Senior Forensic Consultant

The Hartford

4.5

(70)

Hartford, CT

Why you should apply for a job to The Hartford:

  • 4.5/5 in overall job satisfaction
  • 4.5/5 in supportive management
  • 76% say women are treated fairly and equally to men
  • 87% would recommend this company to other women
  • 90% say the CEO supports gender diversity
  • Ratings are based on anonymous reviews by Fairygodboss members.
  • The Professional Women’s Network (PWN) provides professional support, growth, advancement and networking to enable greater gender balance.
  • The Hartford offers diversity awareness training known as Appreciating Differences and Managing Inclusion.
  • Employees will be provided with leave of up to four weeks and paid at a rate of 100 percent of their base pay.
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    Position summary

    ons at the Hartford Forensics lab as well as occasional travel to oversee other forensics investigations and evidence collection at sites. You will provide Claims, Legal and Risk Engineering business partners with written technical reports and verbal communications including depositions and testifying as appropriate.

    Responsibilities:

    • Analyzes evidence failures, damages, and defects associated with a given Hartford claim.

    • Research applicable codes and published research for various products and processes related to a claim

    • Maintains in-service training and CE credits for certifications

    • Maintains licensing requirements if applicable

    • Prepares fact based written reports in an accurate, detailed, and concise manner

    • Independent research for trend analysis on evidence and Harford claims providing insight to failures and defects

    • Communicates with customers/clients regarding findings and/or conclusions

    • Directs and/or participates in site and laboratory examinations of evidence

    • Independently conducts/participates in scene exams and joint exams

    • Serves as key contributor to complex investigations under Practice Leaders guidance

    • Provides a high level of customer service to develop and maintain client relationships

    • Evidence management- prepare evidence kits, logging in of new evidence, project file development, storage fee accounting and disposals, Freight Company Shipment and Delivery coordination

    • May mentor junior staff informally

    Qualifications:

    • Bachelor of Science degree from a four-year college or university in a science related field (Mechanical or Electrical Engineering desired but other science-based degrees are to be considered); or equivalent in experience

    • EIT or PE designation or the ability to obtain credentials a must

    • 5+ Years of experience conducting and reporting out on forensic investigations

    • Ability to work independently or within a group type environment

    • Understanding and experience with the use of the Scientific Method

    • CFI or CFEI certification required

    • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, as position requires being able to evaluate and explain complex engineering and forensic science concepts to professionals in non-science-based fields. Experience with writing detailed reports is highly preferred

    • Proficient computer skills are crucial to providing emails, reports, and summaries to clients in a timely manner

    • Desirable traits/skills include: Clear and conceptual thinking ability; troubleshooting, problem solving, and failure analysis interest and skills

    • Familiarity with forensic data acquisition equipment such as microscopy, SEM, X-ray, and the ability to interpret analytical results

    This role will have a Hybrid work schedule, with the expectation of working in our Forensics Lab 3 days a week (Tuesday through Thursday).

    Compensation

    The listed annualized base pay range is primarily based on analysis of similar positions in the external market. Actual base pay could vary and may be above or below the listed range based on factors including but not limited to performance, proficiency and demonstration of competencies required for the role. The base pay is just one component of The Hartford's total compensation package for employees. Other rewards may include short-term or annual bonuses, long-term incentives, and on-the-spot recognition. The annualized base pay range for this role is:

    $76,000 - 180,600

    The posted salary range reflects our ability to hire at different position titles and levels depending on background and experience.

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    Why you should apply for a job to The Hartford:

  • 4.5/5 in overall job satisfaction
  • 4.5/5 in supportive management
  • 76% say women are treated fairly and equally to men
  • 87% would recommend this company to other women
  • 90% say the CEO supports gender diversity
  • Ratings are based on anonymous reviews by Fairygodboss members.
  • The Professional Women’s Network (PWN) provides professional support, growth, advancement and networking to enable greater gender balance.
  • The Hartford offers diversity awareness training known as Appreciating Differences and Managing Inclusion.
  • Employees will be provided with leave of up to four weeks and paid at a rate of 100 percent of their base pay.