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Bechtel

Incident Investigator

Clay, NY · On-site

Prepare detailed investigation reports including witness statements, photos, and causal analysis. * Prepare findings for review at the Incident Review Board within required timelines. * Ensure ...

Tri-County Care

Incident Investigator

Spring Valley, NY · On-site +1

$54K - $60K/yr

Description Essential Responsibilities: * Assist in the review, documentation, and investigation of ... Support the Director of Incident Management during non- business hours with Incident Management ...

Tri-County Care

Incident Investigator

Spring Valley, NY · On-site +1

$54K - $60K/yr

Description Essential Responsibilities: * Assist in the review, documentation, and investigation of ... Support the Director of Incident Management during non- business hours with Incident Management ...

AbleLight

IDD Investigation Manager

Denver, CO · On-site

Incident/Investigation Manager AbleLight is looking for a part-time Incident/Investigation Manager! At AbleLight, people are the heart of everything we do. Our mission, vision and values reflect a ...

Dallascityhall

Incident Investigator

Marilla, NY

$60K - $73K/yr

Job Summary Responsible for conducting detailed investigation of incidents involving City vehicles, equipment, and employees. Overview The Incident Investigator is responsible for conducting field ...

City of Dallas Texas

Incident Investigator

Dallas, TX · On-site

$60K - $73K/yr

Job Summary Responsible for conducting detailed investigation of incidents involving City vehicles, equipment, and employees. Overview The Incident Investigator is responsible for conducting field ...

Verida Inc

Incident Coordinator - WI

Villa Rica, GA · On-site

Investigate and manage investigations related to incidents * Communicate with providers, members, and facilities as needed * Responsible for managing the Company's incident investigation, reporting ...

Liberty ARC

Incident Review Coordinator

Amsterdam, NY · On-site

$32 - $42.45/hr

Complete investigations of reported incidents and accidents, which often involves sensitive matters, throughout the agency in a confidential, fair, consistent and thorough manner. Ensure thorough and ...

KPMG

Manager, Incident Response

Atlanta, GA · On-site

Oversee and coordinate incident investigations across cyber threats such as ransomware, data breaches, insider threats, and advanced persistent threats * Lead and coordinate incident response ...

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How much do incident investigation jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 7, 2026, the average yearly pay for incident investigation in the United States is $127,177.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $89,000.00 and $172,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is incident investigation?

Incident investigation is the process of systematically examining workplace accidents, near-misses, or hazardous events to determine their causes and prevent future occurrences. Investigators gather evidence, interview witnesses, and analyze data to identify root causes rather than just symptoms. The goal is to improve safety protocols, ensure compliance with regulations, and protect employees and assets. Effective incident investigations help organizations learn from mistakes and create a safer work environment.

What is the difference between Incident Investigation vs Safety Technician?

AspectIncident InvestigationSafety Technician
Required credentialsOSHA training, safety certifications, sometimes engineering or technical backgroundOSHA 10/30-hour training, safety certifications, technical knowledge
Work environmentOn-site investigations, accident scenes, industrial settingsInspections, safety audits, training sessions in various workplaces
Employer and industry usageManufacturing, construction, oil & gas, industrial facilitiesManufacturing plants, construction sites, facilities management

Incident Investigators focus on analyzing accidents and determining root causes after incidents occur, often working on-site at accident scenes. Safety Technicians perform inspections, safety audits, and implement safety measures to prevent incidents. Both roles require safety certifications and are vital in maintaining workplace safety, but Incident Investigators primarily analyze past events, while Safety Technicians proactively identify hazards.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in incident investigation, and why are they important?

To excel in Incident Investigation, you need strong analytical abilities, attention to detail, and a background in safety, engineering, or a related field, often supported by certifications such as Certified Safety Professional (CSP) or Certified Incident Investigator (CII). Familiarity with root cause analysis tools, incident management software, and reporting systems is typically required. Exceptional communication, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills help investigators effectively gather information and convey findings. These competencies are essential to accurately identify causes, prevent future incidents, and ensure workplace safety and compliance.

What are some common challenges faced by professionals in incident investigation roles, and how can they be effectively managed?

Incident investigation professionals often encounter challenges such as gathering accurate information from multiple sources, managing sensitive or confidential data, and working under tight deadlines to resolve issues promptly. To effectively manage these challenges, it's important to establish clear communication protocols, utilize structured investigation methodologies, and foster trust with all stakeholders. Regular training on the latest investigative tools and techniques also helps ensure thorough and unbiased investigations, leading to better outcomes for both the organization and affected individuals.
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Infographic showing various Incident Investigation job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 83% Full Time, 12% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 93% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 5% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $127,177 per year, or $61.1 per hour.

