Civil Engineer - Land Development

Robson Forensic • Miami Lakes, FL

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

Robson Forensic is hiring an experienced Civil Engineer with land development and site/civil/heavy construction expertise to investigate incidents and determine why they occurred. The role applies the engineer’s industry knowledge to assess decision-making, operational procedures, standards, practices, and the standard of care. Prior forensic experience is not required; Robson Forensic provides training in forensic work and expert witness services.

The position involves investigating civil engineering and land development incidents, analyzing procedures, preparing clear and scientifically sound reports, and providing expert testimony. Approximately 20% of the role involves travel for training, inspections, and sworn testimony at depositions or trials. The rest of the work consists of investigation, analysis, and report writing, performed independently and collaboratively. Experts receive and provide support and mentoring within a firm of more than 100 scientists, engineers, and other professionals, and manage a portfolio of 50–70 projects or clients.

The position is hybrid and is based in Miami Lakes or Palm Beach Gardens, Florida; Atlanta, Georgia; Columbus or Dublin, Ohio; or Lancaster, Pennsylvania.

Requirements

• Active Professional Engineer (P.E.) license.
• Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from an ABET-accredited institution.
• At least 15 years of hands-on experience in land development and/or extensive site/civil/heavy construction project management.
• Experience with construction-site safety requirements and issues.
• Design experience and thorough working knowledge of contracts, safety, construction means and methods, scheduling, estimating, subcontractor management, and quality control.
• Excellent technical and analytical skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to safely climb and navigate ladders, roofs, scaffolding, and similar structures for inspections.
• Clean background screen.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to drive.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in community development.
• Experience in residential land development.
• Experience in commercial land development.
• Experience in commercial construction.
• Experience in single-family home construction.
• Experience in commercial recreational construction.
• Experience in heavy construction.
• Prior forensic experience is not required; the company provides forensic training.

Responsibilities

• Investigate civil engineering and land development incidents.
• Analyze procedures using comprehensive knowledge of applicable standards and practices.
• Assess decision-making, operational procedures, and the standard of care to determine why incidents occurred.
• Write clear, scientifically sound reports.
• Provide expert testimony at depositions or trials.
• Conduct inspections and travel for training and investigative work.
• Manage a portfolio of 50–70 projects or clients and contribute both independently and as part of a collaborative team.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior