Railway Systems Engineer - Forensic Investigator

Robson Forensic•Philadelphia, PA

4h•Hybrid

About The Position

As a Railway Systems Engineering Forensic Expert, you will investigate railway systems incidents, analyze railway systems procedures, apply your comprehensive knowledge of standards and practices, write clear, scientifically sound reports, and provide expert testimony. You will delve into the "why" behind incidents, critically assessing decision-making, operational procedures, and the standard of care. This role offers you a chance to use your cumulative training, experience, and critical thinking skills, collaborate with highly respected experts, continuously learn and grow, and make a tangible difference.

Requirements

Active Professional Engineer (P.E.) license is highly preferred.
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering from an ABET-accredited program.
15+ years of hands-on passenger rail systems experience (additional freight experience is a plus).
Depth of experience should include some combination of consulting design work, construction, manufacturing, engineering, operations, and/or maintenance of rail operations, rail infrastructure, and/or rolling stock.
Breadth of experience should include a working knowledge of some combination of mainline track, rail yards, sidings, stations (above & below grade), terminals, grade crossings, tunnels, bridges, switches, signal systems, power systems (overhead catenary, third-rail), locomotives (diesel, diesel/electric, or electric power), passenger cars, transit cars, freight cars, maintenance-of-way cars/vehicles, rolling stock maintenance, facilities maintenance, maintenance-of-way, Federal Employees Liability Act (FELA), railroad worker safety, track safety, passenger safety, etc.
Excellent technical, analytical, writing, and communication skills.
Strong ability to translate complex technical findings into clear, objective evidence for non-technical audiences.
Approximately 20% travel for inspections; the remainder is focused on analysis and report drafting, working independently and as part of a collaborative team.
Must have a clean background screen, a driver’s license, and the ability to drive.

Nice To Haves

Prior forensic experience is not required. We seek professionals eager to apply their deep industry knowledge to a challenging new domain.

Responsibilities

Investigate railway systems incidents.
Analyze railway systems procedures, applying your comprehensive knowledge of standards and practices.
Write clear, scientifically sound reports.
Provide expert testimony.