Forensic Electrical Engineer

Rimkus•Indianapolis, IN

2d•$119,700 - $179,500•Hybrid

About The Position

Rimkus is seeking an electrical engineer to provide forensic consulting services for insurance, legal, industrial, and other clients. The role investigates and analyzes electrical system defects, failures, and damage to determine their cause and origin, and provides oral and written findings, repair scopes, and remediation recommendations. The engineer may provide opinions and expert testimony in litigation matters. The position involves conducting field investigations, gathering photographic evidence, documenting site conditions, overseeing field testing, and reviewing historical documentation. The engineer manages multiple projects and coordinates with other experts to deliver client reports promptly, while following company policies, safety requirements, and applicable land use laws and regulations. The role requires client relationship development and use of electrical engineering methods and tools in both office and field settings. The role is salaried and exempt, with regular hours of 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, including a one-hour lunch break. Overtime is required during some periods. Travel may be up to 25%, including some out-of-area and overnight travel. Work takes place in offices and at client, industrial, construction, and residential sites. The posted 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 level of analytical skill, 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 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, 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, work in confined spaces, shovel fire debris, move household or commercial items, and operate lifts.

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.
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 when needed.
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 analyses.
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 field and laboratory conditions.