Senior Human Factors Consultant

Rimkus; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401k plan

Life insurance

Paid time off

Family leave

Disability insurance

Training & development

Work from home

Job summary

Rimkus in Los Angeles seeks a Forensic Human Factors specialist to manage consulting projects, conduct field investigations, and develop expert reports for litigation support. You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, review data, and communicate findings to clients and counsel.

The ideal candidate holds a master’s degree in a related field, with 3+ years of experience in human factors litigation, and preference for Ph.D. or BCPE/PE credentials. Travel up to 25% may be required.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Cognitive, Experimental, or Industrial Psychology; Neuroscience; Industrial & Systems Engineering; or Human Factors or related field
• Preferred: 3+ 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: BCPE certification and/or Professional Engineer license

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

Legal language & research methods

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Analytical thinking

Work under pressure

Confidentiality & discretion

Written & verbal communication

Client relations & management

MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint

Education

Master's degree in Cognitive/Experimental/Industrial Psychology or related field

Ph.D. in relevant field (preferred)

Tools

Word

Excel

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

Requirements

• 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.

Benefits

• 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