Civil Environmental Engineer - Forensic Investigator

Robson Forensic, Inc.; Lancaster (Lancaster County); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Robson Forensic seeks a Civil Environmental or Chemical Engineer with 10+ years of experience in wastewater and industrial air pollution mitigation system design and implementation. You will analyze incidents, translate complex findings into clear evidence, and prepare scientifically sound reports for litigation contexts.

You will join a national expert-witness team, collaborate with respected professionals, and advance your forensic expertise while traveling for inspections as needed.

Qualifications

• Active Professional Engineer (P.E.) license or an EIT/FE with ability to become a P.E. within 6 months
• Excellent technical, analytical, writing, and communication skills
• Strong ability to translate complex technical findings into clear, objective evidence for non-technical audiences

Responsibilities

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

Skills

P.E. license

Written communication

Analytical thinking

Report writing

Education

ABET-accredited B.S. in Civil Environmental or Chemical Engineering

Job description

You are a Civil Environmental or Chemical Engineer with 10+ years of experience with wastewater and industrial air pollution mitigation system design and implementation. You have experience with wastewater treatment facilities, landfills, and implementation of chemical safety protocols, including personal protective equipment assessment.

You are already an expert. Robson Forensic will train you to be a forensic expert.

Areas of potential litigation and claims include environmental decontamination and remediation, wastewater and landfill standards of care, environmental health and safety compliance, and environmental chemical release.

As a Civil Environmental Engineering Forensic Expert, You Will

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

Role

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.

LOCATION

Miami Lakes/Palm Beach Gardens, FL, Atlanta, GA, Las Vegas, NV, Columbus/Dublin, OH, Lancaster, PA, Dallas/Ft. Worth/Irving, TX (hybrid)

Requirements

• Licensure: Active Professional Engineer (P.E.) license or an EIT/FE and can become a P.E. within 6 months.
• Education: B.S. in Civil Environmental or Chemical Engineering from an ABET accredited institution.
• Experience: 10+ years of Civil Environmental Engineering experience with wastewater and industrial air pollution mitigation systemdesign and implementation; experience with wastewater treatment facilities, landfills, and implementation of chemical safety protocols, including personal protective equipment assessment.
• 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: Approximately 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.

Due to the seriousness of our work, we do stringent background checks on all our candidates. Candidates are required to pass a drug and background screening prior to their employment.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.