Electrical Engineer - Building Power - P.E. License or 4th year EIT

Rimkus Consulting Group • Washington, DC

54d • $119,700 - $179,500

About The Position

Join Rimkus and unlock your potential with endless opportunities for growth, learning, and making a difference! Rimkus (www.rimkus.com) is a worldwide leader in engineering and technical consulting. Rimkus experts specialize in building envelopes, engineering, forensic consulting, dispute resolution, construction management services, and solutions built for the environment. NOW IS THE TIME to join this growing and stable company! We offer our full-time employees a competitive salary, bonus opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability coverage, employer-matching 401(k) plans, and opportunities for advancement. Overview Our electrical engineer provides forensic consulting services requiring electrical engineering expertise for insurance, legal, industrial, and other clients. Assesses and determines the cause and origin of electrical failures and damages. Provides oral and written reports of findings and, when needed, provides expert testimony. The Salary Range for this position is $119,700 - $179,500 and is dependent on education, experience, location and certifications/licensure.

Requirements

• B.S. Electrical Engineering required.
• P.E. license is required.
• 2-10+ years of experience.
• Valid driver's license and reliable form of transportation.
• Must have a high level of analytical skills. Work requires continual attention to detail with the ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Must be able to interact and communicate with clients at all levels (e.g., internal and external).
• Must know a variety of computer software applications, including but not limited to Microsoft Office applications and computer-assisted engineering and design software.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret standard scientific and technical reports or journals, financial reports, and legal documents.
• Ability to write scopes of work, budget estimates, schedules, reports of findings, proposals, general correspondence, and other technical documents.
• Ability to respond to inquiries from internal and external clients.
• Capable of effectively presenting information to top management, clients, public groups, and/or boards of directors.
• Climb ladders, walk on roofs, and enter and work in confined spaces. Shovel fire debris, move furniture, and other household/commercial items. Operate lifts.

Nice To Haves

• Field experience is highly preferred.
• Depending on location, other licenses or certifications may be required.

Responsibilities

• Performs the investigation and analysis within the field of electrical engineering based upon a scope of work and budget prepared by the consultant and agreed upon by the client before performing the work to resolve claims and legal matters.
• Field Investigations: Study and determine the cause and origin of electrical system defects and electrical equipment failures.
• Preparation of oral and written reports to document the causes of failure, the extent of loss, the associated repair scope, and recommended remediation is essential. Provides opinions and expert testimony in litigation matters.
• Manages multiple projects, coordinating with other experts and supporting as needed to produce client reports promptly.
• Ensures that Rimkus policies and procedures are followed, including safe work requirements.
• Uses electrical engineering equations, applications, and figures to perform analysis.
• Follows land use laws and regulations.
• Ability to initiate, develop, and maintain mutually beneficial client relationships.
• Includes gathering photographic evidence, conducting investigations to document on-site conditions, overseeing field testing, and reviewing historical documentation. Uses cameras, microscopes, electrical testing equipment, and digital imaging techniques to document conditions in the field and in the lab.

Benefits

• competitive salary
• bonus opportunities
• comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability coverage, employer-matching 401(k) plans, and opportunities for advancement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees