Senior Consultant (Human Factors & Safety)

About ESi

Engineering Systems Inc. (ESi) is an engineering and scientific investigation and failure analysis firm. We are frequently retained by law firms, insurance companies, and manufacturers to answer complex technical questions on projects ranging from small, focused investigations to large-scale, high-profile losses.

Our work spans a wide range of challenges, including major transportation accidents, equipment and product failures, personal injury claims, and damage to residential, commercial, and industrial structures. The variety, complexity, and real-world impact of our projects create deeply fulfilling and intellectually engaging careers for our consultants.

At ESi, you'll have the opportunity to shape your own path while being supported by a collaborative culture, national expertise, and industry-leading resources.

Why ESi

ESi's Biomechanics & Safety team conducts multidisciplinary analyses to investigate incidents, determine root causes, and support litigation, while proactively identifying hazards and assessing risk. The team evaluates human factors and safety across products and environments, ensuring compliance with applicable standards in a collaborative, growth-focused setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Investigate slip, trip, and fall incidents by evaluating pedestrian behavior, walkway characteristics, environmental conditions, visibility, lighting, and warnings or instructions in settings such as retail, hospitality, and other public access areas.
• Conduct field inspections and collect humanfactorsrelevant data such as tribometer-based coefficient of friction measurements, calibrated photography or videography, and documentation of environmental and behavioral conditions.
• Review and apply walkway safety standards, for example ASTM, ANSI, and NFSI documents, as well as human factors research and applicable codes or guidance materials.
• Analyze incident materials such as surveillance video, maintenance or inspection records, witness statements, facility documents, and product or equipment information to form clear and defensible conclusions based on human performance science.
• Perform human factors analyses outside of premises safety, including evaluations of consumer products, occupational tasks, and warnings or instructions, as needed, to support a diverse range of investigations.
• Prepare clear, technically rigorous written reports for clients, claims professionals, and legal audiences.
• Communicate results through client meetings, presentations, and direct technical discussions.
• As part of a team, perform safety and risk assessments for clients.
• Support research efforts that advance understanding in human factors, premises safety, or risk mitigation, with opportunities to publish or present findings.
• Collaborate with professionals from architecture, civil and structural engineering, biomechanics, materials science, mechanical engineering, and other disciplines.
• Coordinate project tasks including planning, documentation, client communication, and timely execution of investigative activities.
• Travel to inspection sites and client locations as needed.
• Prepare exhibits with ESi's visualization group to clearly communicate complex engineering concepts.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education / Certifications / Licenses Required

• Master's degree in Human Factors, Ergonomics, Industrial Engineering, Experimental or Cognitive Psychology, Biomechanics, or related field is required
• Ph.D. in Human Factors, Ergonomics, Industrial Engineering, Experimental or Cognitive Psychology, Biomechanics, or related field is preferred
• Professional certifications in human factors or ergonomics such as CHFP (Certified Human Factors Professional) or CPE (Certified Professional Ergonomist) desirable.

Experience Required

• Five or more years of applied experience in human factors, ergonomics, biomechanics, or safety science involving realworld human performance evaluation.
• Coursework or demonstrated expertise in areas such as perception and attention, cognition, biomechanics, humanenvironment interaction, ergonomics, experimental methods, and statistical analysis is strongly preferred.

What We Can Offer You

We believe great work happens when people feel supported, challenged, and trusted. Some of the benefits we offer include:

• Medical, Dental & Vision
• Life Insurance/Voluntary Life Insurance/Universal Life Insurance
• 401k with employer match
• Pet Insurance
• Flexible Time Off (FTO) - encouraged to take 20 days of paid time off/year
• 10 paid holidays (9 standard holidays and 1 floating holiday)
• Work/Life Balance in a collaborative working environment
• Wellness Reimbursement
• Career Growth & Continuing education opportunities

Total compensation includes a competitive base salary and bonus opportunity, with final pay determined by job-related factors such as experience, qualifications, individual performance, and overall company performance.

Physical Demands:

This role requires frequently sitting or standing for extended periods of time and occasionally lifting and/or moving items weighing up to 50 pounds, with infrequent lifting up to 75 pounds. The work regularly requires bending, twisting, kneeling, crouching, and maintaining balance. This position frequently requires handling and operating specialized tools and equipment and working in a variety of physical positions, including occasionally accessing tight or confined spaces.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

Work Environment:

Work is performed in both office and field environments, including active construction sites, industrial settings, and damaged or compromised structures. The work environment may include exposure to varying noise levels, weather conditions, uneven terrain, and site-specific hazards. Use of personal protective equipment (PPE) may be required depending on site conditions.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee may encounter while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

To all recruitment agencies: ESi does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or agencies. Any resume submitted to any employee of ESi without a prior written search agreement will be considered unsolicited and the property of ESi. Please, no phone calls or emails.

ESi is an equal opportunity employer committed to attracting and retaining the most qualified individuals based on merit, experience, and skills. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, or veteran status. In accordance with applicable laws, ESi actively supports the employment of veterans and individuals with disabilities.