HKA · 4 hours ago
Forensic Civil Engineer
United States
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
10+ years expHKA is a global leader in risk mitigation, dispute resolution, and expert witness services. They are seeking a highly experienced Forensic Civil Engineer to lead investigations into failures, defects, and disputes involving civil infrastructure, providing objective, evidence-based opinions for litigation and risk mitigation.
Business DevelopmentConsultingManagement Consulting
Hiring Manager
Ryan Amaya
Responsibilities
Lead forensic investigations into failures and performance issues affecting civil infrastructure, including highways, bridges, tunnels, drainage, utilities, and water/wastewater systems
Conduct site inspections, evidence collection, and root cause analysis using established forensic methodologies and industry standards
Prepare clear, defensible expert reports for litigation, arbitration, and insurance claims
Provide expert witness testimony in depositions, mediations, and trials, including concurrent evidence where required
Collaborate with attorneys, insurers, owners, contractors, and multidisciplinary teams (including quantum, delay, and forensic accounting experts) to resolve disputes and deliver integrated opinions
Advise clients on risk mitigation, remediation strategies, and dispute resolution options
Support business development by nurturing client relationships and contributing to thought leadership and industry engagement
Apply deep technical knowledge in site development, drainage and stormwater management, pavement engineering, highways, bridges, utilities, pump stations, and water/wastewater treatment processes
Review design documents, construction practices, change histories, and maintenance records for compliance, standard of care, and performance deficiencies
Diagnose causation and recommend improvements to design and construction practices to prevent future failures
Perform or direct field testing, diagnostics, and condition assessments following incidents or catastrophic events
Advise on remediation, repair strategies, and settlement considerations
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering
Professional Engineer (PE) license required; NCEES record preferred for multi-state practice
10+ years of broad Civil Engineering experience (not overly specialized to a single focus area such as structural, geotechnical, etc.)
3+ years of Forensic Experience including investigations and litigation support
Demonstrated experience in expert report writing and providing testimony as an expert witness
Strong analytical skills with proficiency in failure analysis, material testing, and root-cause diagnostics
Excellent written and verbal communication skills for technical reporting and courtroom testimony
Ability to work collaboratively within integrated, multidisciplinary teams and engage directly with clients
Ability to travel periodically for site investigations, client engagements, and proceedings
Physical capability to conduct site visits, including walking, standing, using ladders, and light lifting (up to 25 lbs)
Preferred
Multi-state PE registration
Professional Traffic Operations Engineer (PTOE) or transportation/traffic expertise
Experience with municipal/public agency reviews, land development, and infrastructure projects
Exposure to stormwater/NPDES permitting and water/wastewater planning and design
Company
HKA
HKA is a privately owned, independent provider of consulting business for the construction, manufacturing, and technology industries.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$8.43M2022-04-30Acquired
2019-07-16Series Unknown· $8.43M
Leadership Team
Renny Borhan
Chief Executive Officer
Stuart Ells
Partner, Chief Growth & Operations Officer, FACD Lead, International
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