About this opportunity
Rimkus lists this Human Factors Principal Consultant opportunity in chicago, Illinois. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Rimkus is a global engineering and technical consulting firm serving corporations, insurers, law firms, and government agencies. Across life sciences, forensic, construction, built environment, and product development work, the company helps clients solve complex technical challenges with practical expertise and a strong focus on quality, accuracy, and service.
Overview
The Rimkus Forensic Human Factors group provides services related to evaluating safety, human performance, risk perception, and decision‑making associated with human interaction with products, environments, and processes. The position will require managing a range of consulting projects that may involve working with teams on multi‑disciplinary projects; conducting field investigations and physical testing, including data acquisition; conducting research to obtain technical data; and reviewing scientific literature and standards.
Essential Job Functions
Responsible for developing and growing a legal consulting practice
Complete site inspections
Meet with colleagues, clients, and other professionals to discuss assigned cases or projects
Prepare expert reports and affidavits
Prepare, organize, store, and retrieve case files, which may include evidence, exhibits, depositions, pleadings, exhibits, and other items
Provide deposition and trial testimony
Develop and maintain records regarding billable hours spent on specific cases
Requirements
Required Experience, Education, and Certifications
Required: Ph.D. in Cognitive, Experimental, or Industrial Psychology; Neuroscience; Industrial & Systems Engineering; or Human Factors
Required: 5+ years of work experience in human factors litigation consulting. This includes experience conducting inspections, writing reports, and testifying in depositions and trials
Required: Eligible to work in the United States
Preferred: Board Certification from BCPE and/or Professional Engineer License
Preferred: Experience with perception-response time, nighttime visibility, driver detection distances, and advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS)
Required Skills And Abilities
Understanding of legal language and principles, research methods, court pleadings and processes, and other related matters
Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
Have excellent written and verbal communication skills
Have excellent client relations and management skills
Must be knowledgeable about Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Physical Demands, Overtime, And Travel Requirements
Physical Demands -
Work is performed primarily in an office setting. The employee must frequently stand, walk, sit, bend, crouch, hear, and talk (must be able to speak and communicate clearly with others). Employee may lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Clear vision and depth perception are also necessary.
Overtime -
There will be periods when overtime is required, which the employee will need to comply with to meet the demands of the position.
Travel -
25-50% at most, overnight and field.
Benefits
Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
Short Term & Long Term Disability
Training & Development
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Worksite address
chicago, IL, 60290, US
Who can apply
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