HKA is one of the world’s leading privately owned, independent providers of consulting, expert and advisory services for the construction, manufacturing, process and technology industries.

As trusted independent consultants, experts and advisors, we deliver solutions amid uncertainty, dispute and overrun, and provide the insights that make the best possible outcomes a reality for public and private sector clients worldwide. Our experts have testified across the globe on many of the largest quantum, delay, engineering and commercial damages matters.

Individuals in this role would lead HKA’s forensic highway/bridge practice. They would qualify as lead testifying expert in complex claims and arbitration or litigation matters. They would lead the analysis of highway and bridge design and construction issues and alleged deficiencies, develop expert opinions on the factors that lead to a deficiency or failure, and identify the parties responsible. They would lead development of a written forensic engineering report summarizing the facts, the analyses and tests performed, and presenting expert findings and opinions.

As part of the HKA team you can expect:

• A strong collaborative culture focused on growing our practice and our team together.
• The opportunity to be a part of a rapidly growing team and be part of driving the future success and development of our global business.
• The ability to leverage HKA’s strong brand in the construction space and reputation for exceptional expert witnesses to accelerate career development and connections.

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Conduct forensic investigations on highway and bridge design and construction issues to analyze and determine the cause, origin, and extent of failures, defects, and errors and omissions leading to cost overruns.
• Investigate and assess damages due to catastrophes such as storm damage, hurricanes, and floods.
• Research technical publications and literature in support of evaluations and apply engineering principles and practices in accordance with codes and industry standards.
• Provide signed and sealed detailed forensic engineering reports outlining cause and origin of damage to clients.
• Manage multiple projects and assume responsibility for project execution within required time frames.
• Communicate with administrative staff and clients to provide timelines and project updates on a consistent basis.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Structural Engineering required; Master’s degree preferred.
• License: Professional Engineer license required.
• Minimum fifteen (15) years of highway and/or bridge design and construction experience. 
• Experience in expert witness testimony as a Forensic Engineer 
• Experience working with law firms and insurance companies.
• Deposition and expert testimony experience preferred.
• Strong analytical and field inspection skills.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to lift and carry a ladder.
• Must be able to access ladders, scaffolding, swing staging, roofs, and elevated surfaces.

Industries:

• Civil Engineering
• Construction

What we offer:

At HKA we recognize that our people are critical to our ongoing success. Our priority is to provide an inclusive and collaborative culture aimed at providing the best opportunities for our people to thrive and develop in their chosen career path.

We operate a flexible working pattern both in terms of hours and location and are happy with flexible remote working. 

Our Global Recruitment team is committed to providing an authentic candidate experience for all those who take the time to apply to HKA. We are committed to providing an efficient and insightful recruitment process giving candidates a true reflection of life at HKA. 

ED&I at HKA:

HKA has a thriving ED&I committee working hard to provide an inclusive and welcoming environment for a truly diverse set of employees. We are committed as a business on the continued improvement of our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion strategy, please visit our careers page for further information or feel free to ask our recruitment team for further information.

All HKA employment decisions shall be made without regard to age, disability, gender or gender reassignment, marriage, and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation, or any other basis.

HKA is in compliance with all city, state, and federal employment laws and requirements.