Senior Forensic Consultant

Job Description:

• Conduct forensic investigations involving premises liability claims and litigation matters
• Evaluate site conditions, building features, maintenance practices, and environmental factors related to incident causation
• Perform and oversee site inspections, scene documentation, and evidence collection
• Analyze slip, trip, and fall incidents and develop technical opinions regarding causation and liability
• Conduct walkway friction testing and slip resistance evaluations
• Research and apply relevant building codes, safety regulations, standards, ordinances, and industry best practices
• Utilize 3D scanning, photogrammetry, and other forensic technologies to document and analyze incident locations
• Perform hazard identification and risk assessments
• Conduct human factors evaluations and accident reconstruction analyses when applicable
• Prepare technical reports, presentations, and expert witness materials
• Provide deposition and trial testimony as an expert witness
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across engineering, biomechanics, safety, and forensic disciplines
• Build and maintain strong client relationships through exceptional service and technical expertise
• Deliver presentations, educational seminars, and thought leadership content to clients and industry groups
• Support business development initiatives through networking, marketing, and industry involvement
• Contribute to the growth of YA Group's forensic consulting practice

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Biomechanics, Safety Sciences, Human Factors, Occupational Safety, or a related technical discipline
• 4+ years of experience conducting premises liability investigations, forensic consulting, safety analysis, accident reconstruction, or related work
• Experience evaluating building codes, regulations, ordinances, standards, and safety practices
• Experience conducting slip, trip, and fall investigations and developing technical opinions regarding causation and liability
• Experience with walkway friction testing and slip resistance evaluations
• Experience conducting hazard identification, risk assessments, and human factors analyses
• Experience utilizing 3D scanning, photogrammetry, or similar forensic documentation technologies
• Experience preparing expert reports and communicating technical findings to attorneys, insurance carriers, clients, and other stakeholders
• Prior deposition and/or trial testimony experience
• Strong analytical, investigative, and problem-solving skills
• Excellent written, verbal, presentation, and client-facing communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to present to clients, industry organizations, and referral sources
• Established relationships within the legal, insurance, risk management, engineering, or forensic consulting industries
• Proven history of business development, client retention, and consulting practice growth
• Existing book of business or transferable client relationships
• Self-starter with the ability to independently manage projects, clients, and business development activities
• Professional Engineer (PE), Certified Safety Professional (CSP), advanced degree (M.S. or Ph.D.), or other relevant professional credential strongly preferred

Benefits:

• Employee-focused culture
• Strong commitment to work-life balance
• Remote work
• Flexible vacation & Paid holidays
• Paid family care/sick leave
• Parental leave
• Medical, Dental, Vision + more
• 401k w/match
• Career growth
• Competitive salaries + Bonus