Civil Engineer - Land Development Forensic Investigator

Robson Forensic

$90K — $120K *
Real Estate & Construction
11 - 15 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Active P.E. license required.
  • B.S. in Civil Engineering from an ABET-accredited institution.
  • 15+ years in land development or site/civil/heavy construction project management.
  • Knowledge of contracts, safety, construction methods, scheduling, estimating, and quality control.
  • Strong technical, analytical, written, and verbal communication skills.
  • Must be able to safely navigate ladders and scaffolding for inspections.
  • Willingness to travel approximately 20% of the time.

Responsibilities

  • Investigate civil engineering-land development incidents.
  • Analyze procedures using knowledge of standards and practices.
  • Write scientifically sound and clear reports.
  • Provide expert testimony in relevant cases.
  • Assess decision-making and operational procedures to uncover the 'why' behind incidents.
  • Utilize critical thinking and cumulative experience in analysis and reporting.
  • Collaborate with respected experts in the field.

Benefits

  • Opportunity for continuous learning and professional growth.
  • Chance to make a tangible difference in the forensic field.
  • Work in a hybrid environment across multiple locations.
Full Job Description
You are a P.E. licensed Civil Engineer with 15+ years of hands-on experience in land development and/or site/civil/heavy construction project management. You have broad experience with safety requirements and issues on construction sites.

You are already an expert. Robson Forensic will train you to be a forensic expert.

As a Civil Engineer - Land Development Forensic Expert, you will:
  • Investigate civil engineering - land development incidents.
  • Analyze procedures, applying your comprehensive knowledge of standards and practices.
  • Write clear, scientifically sound reports.
  • Provide expert testimony.


You will delve into the "why" behind incidents, critically assessing decision-making, operational procedures, and the standard of care. This role offers you a chance to:
  • Use your cumulative clinical training, experience, and critical thinking skills
  • Collaborate with highly respected experts.
  • Continuously learn and grow.
  • Make a tangible difference.


Location: Miami Lakes/Palm Beach Gardens, FL, Atlanta, GA, Columbus/Dublin, OH, Lancaster, PA (hybrid)

Requirements:

  • Licensure: Active P.E. license.
  • Education: B.S. in Civil Engineering from an ABET-accredited institution.
  • Experience: 15+ years of hands-on experience in land development and/or extensive site/civil/heavy construction project management; safety requirements and issues on construction sites; design experience and a thorough working knowledge of contracts, safety, construction means & methods, scheduling, estimating, subcontractor management, & quality control.
  • Additional Experience a Plus: Experience in community development or residential land development is preferred; experience in commercial land development, commercial construction, single-family home construction, commercial recreational construction, and/or heavy construction is a plus.
  • Skills: Excellent technical and analytical skills; strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability: You can safely climb/navigate ladders, roofs, scaffolding, etc. for inspection activities.
  • Work Style: Approximately 20% travel for inspections; the remainder is focused on analysis and report drafting, working independently and as part of a collaborative team.
  • Prior forensic experience is not required. We seek professionals eager to apply their deep industry knowledge to a challenging new domain.


You must have a clean background screen, a driver's license, and the ability to drive.

HOW TO APPLY:

If this opportunity meets your expectations for a challenging and rewarding career, and you meet our minimum requirements, please apply and attach your resume and a cover letter outlining your professional background and experience.

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