HKA adds Leo Kalikstein as director in forensic engineering practice

HKA, a risk and disputes consulting firm, has hired Leo Kalikstein as a director in its forensic engineering practice in Denver.

Kalikstein is a professional engineer with over 30 years of experience in electrical, automation, and instrumentation and control (I&C) systems. He has expertise across the full project lifecycle, from initial piping and instrumentation diagram drafting, design, and specification to programming, construction, commissioning, and start-up.

Kalikstein also provides technical expert analysis and testimony, addressing forensic engineering issues in I&C and related equipment.

He has industry experience designing and managing projects in water treatment, chemical processing, manufacturing, energy, and power.

Kalikstein was most recently the senior manager of I&C systems and lead I&C engineer at engineering consultancy Worley. Before that, he was lead I&C engineer at Jacobs and project engineering manager at Newmont Mining Corporation.

Kalikstein has a bachelor’s degree in engineering physics from the Colorado School of Mines

“Leo is an outstanding addition to HKA’s forensic engineering practice. His strong background in instrumentation and control systems will significantly enhance our forensic capabilities and support our commitment to delivering accurate, high-quality results for our clients,” said Michael Griffin, partner, forensic technical services lead, Americas.

HKA has over 1,000 employees across 45+ offices in 17 countries. The London-headquartered consulting firm has practices in expert services, project advisory, and claims and dispute resolution services.

HKA recently added four US-based professionals to its digital forensics and investigations teams.