Electrical Engineer - Electric Utilities Forensic Investigator
About The Position
As an Electrical Engineer – Electric Utilities Expert, you will investigate incidents involving the design, construction, operation, and maintenance of electrical systems, equipment, and devices. You will analyze applicable federal, state, and local laws, rules, regulations, codes, standards of care, and safety aspects. This role offers a chance to use your cumulative training, experience, and critical thinking skills, collaborate with highly respected experts, continuously learn and grow, and make a tangible difference. You will delve into the "why" behind incidents, critically assessing decision-making, operational practices, and the standard of care. Robson Forensic will train you to be a forensic expert.
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.
- Must have a clean background screen, a driver’s license, and the ability to drive.
Nice To Haves
- Supervision of linemen or service technicians helpful.
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.
Benefits
- Training to be a forensic expert
- Opportunity to collaborate with highly respected experts
- Continuous learning and growth
- Meaningful casework that is consequential to industry and society
- Unique working dynamic that blends collaboration and autonomy
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
