Civil Environmental Engineer

Robson Forensic • Lancaster, PA

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

Robson Forensic is hiring a Civil Environmental Engineer to investigate civil environmental engineering incidents and determine why they occurred. The role applies deep industry knowledge of wastewater and industrial air pollution mitigation system design and implementation, wastewater treatment facilities, landfills, and chemical safety protocols, including personal protective equipment assessment. Prior forensic experience is not required; Robson Forensic provides training in applying engineering expertise in a forensic setting.

The engineer analyzes procedures against standards and practices, evaluates decision-making, operational procedures, and the standard of care, and prepares clear, scientifically sound reports. The work may involve environmental decontamination and remediation, wastewater and landfill standards of care, environmental health and safety compliance, and environmental chemical releases. The role also includes providing expert testimony at depositions or trials.

Approximately 20% of the role involves travel for training, inspections, and sworn testimony. The remainder is investigation, analysis, and report writing, conducted 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. Locations listed are Miami Lakes/Palm Beach Gardens, Florida; Atlanta, Georgia; Las Vegas, Nevada; Dublin, Ohio; Lancaster, Pennsylvania; and Irving, Texas (hybrid).

Requirements

• 10+ years of Civil Environmental Engineering experience involving wastewater and industrial air pollution mitigation system design and implementation.
• Experience with wastewater treatment facilities and landfills.
• Experience implementing chemical safety protocols, including personal protective equipment assessment.
• Active Professional Engineer (P.E.) license, or an EIT/FE and ability to become a P.E. within 6 months.
• B.S. in Civil Environmental or Chemical Engineering from an ABET-accredited institution.
• Excellent technical, analytical, writing, and communication skills.
• Strong ability to translate complex technical findings into clear, objective evidence for non-technical audiences.
• Clean background screen.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to drive.
• Ability to travel for training, inspections, and providing sworn testimony; approximately 20% of the role involves travel.

Responsibilities

• Investigate civil environmental engineering incidents.
• Analyze procedures by applying comprehensive knowledge of standards and practices.
• Assess decision-making, operational procedures, and the standard of care related to incidents.
• Write clear, scientifically sound reports.
• Provide expert testimony on investigative findings at depositions or trials.
• Conduct inspections and travel for training and testimony.
• Manage a portfolio of 50–70 projects or clients.
• Work independently and collaboratively, offering and receiving support and mentoring.

What This Job Offers

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