Senior Forensic Civil Engineer & Testimony Leader

Vertex; Louisiana; On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Bonus program

Health insurance

Dental plan

Life Insurance

Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

401(k) with match

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Vertex is seeking a Senior Forensic Engineer to expand our testifying expert team on civil construction disputes. You will lead engagements, provide deposition and expert testimony, and oversee a team of consultants while modeling the company’s core values of learning, urgency, value, and collaboration.

You will drive business development, mentor staff, manage budgets and utilization, and ensure exceptional client service and quality of deliverables across complex projects in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering and 15+ years of related experience, or a Master's degree with 12+ years.
• PE licensed in multiple states preferred.
• Previous deposition and testimony experience required.
• Proven track record of customer relationship management and staff management and development.
• Demonstrated leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage forensic engagements and testify in civil cases.
• Support client satisfaction and employee engagement within the practice.
• Develop and foster relationships with decision makers within key accounts and cross-sell other service areas.
• Meet or exceed utilization and revenue targets set by leadership.
• Travel as necessary to support client, employee, and leadership needs.
• Establish quality control of service delivery and manage in a manner that facilitates rapid resolution of issues.

Skills

Leadership

Client relations

Project management

Communication

Testimony experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Tools

Microsoft Office

Legal research tools

Job description

Vertex is seeking a Senior Forensic Engineer to expand our testifying expert team on civil construction disputes. You will lead engagements, provide deposition and expert testimony, and oversee a team of consultants while modeling the company’s core values of learning, urgency, value, and collaboration.

You will drive business development, mentor staff, manage budgets and utilization, and ensure exceptional client service and quality of deliverables across complex projects in a fast-paced