Forensic Electrical Engineer

Rimkus•Detroit, MI

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Forensic Electrical Engineer provides forensic consulting services requiring electrical engineering expertise for insurance, legal, industrial, and other clients. The role investigates and determines the cause and origin of electrical failures and damage, documents findings in oral and written reports, and may provide expert testimony. The engineer performs work according to a client-approved scope and budget, manages multiple projects, coordinates with other experts, and develops and maintains client relationships. Work is performed in office settings and at outside client, industrial, construction, and residential locations. The position requires up to 25% travel, with some out-of-area and overnight travel. Regular hours are 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, with a one-hour lunch break; periods of required overtime occur. The stated salary range is $119,700–$179,500, dependent on education, experience, location, and certifications or licensure.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering.
Professional Engineer (P.E.) license.
2–10+ years of experience.
Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
Ability to interact and communicate with internal and external clients at all levels.
Knowledge of computer software, including Microsoft Office and computer-assisted engineering and design software.
Ability to read and interpret scientific and technical reports or journals, financial reports, and legal documents.
Ability to write scopes of work, budget estimates, schedules, findings reports, proposals, correspondence, and other technical documents.
Ability to respond to client inquiries and present information effectively to management, clients, public groups, and boards of directors.
Ability to climb ladders, walk on roofs, and enter and work in confined spaces.
Ability to shovel fire debris, move furniture and other household or commercial items, and operate lifts.

Nice To Haves

Field experience is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

Investigate and analyze electrical engineering issues within the scope of work and budget agreed upon with the client.
Determine the cause and origin of electrical system defects and electrical equipment failures.
Prepare oral and written reports documenting causes of failure, extent of loss, repair scope, and recommended remediation.
Provide opinions and expert testimony in litigation matters.
Manage multiple projects and coordinate with other experts to produce client reports promptly.
Follow company policies and procedures, including safe-work requirements, and comply with applicable land-use laws and regulations.
Gather photographic evidence, document on-site conditions, oversee field testing, and review historical documentation.
Use electrical engineering equations, applications, and figures to perform analyses.
Initiate, develop, and maintain mutually beneficial client relationships.