Senior Human Factors Consultant

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Rimkus () 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!

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.

• 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.

• 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 - 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