Occupational Safety Consultant - Construction & Incident Investigation (M.S. or Ph.D. level) (58226)

ATS FAMILY•Tinicum Township, PA

2d•$80,000 - $100,000•Onsite

About The Position

ARCCA is seeking an Associate Forensic Safety Consultant to investigate workplace, industrial, and construction-related incidents involving personal injury and regulatory compliance. The consultant applies engineering principles, safety standards, and industry practices to determine causation, evaluate safety systems, and develop well-supported opinions for clients, insurers, and legal counsel. The role includes supporting experienced forensic experts, with mentorship and a development path toward becoming a designated expert. The position is based in Penns Park, Pennsylvania.

Requirements

Master’s degree in a technical or scientific discipline related to Occupational Safety or Industrial Systems; a Ph.D. is acceptable but not required.
Experience with accident reconstruction, workplace injury investigation, and safety compliance evaluations.
Strong working knowledge of OSHA regulations, construction safety standards, and hazard control practices.
Experience conducting incident investigations and root cause analysis.
Ability to work independently in the field and in an office environment.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to access active construction sites and industrial facilities.
Must be a U.S. Person, as the position requires access to information subject to U.S. export controls under ITAR.

Nice To Haves

Safety certifications such as CSP, CHST, or similar.

Responsibilities

Assist experienced forensic experts on active cases and develop toward becoming a designated expert.
Investigate workplace, industrial, and construction-site incidents involving employee injury, fatality, or near-miss events.
Support investigations of construction and industrial workplace accidents using safety principles and assessments of equipment design and environmental factors.
Analyze compliance with OSHA regulations, ANSI standards, NFPA codes, and applicable state and local safety requirements.
Evaluate construction means and methods, job hazard analyses, safety programs, and training practices.
Assess machinery, tools, scaffolding, fall protection systems, and personal protective equipment for use, condition, and guarding.
Apply ergonomic principles to identify workplace risk factors, evaluate human performance, and recommend injury-prevention strategies.
Conduct or assist with static and dynamic testing related to material performance, product design, and human response.
Review project documents, safety manuals, policies, training records, maintenance logs, and incident reports.
Prepare clear, well-supported reports of findings for technical and non-technical audiences.
Perform other duties as assigned.