Forensic Electrical Engineer

Rimkus•Indianapolis, IN

1d•$119,700 - $179,500•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, then documents findings through oral and written reports and, when needed, expert testimony. The position involves conducting field investigations, analyzing electrical systems and equipment, documenting site conditions and evidence, and coordinating multiple projects with other experts to deliver reports promptly. Work takes place in office settings and at outside locations such as client offices, industrial, construction, and residential sites. The position requires up to 25% travel, with some out-of-area and overnight travel. Regular working hours are 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, with a one-hour lunch break; overtime is required during some periods. 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.
High analytical ability and continual 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 write technical documents, scopes of work, budget estimates, schedules, reports, proposals, and correspondence.
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.
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.
Study and 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 land use laws and regulations.
Use electrical engineering equations, applications, and figures to perform analyses.
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.
Initiate, develop, and maintain mutually beneficial client relationships.
Travel to job sites and conduct inspections, including work in confined spaces and on roofs.
Prepare scopes of work, budget estimates, schedules, proposals, reports of findings, correspondence, and other technical documents.
Respond to inquiries and present information to management, clients, public groups, and boards of directors.