Forensic Electrical Engineer - Northeast USA

Rimkus • Waterville Valley, NH

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About The Position

Rimkus is seeking a Forensic Electrical Engineer to provide forensic consulting services for insurance, legal, industrial, and other clients. The role applies electrical engineering expertise to investigate and determine the cause and origin of electrical failures, defects, and damage. The engineer documents findings through oral and written reports and may provide opinions and expert testimony in litigation matters.

The position involves investigating electrical systems and equipment according to a client-approved scope of work and budget; documenting site conditions and evidence; conducting or overseeing field testing; and reviewing historical documentation. The engineer coordinates multiple projects and works with other experts to deliver client reports promptly, follows company policies and safety requirements, and develops and maintains client relationships. Work is performed in office settings and at client, industrial, construction, and residential locations. The role requires up to 25% travel, with occasional 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; overtime is required at times.

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 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 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.
• Ability to perform physical activities including standing, walking on sloped roofs, sitting, climbing ladders and inside attics, crawling under homes and through tunnels, bending, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, talking, hearing, and driving to job sites.
• Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Clear vision and depth perception, and ability to remain alert and focused during inspections, client interactions, reporting, and testimony.
• Ability to work required overtime and 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 failure causes, 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, and comply with applicable 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.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and bonus opportunities.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Life insurance and disability coverage, including short-term and long-term disability.
• Employer-matching 401(k) plan and retirement plan options.
• Paid time off, including vacation, sick time, and public holidays.
• Family leave, including maternity and paternity leave.
• Training and development.
• Work from home.
• Opportunities for advancement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level