Civil Engineer - Land Development Forensic Investigator

Robson Forensic, Inc.; Lancaster (Lancaster County); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Robson Forensic, Inc. is seeking a P.E.-licensed civil engineer with 15+ years of hands-on land development and site/civil construction project management to join our forensic expert team in a hybrid role across several U.S. locations.

You will investigate incidents, analyze procedures against standards, draft clear reports, and provide expert testimony. Travel is approximately 20% with opportunities to grow technically and professionally.

Qualifications

• Active P.E. license.
• B.S. in Civil Engineering from ABET-accredited program.
• 15+ years in land development, site/civil/heavy construction PM.
• Knowledge of safety requirements and site issues.
• Excellent technical and analytical skills; strong communication.
• Approximately 20% travel.

Responsibilities

• Investigate civil land development incidents.
• Analyze procedures applying standards and practices.
• Write clear, scientifically sound reports.
• Provide expert testimony.
• Uncover root causes of incidents and assess decision-making.

Skills

Analytical skills

Written and verbal communication

Safety-conscious

Leadership

Education

P.E. license (Active)

B.S. in Civil Engineering (ABET-accredited)

Job description

Civil Engineer – Land Development Forensic Expert Position

Overview

We are seeking a P.E. licensed civil engineer with 15+ years of hands‑on experience in land development and/or site/civil/heavy construction project management. The candidate will have extensive knowledge of safety requirements and construction site issues. You will bring your expertise and receive training to become a forensic expert.

Responsibilities

• Investigate civil engineering land development incidents.
• Analyze procedures applying comprehensive knowledge of standards and practices.
• Write clear, scientifically sound reports.
• Provide expert testimony.

Role

The role involves uncovering the underlying causes of incidents, critically assessing decision‑making, operational procedures, and the standard of care. It offers opportunities to:

• Leverage cumulative clinical training, experience, and critical thinking skills.
• Collaborate with highly respected experts.
• Continuously learn and grow.
• Make a tangible difference.

Location

Miami Lakes/Palm Beach Gardens, FL; Atlanta, GA; Columbus/Dublin, OH; Lancaster, PA (hybrid).

Requirements

• Active P.E. license.
• B.S. in Civil Engineering from an ABET‑accredited institution.
• 15+ years of hands‑on experience in land development and/or extensive site/civil/heavy construction project management; knowledge of safety requirements and issues on construction sites; design experience and a thorough working knowledge of contracts, safety, construction means & methods, scheduling, estimating, subcontractor management, and quality control.
• Preferred: Experience in community or residential land development; experience in commercial land development, commercial construction, single‑family home construction, commercial recreational construction, and/or heavy construction.
• Excellent technical and analytical skills; strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to safely climb/navigate ladders, roofs, scaffolding, etc. for inspection activities.
• Approximately 20% travel for inspections; remaining time focused on analysis and report drafting, working independently and as part of a collaborative team.
• Prior forensic experience is not required.

You must have a clean background screen, a driver’s license, and the ability to drive.

Equal‑Opportunity Statement

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.