Associate Forensic Safety Consultant (M.S. level)

ARCCA; Penns Park (PA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

ARCCA, LLC, part of the ATS family, is hiring an Associate Forensic Safety Consultant in Penns Park, PA to investigate workplace and construction incidents, determine causation, and evaluate safety systems. The role emphasizes applying safety standards and best practices to deliver clear opinions for clients and legal counsel.

The position requires a Master’s degree in a related field, experience with incident investigations, and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a technical or scientific discipline related to Occupational Safety or Industrial Systems; PhD acceptable but not required.
• Experience with accident reconstruction, workplace injury investigation, and safety compliance evaluations.
• Strong working knowledge of OSHA regulations, construction safety standards, and hazard control practices.
• Experience conducting incident investigations and root cause analysis.
• Ability to work independently in the field and in an office environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Safety certifications such as CSP, CHST, or similar are a plus, but not required.
• Ability to access active construction sites and industrial facilities.

Responsibilities

• Assist experienced forensic experts on active cases with opportunities for mentorship and a defined development path toward becoming a designated expert.
• Investigate workplace, industrial, and construction site incidents involving employee injury, fatality, or near‑miss events.
• Support investigations of construction and industrial workplace accidents based on safety principles, proper equipment design, and environmental factors.
• Analyze compliance with OSHA regulations, ANSI standards, NFPA codes, and applicable state and local safety requirements.
• Evaluate construction means and methods, job hazard analyses, safety programs, and training practices.
• Assess use, condition, and guarding of machinery, tools, scaffolding, fall protection systems, and personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Apply ergonomic principles to identify workplace risk factors, evaluate human performance, and recommend injury‑prevention strategies.
• Conduct or assist with static and dynamic testing related to material performance, product design, and human response.
• Review project documents, safety manuals, policies, training records, maintenance logs, and incident reports.
• Prepare clear, well‑supported reports of findings suitable for both technical and non‑technical audiences.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Accident reconstruction experience

OSHA regulations knowledge

Incident investigations

Root cause analysis

Independent work

Written and verbal communication

Education

Master’s degree in a technical or scientific discipline related to Occupational Safety or Industrial Systems

PhD acceptable but not required

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: ARCCA LLC – Penns Park, PA 18943
Position Type: Full Time
Salary Range: $70,000.00 – $80,000.00
Job Shift: Day

About the Company

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. Founded in 1967 and headquartered in Marietta, GA, ATS 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.

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 to 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: Associate Forensic Safety Consultant

Position Summary

ARCCA is seeking an Associate Forensic Safety Consultant to join our consulting team. This role focuses on investigating workplace, industrial, and construction-related incidents involving personal injury and regulatory compliance matters. The Associate Forensic Safety Consultant applies sound engineering principles, safety standards, and industry best practices to determine causation, evaluate safety systems, and develop clear, well-supported opinions for clients, insurers, and legal counsel.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist experienced forensic experts on active cases with opportunities for mentorship and a defined development path toward becoming a designated expert.
• Investigate workplace, industrial, and construction site incidents involving employee injury, fatality, or near‑miss events.
• Support investigations of construction and industrial workplace accidents based on safety principles, proper equipment design, and environmental factors.
• Analyze compliance with OSHA regulations, ANSI standards, NFPA codes, and applicable state and local safety requirements.
• Evaluate construction means and methods, job hazard analyses, safety programs, and training practices.
• Assess use, condition, and guarding of machinery, tools, scaffolding, fall protection systems, and personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Apply ergonomic principles to identify workplace risk factors, evaluate human performance, and recommend injury‑prevention strategies.
• Conduct or assist with static and dynamic testing related to material performance, product design, and human response.
• Review project documents, safety manuals, policies, training records, maintenance logs, and incident reports.
• Prepare clear, well‑supported reports of findings suitable for both technical and non‑technical audiences.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a technical or scientific discipline related to Occupational Safety or Industrial Systems; PhD acceptable but not required.
• Experience with accident reconstruction, workplace injury investigation, and safety compliance evaluations.
• Strong working knowledge of OSHA regulations, construction safety standards, and hazard control practices.
• Experience conducting incident investigations and root cause analysis.
• Ability to work independently in the field and in an office environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Safety certifications such as CSP, CHST, or similar are a plus, but not required.
• Ability to access active construction sites and industrial facilities.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Applied Technical Services is an Equal Opportunity and Affinity Action Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability unrelated to ability, marital status, family responsibilities, pregnancy, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, transgender, sex stereotyping, order of protection status, protected veteran or military status, or an unfavorable discharge from military service, and other categories protected by federal, state or local law.

Find out more at www.arcca.com