Civil Environmental Engineer - Forensic Investigator

Robson Forensic

$95K — $115K *
Technical Services
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Active Professional Engineer (P.E.) license or EIT/FE with expectation to become P.E. within 6 months
  • B.S. in Civil Environmental or Chemical Engineering from an ABET accredited institution
  • 10+ years of Civil Environmental Engineering experience focusing on wastewater and industrial air pollution mitigation
  • Experience with wastewater treatment facilities and landfills
  • Strong technical, analytical, writing, and communication skills
  • Ability to convey complex technical findings to non-technical audiences
  • Willingness to travel approximately 20% for inspections and work independently or in teams

Responsibilities

  • Investigate civil environmental engineering incidents
  • Analyze procedures using knowledge of industry standards and practices
  • Write clear, scientifically sound reports
  • Provide expert testimony in legal matters
  • Assess decision-making and operational procedures
  • Collaborate with respected engineering experts
  • Apply critical thinking skills to environmental challenges

Benefits

  • Opportunity to transition into forensic expertise with training provided
  • Continuous learning and professional growth
  • Impactful work making tangible differences in environmental practices
  • Collaborative environment with esteemed professionals
  • Hybrid work model allowing flexible work locations
Full Job Description
You are a Civil Environmental or Chemical Engineer with 10+ years of experience with wastewater and industrial air pollution mitigation system design and implementation. You have experience with wastewater treatment facilities, landfills, and implementation of chemical safety protocols, including personal protective equipment assessment.

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

Areas of potential litigation and claims include environmental decontamination and remediation, wastewater and landfill standards of care, environmental health and safety compliance, and environmental chemical release.

As a Civil Environmental Engineering Forensic Expert, you will:
  • Investigate civil environmental engineering 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 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, Las Vegas, NV, Columbus/Dublin, OH, Lancaster, PA, Dallas/Ft. Worth/Irving, TX (hybrid)

REQUIREMENTS

  • Licensure: Active Professional Engineer (P.E.) license or an EIT/FE and can become a P.E. within 6 months.
  • Education: B.S. in Civil Environmental or Chemical Engineering from an ABET accredited institution.
  • Experience: 10+ years of Civil Environmental Engineering experience with wastewater and industrial air pollution mitigation systemdesign and implementation; experience with wastewater treatment facilities, landfills, and implementation of chemical safety protocols, including personal protective equipment assessment.
  • Skills: Excellent technical, analytical, writing, and communication skills.
  • Aptitude: Strong ability to translate complex technical findings into clear, objective evidence for non-technical audiences.
  • 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 requirements 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.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those under consideration will be contacted.

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