Forensic Electrical Engineer, P.E.
About The Position
EFI Global is a full-service engineering, fire investigation, environmental, health and safety, and specialty consulting services firm. Over the last four decades, EFI has grown into a recognized global leader in engineering failure analysis, origin-and-cause investigations, environmental consulting, laboratory testing and specialty consulting. Our forensic investigation, engineering and environmental services teams around the world share a dedication to expertise, quality and demonstrating to customers that caring counts®. Each of our more than 700 professional engineers, fire investigators, architects and scientists was selected for their technical proficiency, in-depth industry knowledge and commitment to professional integrity. This is a remote role working from a home-based office, requires working in a variety of environments and a combination of travel (local or regional). Preferred to reside in southern California.
Requirements
- Experienced Electrical Engineer, P.E. licensed
- Strong background in power system analysis, codes and standards, equipment and system failures, fire origin and cause, lightening and surge damage analysis, product liability, and construction defects.
- Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited college or university.
- Professional Engineer (PE) license, minimum required for resident state.
- Expert witness testimony experience is a plus.
Nice To Haves
- Preferred to reside in southern California.
- Prefer multi-state licensing and/or active NCEES Record.
Responsibilities
- Provide power system analysis, determine the origin and cause of fire and explosion losses, failures of electronic equipment, appliance and consumer product failure evaluations, lightning strike damage, electric shock/electrocution causes, power surge damage analysis, post storm damage, flood, wind, hail, water intrusion, and construction of commercial, residential, and industrial buildings.
- Provides guidance and leadership to newer colleagues and/or those with less experience on complex engineering assignments.
- Will understand or willingness to learn about power generation, grids, distribution, over-current protection, arc-fault and ground-fault protection, installation standards of care, and arc mapping.
- Inspects losses and loss scenes at residential, commercial, and industrial buildings.
- Investigates and assesses damages and evidence due to failures and determines the origin of failure for insurers and litigation support.
- Analyzes and documents the failure analysis and causation of failures.
- Examines and tests evidence in a laboratory setting and research failure modes, products, installations, and maintenance related to findings.
- Collaborates with other experts to produce detailed reports outlining the origin and cause of losses and damages.
- Serves as an expert witness in court and/or in depositions.
- Documents and maintains billable hours on a time and expense basis for failure analysis and forensic engineering projects for clients.
Benefits
- medical
- dental
- vision
- 401K
- PTO
- 401k and matching
- disability and life insurance
- employee assistance
- flexible spending or health savings account
- other additional voluntary benefits
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
