Forensic Electrical Engineer - Northeast USA

Rimkus•East Providence, RI

About The Position

Rimkus is seeking a Forensic Electrical Engineer to provide forensic consulting services requiring electrical engineering expertise for insurance, legal, industrial, and other clients. The role assesses and determines the cause and origin of electrical failures and damages, prepares oral and written reports of findings, and provides expert testimony when needed. The engineer investigates electrical systems and equipment, documents site conditions and evidence, oversees field testing, and reviews historical documentation. The work includes preparing findings on causes of failure, extent of loss, repair scope, and recommended remediation. The engineer manages multiple projects, coordinates with other experts, supports timely client reporting, follows company policies and safe work requirements, and develops and maintains client relationships. Work takes place 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 overtime are required. The position is salaried and exempt.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering.
Professional Engineer (P.E.) license.
2–10+ years of experience.
Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
High analytical ability, 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 Microsoft Office applications and computer-assisted engineering and design software.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret scientific and technical reports or journals, financial reports, and legal documents.
Ability to write scopes of work, budget estimates, schedules, reports of findings, proposals, correspondence, and other technical documents.
Ability to respond to internal and external client inquiries and effectively present information to management, clients, public groups, and boards of directors.
Ability to climb ladders, walk on roofs, enter and work in confined spaces, shovel fire debris, move household or commercial items, and operate lifts.
Ability to perform physical tasks that may include standing, walking on sloped roofs, sitting, climbing ladders, bending, entering attics, crawling under homes and through tunnels, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, talking, hearing, and driving.
Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
Clear vision and depth perception.
Ability to work required overtime.
Ability to travel up to 25%, including occasional out-of-area and overnight travel.

Nice To Haves

Field experience is highly preferred.
Other licenses or certifications may be required depending on location.

Responsibilities

Investigate and analyze electrical engineering issues within an agreed scope of work and budget to resolve claims and legal matters.
Determine the cause and origin of electrical system defects and electrical equipment failures through field investigations.
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 Rimkus policies and procedures, including safe work requirements.
Use electrical engineering equations, applications, and figures to perform analysis.
Follow land use laws and regulations.
Initiate, develop, and maintain mutually beneficial client relationships.
Gather photographic evidence, document on-site conditions, oversee field testing, and review historical documentation.
Use cameras, microscopes, electrical testing equipment, and digital imaging techniques to document conditions in the field and in the lab.
Travel to job sites and conduct site inspections.