Human Factors Consultant
Posted 17 Sep 2026
Advertised as “Senior Human Factors Consultant”
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- Expected experience
- 3+ yrs
- Management level
- Individual contributor
- Contract
- Full-time
No salary listed for this role.
Field of studyCognitive Psychology, Experimental Psychology, Human Factors, Industrial and Systems Engineering, Industrial Psychology, Neuroscience (or related)
Study levelMaster's
CertificationsBoard Certification From BCPE, Professional Engineer License
Field of studyCognitive Psychology, Experimental Psychology, Human Factors, Industrial and Systems Engineering, Industrial Psychology, Neuroscience
Study levelDoctorate
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Rimkus (www.rimkus.com) is a worldwide leader in Engineering and Technical Consulting. Rimkus experts specialize in building envelope, engineering, forensic consulting, dispute resolution, construction management services, and solutions built for the environment.
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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 using software or involving human subjects testing; conducting research to obtain technical data; and reviewing scientific literature and standards.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
- Develop and maintain a legal and/or proactive consulting practice.
- Complete site and product inspections.
- Meet with colleagues, clients, and other professionals to discuss assigned cases or projects.
- Prepare expert reports, deposition summaries, and affidavits.
- Research and analyze statutes, regulations, legal articles, and other standard sources; provide written analysis to consultants.
- 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: master’s degree in Cognitive, Experimental, or Industrial Psychology; Neuroscience; Industrial & Systems Engineering; or Human Factors or related field.
- Preferred: 3 plus years of work experience in human factors litigation consulting support.
- Preferred: Ph.D. in Cognitive, Experimental, or Industrial Psychology; Neuroscience; Industrial & Systems Engineering; or Human Factors.
- Preferred: Board Certification from BCPE and/or Professional Engineer License.