Senior Forensic Engineer (Electrical)

YA Group•Washington, DC

2d•$140,000 - $275,000•Remote

About The Position

Senior Forensic Electrical Engineers are responsible for investigating damage, failure, or distress involving existing MEP systems, machinery, and equipment. This role oversees all aspects of investigative projects including coordinating with clients, performing site visits, managing resources, writing reports, conducting root cause analyses, reviewing building codes, and setting deadlines to ensure project deliverables are submitted in a professional and timely manner. The ideal candidate has an established client network and is experienced in building and maintaining strong professional relationships.

Requirements

Active PE license required
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related field, or equivalent work experience
10+ years of forensic electrical engineering experience or relevant design experience
Proven ability to write comprehensive technical reports on inspection results
Strong organizational and time management skills
Willingness to travel up to 50%

Nice To Haves

Established client network
Experienced in building and maintaining strong professional relationships

Responsibilities

Lead projects and serve as the primary point of contact
Coordinate site visits, resources, and timelines to keep projects on track
Conduct site visits and testing to gather data across property types
Perform site visits and lab examinations to collect data on residential, commercial, and industrial properties.
Produce reports that combine inspection, testing, and analysis data to identify root cause and make recommendations on repair or replacement.
Support regional growth through recruiting and business development
Build and maintain strong client relationships while generating new work
Partner with business development on conferences and client outreach
Review and interpret relevant building codes as necessary for issues about the scope of work.
Oversee the development of repair or replacement design scope, as needed.
Make independent decisions for projects including selection of analysis and testing methods and allocating resources relevant to the project.
Perform additional duties as assigned.