Senior Consultant

Engineering Systems, Inc. (ESI); Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 110,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision

Life Insurance

401k with employer match

Pet Insurance

Flexible Time Off

10 paid holidays

Work/Life Balance

Wellness Reimbursement

Career Growth

Job summary

Engineering Systems Inc. (ESi) is seeking an experienced professional to lead forensic and safety investigations, combining human factors and engineering analysis to determine root causes. You will design studies, review evidence, and communicate results to clients and stakeholders.

The role requires strong technical writing, data modeling, and expertise in applying safety standards across industrial and consumer environments. A collaborative, growth-oriented team supports flexible opportunities.

Qualifications

• Five to ten years of forensic or safety consulting experience.
• Academic coursework or certification in human factors, neuropsychology, engineering, HCI, product design, occupational biomechanics, cognitive engineering or work physiology.
• Experience with MATLAB, PsychoPy, and R for modeling and statistics is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Review proposals to determine time frames, funding, staffing, and resources.
• Evaluate root causes in industrial, transportation, and consumer product accidents.
• Provide technical guidance and resolve project problems with team members.
• Review media and depositions to develop preliminary conclusions and plan further investigation.
• Inspect accident scenes and involved equipment as needed.
• Apply safety standards, literature, data, and regulations to projects.
• Design tests or models to evaluate machine performance and human factors data.
• Conduct risk assessments and prepare written reports and presentations.

Skills

Human factors

Forensic analysis

Technical writing

Public speaking

Education

Master's degree in human factors/industrial/experimental psychology or related field

Ph.D. in industrial/experimental or cognitive psychology preferred

CHFP/CPE/CUXP certifications desirable

Tools

MATLAB

PsychoPy

R

Job description

About ESi

Engineering Systems Inc. (ESi) is an engineering and scientific investigation and failure analysis firm. We are frequently retained by law firms, insurance companies, and manufacturers to answer complex technical questions on projects ranging from small, focused investigations to large-scale, high-profile losses.

Our work spans a wide range of challenges, including major transportation accidents, equipment and product failures, personal injury claims, and damage to residential, commercial, and industrial structures. The variety, complexity, and real-world impact of our projects create deeply fulfilling and intellectually engaging careers for our consultants.

At ESi, you'll have the opportunity to shape your own path while being supported by a collaborative culture, national expertise, and industry-leading resources.

Why ESi

ESi's Biomechanics & Safety team conducts multidisciplinary analyses to investigate incidents, determine root causes, and support litigation, while proactively identifying hazards and assessing risk. The team evaluates human factors and safety across products and environments, ensuring compliance with applicable standards in a collaborative, growth-focused setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Reviews project proposals or plans to determine time frame, funding limitations, procedures for accomplishing project, staffing requirements, and allotment of available resources to various phases of project.
• Evaluates root causes in industrial, transportation, and consumer product accidents.
• Confers with project personnel to provide technical advice and to resolve problems.
• Identifies and reviews existing media (e.g., photographs, video, witness statements, depositions, police and OSHA reports, drawings, etc.) to develop preliminary conclusions and plan further investigation.
• Conducts inspections of accident scenes and of involved or exemplar machines, safety equipment, consumer products, and other items as needed.
• Locates, assesses pertinence of, and applies consensus safety standards, scientific literature, existing test data, and governmental regulations.
• Designs and conducts testing and/or develops models to obtain and evaluate machine performance or human factors data.
• As part of a team, conducts risk assessments or job safety analyses for a variety of products and industrial machines.
• Prepares written reports and verbal presentations of findings and conclusions in clear, concise, and easy-to-understand terms.
• Prepares exhibits with visualization group to clearly communicate complex engineering concepts.
• Works with Business Development to identify potential clients and strategies to build client base.
• Gives expert witness testimony at deposition or trial, as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education / Certifications / Licenses

• Master's degree in Human Factors Engineering, Experimental Psychology, Cognitive Psychology, Industrial Engineering, Biomedical Engineering or related field required.
• Ph.D. in Industrial Engineering, Experimental or Cognitive Psychology, or related field preferred.
• CHFP (Certified Human Factors Professional), CPE (Certified Professional Ergonomist), or CUXP (Certified User Experience Professional) desirable.

Experience

• Five to ten years work experience in a forensic or safety consulting position. Related educational experience will also be considered.
• Must have completed academic coursework or received comparable certification in the following topics: human factors, neuropsychology, engineering, human-computer interaction, product design, occupation biomechanics, cognitive engineering and/or work physiology.
• Experience in MATLAB, psychoPy, and R and the ability to design and write original computational models of human performance and statistical analysis code is desirable.

What We Can Offer You

We believe great work happens when people feel supported, challenged, and trusted. Some of the benefits we offer include:

• Medical, Dental & Vision
• Life Insurance/Voluntary Life Insurance/Universal Life Insurance
• 401k with employer match
• Pet Insurance
• Flexible Time Off (FTO) - encouraged to take 20 days of paid time off/year
• 10 paid holidays (9 standard holidays and 1 floating holiday)
• Work/Life Balance in a collaborative working environment
• Wellness Reimbursement
• Career Growth & Continuing education opportunities

The pay range listed reflects a good-faith estimate of the compensation we expect to offer most candidates for this role. Total compensation includes a competitive base salary and bonus opportunity, with final pay determined by job-related factors such as experience, qualifications, individual performance, and overall company performance.

After internal discussions and market research, the current pay band for this opportunity is $110,000 to $180,000

Physical Demands

This role requires frequently sitting or standing for extended periods of time and occasionally lifting and/or moving items weighing up to 50 pounds, with infrequent lifting up to 75 pounds. The work regularly requires bending, twisting, kneeling, crouching, and maintaining balance. This position frequently requires handling and operating specialized tools and equipment and working in a variety of physical positions, including occasionally accessing tight or confined spaces. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

Work Environment

Work is performed in both office and field environments, including active construction sites, industrial settings, and damaged or compromised structures. The work environment may include exposure to varying noise levels, weather conditions, uneven terrain, and site-specific hazards. Use of personal protective equipment (PPE) may be required depending on site conditions. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee may encounter while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

ESi is an equal opportunity employer committed to attracting and retaining the most qualified individuals based on merit, experience, and skills. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, or veteran status. In accordance with applicable laws, ESi actively supports the employment of veterans and individuals with disabilities.