Location: This position is open to candidates within commutable distance of any of our United States office locations: https://www.hka.com/about-us/locations/

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.

The Opportunity:

HKA is seeking a variety of Forensic Engineers including but not limited to Mechanical, Electrical, Structural, Civil and more. Ideal candidates will bring a lengthy Engineering career as well as extensive experience in or supporting litigation, expert reports and expert testimony.

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Investigate Failures, Collect Evidence, Conduct Simulations for client projects
• 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 Engineering; preferably Master's or above
• Professional Engineer license required
• 4+ years experience in complex Engineering roles, with at least 2 years experience related to Forensics in the Engineering field
• Experience working with law firms and insurance companies
• Strong analytical and field inspection skills.

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 hybrid working schedules, in-office or fully remote when applicable.

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.