Senior Human Factors Consultant

Rimkus Consulting Group, Inc; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) Retirement plan

Life insurance

Paid time off

Family leave

Disability insurance

Training & development

Work from home

Job summary

Rimkus Consulting Group, Inc is seeking a seasoned Forensic Human Factors professional to lead and manage consulting projects focused on safety, human performance, and decision-making related to products and environments. You will conduct field investigations, testing, and literature reviews while preparing expert reports and providing deposition support.

The role requires strong analytical, communication, and organizational skills, with travel up to 25% and a mix of site work and collaboration

Qualifications

• Education: master’s degree in cognitive/experimental/industrial psychology, neuroscience, or related field.
• PhD and/or BCPE/PE licensure preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication; ability to present expert analyses.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage a legal/proactive consulting practice.
• Conduct site/product inspections and client meetings.
• Prepare expert reports, deposition summaries, and affidavits.
• Research statutes/regulations; provide written analyses.
• Organize case files and manage billable hours.
• Provide deposition/trial testimony.

Skills

Legal knowledge

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Confidentiality

MS Office proficiency

Education

Master's in Cognitive/Experimental/Industrial Psychology

Master's in Neuroscience

PhD in relevant field (preferred)

BCPE certification and/or PE license (preferred)

Tools

MS Office

PowerPoint

Job description

Join Rimkus and unlock your potential with endless opportunities for growth, learning, and making a difference!

Rimkus (www.rimkus.com) is a worldwide leader in Engineering and Technical Consulting. Rimkus experts specialize in building envelope, engineering, forensic consulting, dispute resolution, construction management services, and solutions built for the environment.

NOW IS THE TIME to join this growing and stable company! We offer our full-time employees a competitive salary, bonus opportunities, and a full benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, life, disability, employer‑matching 401(k), and opportunities for advancement!

OVERVIEW:

The Rimkus Forensic Human Factors group provides services related to evaluating safety, human performance, risk perception, and decision‑making associated with human interaction with products, environments, and processes. The position will require managing a range of consulting projects that may involve working with teams on multi-disciplinary projects; conducting field investigations and physical testing, including data acquisition using software or involving human subjects testing; conducting research to obtain technical data; and reviewing scientific literature and standards.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Develop and maintain a legal and/or proactive consulting practice.
• Complete site and product inspections.
• Meet with colleagues, clients, and other professionals to discuss assigned cases or projects.
• Prepare expert reports, deposition summaries, and affidavits.
• Research and analyze statutes, regulations, legal articles, and other standard sources; provide written analysis to consultants.
• Prepare, organize, store, and retrieve case files, which may include evidence, exhibits, depositions, pleadings, exhibits, and other items.
• Provide deposition and trial testimony.
• Develop and maintain records regarding billable hours spent on specific cases.

Join Rimkus and unlock your potential with endless opportunities for growth, learning, and making a difference!

Rimkus (www.rimkus.com) is a worldwide leader in Engineering and Technical Consulting. Rimkus experts specialize in building envelope, engineering, forensic consulting, dispute resolution, construction management services, and solutions built for the environment.

NOW IS THE TIME to join this growing and stable company! We offer our full-time employees a competitive salary, bonus opportunities, and a full benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, life, disability, employer‑matching 401(k), and opportunities for advancement!

OVERVIEW:

The Rimkus Forensic Human Factors group provides services related to evaluating safety, human performance, risk perception, and decision‑making associated with human interaction with products, environments, and processes. The position will require managing a range of consulting projects that may involve working with teams on multi-disciplinary projects; conducting field investigations and physical testing, including data acquisition using software or involving human subjects testing; conducting research to obtain technical data; and reviewing scientific literature and standards.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Develop and maintain a legal and/or proactive consulting practice.
• Complete site and product inspections.
• Meet with colleagues, clients, and other professionals to discuss assigned cases or projects.
• Prepare expert reports, deposition summaries, and affidavits.
• Research and analyze statutes, regulations, legal articles, and other standard sources; provide written analysis to consultants.
• Prepare, organize, store, and retrieve case files, which may include evidence, exhibits, depositions, pleadings, exhibits, and other items.
• Provide deposition and trial testimony.
• Develop and maintain records regarding billable hours spent on specific cases.

• Required: master's degree in Cognitive, Experimental, or Industrial Psychology; Neuroscience; Industrial & Systems Engineering; or Human Factors or related field.
• Preferred: 3 plus years of work experience in human factors litigation consulting support.
• Preferred: Ph.D. in Cognitive, Experimental, or Industrial Psychology; Neuroscience; Industrial & Systems Engineering; or Human Factors.
• Preferred: Board Certification from BCPE and/or Professional Engineer License.

REQUIRED SKILLS and ABILITIES:

• Understanding of legal language and principles, research methods, court pleadings and processes, and other related matters.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to function well in a high-paced and, at times, stressful environment.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and to exercise discretion and good judgment.
• Have excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Have excellent client relations and management skills.
• Must be knowledgeable about Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS, OVERTIME, and TRAVEL:

Physical Demands - While performing this job, the employee must frequently stand, walk, sit, climb, bend, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, talk, and hear. Must be able to perform field inspections, physically move debris, inspect vehicles (commercial and tractor-trailer), and drive a motor vehicle to job sites. Employees may lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Clear vision and depth perception are also necessary.

Overtime -This position is classified as salaried with an exempt FLSA status. There will be periods when overtime is required, which the employee will need to comply with to meet the demands of the position.

Travel - 25% at most, overnight and field.

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
• Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
• Short Term & Long Term Disability
• Training & Development
• Work From Home