Senior Counsel, Incident Investigation and Litigation Management

Tallgrass

Leawood, KS • On-site

Full-time

Posted 16 days ago

Job description


Primary Purpose
The Senior Counsel, Incident Investigation and Litigation Management provides practical legal support to Operations, Projects, Human Resources, Compliance, Risk, and company leadership.
This role will manage and advise on legally directed or legally led internal incident investigations, support litigation and pre-litigation matters, preserve applicable privileges, and help guide the company's response to sensitive operational, workplace, compliance, safety, project, contractor, and employee-related matters.
The Senior Counsel will also be responsible for managing external counsel, developing litigation and investigation strategy in partnership with outside counsel, coordinating internal information flow, and keeping relevant internal stakeholders appropriately informed while protecting privilege and confidentiality.
Responsibilities
Essential duties and responsibilities
  • Lead, manage, or provide legal oversight for internal incident investigations involving operations, projects, HR, compliance, safety, employee conduct, contractor issues, policy violations, or other sensitive business matters.
  • Provide legal advice on investigation strategy, witness interviews, document review, credibility assessments, findings, legal risk, remediation, and corrective actions.
  • Manage litigation and pre-litigation matters arising from incidents, employment issues, project disputes, regulatory inquiries, contractor matters, or other business risks.
  • Retain, manage, and direct external counsel and other third-party experts, including forensic, technical, regulatory, or investigative consultants.
  • Develop and execute investigation and litigation strategy with external counsel, including case assessment, risk analysis, discovery strategy, settlement considerations, regulatory response, and dispute resolution approach.
  • Coordinate with and inform relevant internal stakeholders, including Operations, Projects, HR, Compliance, Risk, Finance, executive leadership, and other business partners, while maintaining privilege, confidentiality, and appropriate need-to-know limitations.
  • Prepare or oversee privileged legal memoranda, investigation reports, executive briefings, litigation updates, and related legal analyses.
  • Preserve attorney-client privilege and attorney work-product protections by maintaining appropriate separation between privileged legal investigation materials and non-privileged business action plans.
  • Partner with Human Resources on workplace investigations, employee relations issues, discipline, termination, retaliation, discrimination, harassment, policy compliance, and employment law risk.
  • Support regulatory inquiries, audits, subpoenas, litigation holds, document preservation, external reporting considerations, and governance-related escalation.
  • Develop and improve investigation protocols, litigation management processes, privilege practices, templates, training, corrective action tracking, and governance procedures.

Qualifications
Minimum requirements:
Education:
  • Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school (top 25% of class).

Experience/Specific Knowledge:
  • Minimum of seven years of legal experience with meaningful in-house counsel experience being preferable.
  • Experience managing internal investigations, litigation, pre-litigation disputes, employment matters, operational incidents, compliance issues, regulatory matters, or project-related legal risk.
  • Demonstrated experience managing external counsel and developing legal strategy in coordination with outside counsel.
  • Strong understanding of attorney-client privilege, attorney work product, confidentiality, legal holds, litigation management, investigation documentation, and remediation practices.
  • Ability to communicate effectively with internal stakeholders and senior leaders while protecting sensitive legal and business information.
  • Excellent judgment, discretion, communication skills, and ability to manage confidential, high-risk, and time-sensitive matters.

Certifications, Licenses & Registrations:
  • Active license to practice law and good standing in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
  • Must be licensed to practice law in at least one U.S. state.
  • Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license and a driving record satisfactory to the company and its insurers (for travel).

Competencies, Skills & Abilities:
  • Strong legal judgment and risk assessment.
  • Litigation and investigation strategy.
  • External counsel management.
  • Sound investigative and analytical skills.
  • Ability to balance legal risk with operational and business realities.
  • High integrity and discretion.
  • Clear, concise, and practical communication.
  • Executive presence and credibility with senior leaders.
  • Cross-functional collaboration.
  • Strong project and matter management.
  • Ability to manage multiple urgent, confidential, and high-risk matters simultaneously.

Physical Demands:
All the physical requirements listed below are those that may be necessary for an employee to successfully perform the essential function of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
  • Must be able to sit for prolonged periods of time.
  • The employee is regularly required to use hands to type, touch, handle, or feel. The employee is required to talk and hear. The employee is frequently required to stand and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to walk and climb or balance. The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Working Conditions
  • Will work non-traditional hours as needed.
  • May be required to carry a cell phone and be available to respond during working and non-working hours.
  • Candidates will be required to clear a drug screen and complete a background check, including a credit report for certain positions after an offer has been extended and prior to being employed.

Supervisory Responsibility
  • None

Preferred Education, Experience, Certifications, Competencies, Skills & Abilities:
Above the minimum requirements, not required but advantageous in this position:
  • In-house experience managing litigation and leading investigations.
  • Experience in an operations-heavy, project-based, industrial, construction, energy, infrastructure, manufacturing, logistics, engineering, or similar business environment.
  • Background in litigation, employment law, internal investigations, compliance, regulatory matters, safety, environmental issues, contractor disputes, or project claims.
  • Prior law firm experience in litigation, employment, regulatory, compliance, investigations, or commercial disputes.
  • Experience reporting to or supporting senior leadership, compliance committees, audit committees, special committees, or boards.
  • Experience managing outside counsel budgets, legal spend, matter reporting, and litigation reserves.
  • Experience developing investigation playbooks, privilege protocols, litigation management procedures, corrective action frameworks, or compliance training.

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