Forensic Electrical Engineer - Northeast USA

Rimkus•New London, CT

About The Position

The Forensic Electrical Engineer provides 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, documents findings through oral and written reports, and provides expert testimony when needed. The position involves field investigations, analysis, project coordination, client relationship development, and work in both office settings and a variety of outside locations, including industrial, construction, and residential sites. The role requires following Rimkus policies and procedures, including safe work requirements, and applicable land use laws and regulations.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering.
Professional Engineer (P.E.) license.
2–10+ years of experience.
Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
High level of analytical skill and attention to detail, including the 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 applications, including Microsoft Office 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 respond to inquiries from internal and external clients and present information effectively 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 furniture and other household or commercial items, and operate lifts.
Ability to meet the physical demands of field and office work, including standing, walking on sloped roofs, climbing ladders, entering attics, crawling under homes and through tunnels, bending, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, talking, hearing, driving, and lifting or moving up to 50 pounds.
Clear vision and depth perception; ability to remain alert and focused while inspecting sites, communicating with clients, preparing reports, and testifying.
Ability to work regular hours of 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, and comply with required overtime.
Ability to travel up to 25%, including occasional out-of-area and overnight travel.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Investigate and analyze electrical engineering matters according to 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, associated repair scope, and recommended remediation.
Provide opinions and expert testimony in litigation matters.
Manage multiple projects and coordinate with other experts and support staff to deliver client reports promptly.
Follow company policies and procedures, including safe work requirements, and applicable land use laws and regulations.
Use electrical engineering equations, applications, and figures to perform analyses.
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 field and laboratory conditions.
Prepare scopes of work, budget estimates, schedules, reports of findings, proposals, correspondence, and other technical documents.
Travel to job sites and conduct work at client offices and industrial, construction, and residential locations.