What are the responsibilities and job description for the Civil Engineer - Highway / Traffic Forensic Investigator position at Robson Forensic?
You are a P.E. with a B.S. in Civil Engineering and 10 years of hands-on Highway Engineering Design experience. You have a broad understanding of highway/roadway design and safety.
You are already an expert. Robson Forensic will train you to be a forensic expert.
As a Civil Engineer - Highway/Traffic Engineering Forensic Expert, you will:
- Investigate highway/traffic engineering incidents.
- Analyze highway/traffic design procedures, applying your comprehensive knowledge of standards and practices.
- Write clear, scientifically sound reports.
- Provide expert testimony.
You will delve into the "why" behind incidents, critically assessing decision-making, operational procedures, and the standard of care. This role offers you a chance to:
- Use your cumulative training, experience, and critical thinking skills.
- Collaborate with highly respected experts.
- Continuously learn and grow.
- Make a tangible difference.
LOCATIONS: Miami Lakes/Palm Beach Gardens, FL, Atlanta, GA, Las Vegas, NV, Dublin, OH, Lancaster, PA, & Dallas/Fort Worth/Irving, TX
REQUIREMENTS
Licensure: Active Professional Engineer (P.E.) license.
Education: B.S. in Civil Engineering
Experience: 10 years of hands-on experience (including DOT experience) in highway/traffic engineering [geometric design, access/egress design, highway/roadway safety features (signing, striping, lighting, guardrail, barriers, clear zones, etc.), intersection design, signal design/maintenance, fieldwork analyses, field engineering studies, & incident/claims investigations.]
Additional Experience a Plus: Some experience in highway/roadway maintenance, construction management, construction inspection, materials testing, residential or commercial land development, stormwater systems design, parking lot design, and/or crash investigation/reconstruction.
Knowledge: Broad understanding of highway/roadway design and safety.
Skills: Excellent technical, analytical, writing, and communication skills.
Aptitude: Strong ability to translate complex technical findings into clear, objective evidence for non-technical audiences.
Work Style: Roughly 20% travel for inspections; the remainder is focused on analysis and report drafting, working independently and as part of a collaborative team.
Prior forensic experience is not required. We seek professionals eager to apply their deep industry knowledge to a challenging new domain.
You must have a clean background screen, a driver’s license, and the ability to drive.
ABOUT US:
Robson Forensic is a national leader in expert witness consulting, providing technical expertise across many fields within engineering, architecture, science, and a broad range of specialty disciplines.
Employees at Robson Forensic work alongside highly respected experts from both industry and academia. Our forensic experts are engaged in meaningful casework that is consequential to industry and society. Robson Forensic provides a unique working dynamic that blends collaboration and autonomy.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.
HOW TO APPLY:
If this opportunity meets your expectations for a challenging and rewarding career, and you meet our minimum requirements, please apply and attach your resume and a cover letter outlining your professional background and experience.