Forensic Electrical Engineer

Rimkus•Detroit, MI

2d•$119,700 - $179,500•Hybrid

About The Position

Rimkus is a worldwide engineering and technical consulting company. The Forensic Electrical Engineer provides forensic consulting services requiring electrical engineering expertise for insurance, legal, industrial, and other clients. The role investigates electrical failures and damage to determine their cause and origin, documents findings in oral and written reports, and provides expert opinions and testimony when needed. The engineer conducts investigations and analysis according to a client-agreed scope of work and budget. Work includes gathering photographic evidence, documenting site conditions, overseeing field testing, and reviewing historical records. The position manages multiple projects and coordinates with other experts to deliver client reports promptly, follows company policies and safe-work requirements, and applies electrical engineering equations, applications, and figures in analysis. The role also involves maintaining client relationships and following applicable land use laws and regulations. Work takes place in offices, laboratories, and a range of external locations, including clients’ offices and industrial, construction, and residential sites. The role 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; overtime is required during some periods. The position is hybrid, as indicated by the job posting’s #LI-HYBRID tag and Work From Home benefit.

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 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 scopes of work, budget estimates, schedules, findings reports, proposals, correspondence, and other technical 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 household or commercial items, and operate lifts.
Ability to meet the physical demands of site inspections and client work, including standing, walking on sloped roofs, climbing, bending, crawling, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, driving, and lifting or moving up to 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Field experience is highly preferred.

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 deliver client reports promptly.
Follow Rimkus policies and procedures, including safe-work requirements.
Apply electrical engineering equations, applications, and figures to perform analysis.
Follow applicable land use laws and regulations.
Initiate, develop, and maintain mutually beneficial client relationships.
Gather photographic evidence, investigate and 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 laboratory.