Senior Forensic Consultant

The Hartford•Hartford, CT

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

We’re determined to make a difference and are proud to be an insurance company that goes well beyond coverages and policies. Working here means having every opportunity to achieve your goals – and to help others accomplish theirs, too. Join our team as we help shape the future. In this role you will be responsible for providing consultation and coordination of laboratory services for forensic claim investigations in The Hartford’s brand-new state of the art Forensic Laboratory. These include water and fire cause investigations to identify the incidents that lead to failures, damages or defects in systems, components, equipment, and appliances within industrial, commercial, and residential locations. Additionally, you will perform forensics investigations at the Hartford Forensics lab as well as occasional travel to oversee other forensics investigations and evidence collection at sites. You will provide Claims, Legal and Risk Engineering business partners with written technical reports and verbal communications including depositions and testifying as appropriate.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree from a four-year college or university in a science related field (Mechanical or Electrical Engineering desired but other science-based degrees are to be considered); or equivalent in experience
5+ Years of experience conducting and reporting out on forensic investigations
Ability to work independently or within a group type environment
Understanding and experience with the use of the Scientific Method
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, as position requires being able to evaluate and explain complex engineering and forensic science concepts to professionals in non-science-based fields.
Experience with writing detailed reports is highly preferred
Proficient computer skills are crucial to providing emails, reports, and summaries to clients in a timely manner

Nice To Haves

Clear and conceptual thinking ability; troubleshooting, problem solving, and failure analysis interest and skills
Familiarity with forensic data acquisition equipment such as microscopy, SEM, X-ray, and the ability to interpret analytical results

Responsibilities

Analyzes evidence failures, damages, and defects associated with a given Hartford claim.
Research applicable codes and published research for various products and processes related to a claim
Maintains in-service training and CE credits for certifications
Maintains licensing requirements if applicable
Prepares fact based written reports in an accurate, detailed, and concise manner
Independent research for trend analysis on evidence and Harford claims providing insight to failures and defects
Communicates with customers/clients regarding findings and/or conclusions
Directs and/or participates in site and laboratory examinations of evidence
Independently conducts/participates in scene exams and joint exams
Serves as key contributor to complex investigations under Practice Leaders guidance
Provides a high level of customer service to develop and maintain client relationships
Evidence management- prepare evidence kits, logging in of new evidence, project file development, storage fee accounting and disposals, Freight Company Shipment and Delivery coordination
May mentor junior staff informally