconstruction, Engineering Dynamics Company (EDC) LLC, Online.
May 10-12, 2022 – Vehicle Crash Reconstruction: Principles and Technology, Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE), Las Vegas, NV.
April 4-6, 2022 – Applied Vehicle Dynamics, Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE), Thermal, CA.
March 2022 – ProMetric Training PMI29 XB Colorimeter, Radiant Vision Systems, Online.
February 2022 – Photogrammetry: Forensic Applications Using Photomodeler, DCM Technical Services, Online.
February 21-25, 2022 – Crash Data Retrieval (CDR) System Operators Class and Analysis & Applications, Canadian Association of Technical Accident Investigation and Reconstructionists (CATAIR), Aurora, ON.
firm news
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MEA Forensic attends CDL Women’s Caucus annual Luncheon in Toronto
June 1, 2026 -
MEA Forensic Engineers Participate in OBA’s Anatomy of a Trial
May 26, 2026