Senior Human Factors Consultant

Rimkus · Chicago, IL · 1 mo ago

On-siteOTHRFull-time

About the role

Join Rimkus and unlock your potential with endless opportunities for growth, learning, and making a difference! Rimkus (www.rimkus.com) 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!

Responsibilities

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

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.

Requirements

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

Skills

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

Benefits