Bachelor's degree in Engineering from an ABET-accredited program
Active Professional Engineer (P.E.) license preferred
Hands-on experience in consulting design, construction, engineering, or maintenance of rail operations
Strong analytical, technical, writing, and communication skills
Responsibilities
Investigate railway systems incidents
Analyze railway systems procedures based on established standards
Write clear, scientifically sound reports on findings
Provide expert testimony in legal contexts
Assess decision-making and operational procedures of rail incidents
Benefits
Opportunity for continuous learning and professional growth
Chance to collaborate with highly respected experts in the industry
Ability to make a tangible difference in rail safety and procedures
Hybrid work model available in Dublin, OH & Lancaster, PA
Full Job Description
You have 15+ years of passenger rail systemsexperience and a Bachelor's degree in Engineering. You have significant employment experience with a passenger railroad, and/or a consulting engineering firm with a focus on the railroad industry.
You are already an expert. Robson Forensic will train you to be a forensic expert.
As a Railway Systems Engineering Forensic Expert, you will:
Investigate railway systems incidents.
Analyze railway systems 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.
Locations: Dublin, OH &Lancaster, PA (hybrid)
Requirements:
Licensure: Active Professional Engineer (P.E.) license is highly preferred.
Education: Bachelor's degree in Engineering from an ABET-accredited program.
Experience: 15+ years of hands-on passenger rail systems experience (additional freight experience is a plus).
Depth of experience should include some combination of consulting design work, construction, manufacturing, engineering, operations, and/or maintenance of rail operations, rail infrastructure, and/or rolling stock.
Breadth of experience should include a working knowledge of some combination of mainline track, rail yards, sidings, stations (above & below grade), terminals, grade crossings, tunnels, bridges, switches, signal systems, power systems (overhead catenary, third-rail), locomotives (diesel, diesel/electric, or electric power), passenger cars, transit cars, freight cars, maintenance-of-way cars/vehicles, rolling stock maintenance, facilities maintenance, maintenance-of-way, Federal Employees Liability Act (FELA), railroad worker safety, track safety, passenger safety, etc.
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 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.
