Principal Electrical Engineer - Global Energy Services

Rimkus • Vancouver, BC

7h • Hybrid

About The Position

Rimkus is seeking a Principal Electrical Engineer with extensive experience in design, construction, and failure analysis. This senior-level position will conduct investigations to determine the origin and root causes of failures, electrical malfunctions, product defects, and performance issues. The role involves completing the design of electrical restoration and repair works, including reconstruction design, repair scope, cost estimates, and building permits, following damages due to any cause. This role combines technical excellence, investigative expertise, and client-facing consulting to support complex projects involving commercial and industrial facilities and infrastructure. You will have experience working for insurance, legal, industrial, and other clients, skilled at providing oral and written reports of findings and expert testimony. Provide project management and technical oversight of other engineers for multiple projects, overseeing their work and managing the development of other Engineers and Engineers-in-Training (EITs). Your technical leadership will build on our culture of excellence, essential in helping clients make informed decisions and resolve complex legal and insurance matters.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited institution.
• Professional Engineer designation (P.Eng. in Canada and/or P.E. in the U.S.) required.
• Multi-jurisdictional licensing or eligibility.
• 15+ years of engineering experience, including forensic investigation and failure analysis.
• Experience in the conventional and renewable energy sectors, including industrial facilities, pipelines and processing plants.
• Experience with large scale complex electrical systems in steel, concrete, wood from design concept through construction and final approvals.
• Prior experience supporting insurance claims, risk assessments and litigation.
• Strong relationships in property insurance and legal sectors.
• Expert witness experience.
• Experience leading teams of engineers and technicians.
• Strong leadership skills and readiness to lead enterprise level programs.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities with a solid understanding of root cause analysis methodologies.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including technical report writing and presentations.
• Knowledge of applicable industry codes, standards, and regulations.
• Strong project management, organizational, and leadership skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team environment.
• Knowledge of fundamental concepts, practices, procedures, terms, conditions and nomenclature associated with the insurance industry and assigned area of engineering specialty.
• High level analytical skills, acute attention to detail with the ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Must have knowledge of a variety of computer software applications including computer assisted engineering and design software.

Nice To Haves

• Advanced degrees an asset.
• Expert witness testimony experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead and conduct forensic investigations to determine the cause and origin of construction defects or structural failures.
• Lead a regional team of structural engineers, expand our current offices and support growth of new offices in multiple provinces.
• Determine origin, cause, scope of damage and repair costs for structural failures, design defects, construction issues and damages due to loading, fire, explosion, geotechnical and degradation.
• Perform site inspections across industrial, commercial, and energy environments, conduct technical analysis, produce forensic reports detailing the causes and origins of construction defects and/or structural failures.
• Conduct root cause analysis and evaluate design, installation, maintenance, and operational factors contributing to failures.
• Develop repair, remediation, and reconstruction recommendations, including design specifications where applicable.
• Prepare clear, concise, and defensible technical reports for clients, insurers, and legal stakeholders.
• Serve as an expert witness in litigation, arbitration, and mediation proceedings when required.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to intermediate and junior engineers and contribute to quality assurance practices.
• Manage multiple projects, ensuring timely delivery, accuracy, and adherence to company standards.
• Initiate, develop and maintain mutually beneficial client relationships.
• Effectively present information to top management, clients, public groups and/or boards of directors.
• Support client relationship development, including participation in meetings, presentations, and industry events.
• Apply advanced engineering knowledge to investigate and assess complex failures involving structural systems in buildings, structures and industrial complexes, in a broad range of industry sectors.
• Deliver comprehensive forensic analyses and technical reports to clients across insurance, legal, government, and private sectors who represent the world’s most recognized and respected organizations.
• Practice investigative and interview skills with a broad range of stakeholders to obtain the facts, background and information required to solve complex cases.
• Complete building restoration designs to support application for building permits for building reconstruction.
• Lead and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and leverage our global network of experts.
• Oversee the professional development of professional staff.
• Build and manage a regional team of engineering experts in multiple offices across Canada and or USA.
• Apply leadership in an energetic, people focused, entrepreneurial culture.
• Promote and provide superior customer service and responsiveness to customer needs.
• Work with sales and marketing team members to ensure client satisfaction, grow client relationships and provide direct marketing at industry conferences.
• Contribute to a rapidly growing, industry-leading, global organization known for technical excellence and client service.
• Enjoy flexibility, autonomy, and opportunities for professional growth and leadership.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based incentives.
• Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, and retirement plans.
• Professional development and continuing education support.
• Flexible and hybrid work arrangements.
• Opportunity to work on complex, high-impact projects in the energy sector.
• Collaborative and inclusive work environment focused on technical excellence and career growth.
• Significant career growth opportunities.
• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
• Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
• Short Term & Long Term Disability
• Training & Development
• Work From Home

What This Job Offers

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