Electrical Engineer - Electric Utilities Forensic Investigator

Robson Forensic • Atlanta, GA

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About The Position

You are a P.E. with a B.S. in Electrical Engineering and 15+ years of hands-on experience. You have a comprehensive understanding of electric utilities (investor-owned, public power, and/or cooperatives).

You are already an expert. Robson Forensic will train you to be a forensic expert. 

As an Electrical Engineer – Electric Utilities Expert, you will:

Investigate incidents involving design, construction, operation, and maintenance of electrical systems, equipment, and devices.
Analyze applicable federal, state, and local laws, rules, regulations, codes, standards of care, and safety aspects.
Write clear, scientifically sound reports.
Provide expert testimony.

You will delve into the "why" behind incidents, critically assessing decision-making, operational practices, and the standard of care. This role offers you a chance to:

Use your cumulative training, experience, and critical thinking skills.
Collaborate with highly respected experts.
Continuously learn and grow.
Make a tangible difference.

LOCATIONS: Miami Lakes/Palm Beach Gardens, FL, Atlanta, GA, Las Vegas, NV, Dublin, OH, Lancaster, PA, Irving, TX

REQUIREMENTS:

Licensure: Active Professional Engineer (P.E.) license.

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering.

Experience: 15+ years of electrical engineering experience, including experience with electric utilities (investor-owned, public power, and/or cooperatives), design, construction, operation, & maintenance of electrical systems, equipment, & devices; project management experience is a plus.

Knowledge: Thorough knowledge of federal/state/local laws, rules, regs, codes, standards of care, & safety aspects.

Skills: Excellent technical, analytical, writing, and communication skills.

Aptitude: Strong ability to translate complex technical findings into clear, objective evidence for non-technical audiences.

Work Style: Approximately 20% travel for inspections; the remainder is focused on analysis and report drafting, working independently and as part of a collaborative team.

Prior forensic experience is not required. We seek professionals eager to apply their deep industry knowledge to a challenging new domain.

 You must have a clean background screen, a driver’s license, and the ability to drive.

ABOUT US:

Robson Forensic is a national leader in expert witness consulting, providing technical expertise across many fields within engineering, architecture, science, and a broad range of specialty disciplines.

Employees at Robson Forensic work alongside highly respected experts from both industry and academia. Our forensic experts are engaged in meaningful casework that is consequential to industry and society. Robson Forensic provides a unique working dynamic that blends collaboration and autonomy.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

HOW TO APPLY:

If this opportunity meets your expectations for a challenging and rewarding career, and you meet our minimum requirements, please apply and attach your resume and a cover letter outlining your professional background and experience.

Requirements

• Active Professional Engineer (P.E.) license.
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering.
• 15+ years of electrical engineering experience, including experience with electric utilities (investor-owned, public power, and/or cooperatives), design, construction, operation, & maintenance of electrical systems, equipment, & devices; project management experience is a plus.
• Thorough knowledge of federal/state/local laws, rules, regs, codes, standards of care, & safety aspects.
• Excellent technical, analytical, writing, and communication skills.
• Strong ability to translate complex technical findings into clear, objective evidence for non-technical audiences.
• Approximately 20% travel for inspections; the remainder is focused on analysis and report drafting, working independently and as part of a collaborative team.
• You must have a clean background screen, a driver’s license, and the ability to drive.

Nice To Haves

• project management experience is a plus.
• Prior forensic experience is not required. We seek professionals eager to apply their deep industry knowledge to a challenging new domain.

Responsibilities

• Investigate incidents involving design, construction, operation, and maintenance of electrical systems, equipment, and devices.
• Analyze applicable federal, state, and local laws, rules, regulations, codes, standards of care, and safety aspects.
• Write clear, scientifically sound reports.
• Provide expert testimony.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees