Electrical Engineer

CEP Forensic; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental benefits

Vision care

Employee assistance program

Home office allowance

Birthday leave

Job summary

CEP Forensic is seeking a Fire and Explosion Expert to lead investigations, determine root causes, and author clear investigative reports. You will work on-site across Canada, leveraging your electrical engineering background and reporting skills to deliver thorough, accessible findings.

The role requires an Electrical Engineering degree, EIT or P.Eng designation, strong communication, and the ability to manage multiple cases while collaborating with other experts.

Qualifications

• Bachelors or higher in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Strong report writing and data analysis skills.
• Excellent communication, both verbal and written.

Responsibilities

• Conduct investigations to determine origin and cause of fires and explosions.
• Visit sites, capture photos, videos, samples, readings and other scene information.
• Interview witnesses and stakeholders with professional communication.
• Analyze gathered data to reach clear conclusions and document them in reports.
• Collaborate with other investigators on multidisciplinary cases.
• Prepare accessible reports for non-experts, detailing investigation steps and conclusions.
• Adhere to work procedures under ISO-certified framework.
• Build and maintain client relationships with a professional demeanor.
• Strive for excellence and leverage bonuses tied to performance.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Report writing

Analytical thinking

Communication

Education

Engineering degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Are you passionate about Electrical Engineer and looking for a new challenge? Are you ready to take your engineering skills to the next level? Do you believe that electrical systems no longer hold any secrets for you? You might be surprised! CEP Forensic is the best place to explore your career options and uncover all kinds of mysteries!

Founded in 1972 by 3 engineers specialized in electrical failures and fire investigations, CEP Forensic Inc. now has 10 offices across Canada and employs over 170 professionals. At our core, you will find a diverse and passionate team united by a singular purpose to uncover the truth, every single time. Our Values of Trust, Caring, Excellence, and Adaptability, aren’t just words on paper, they are the foundational pillars that guide our every action and decision.

In over 50 years of existence, CEP Forensic has successfully determined the most probable cause of a loss or a failure in over 120 000 cases. Typically, insurance companies, or attorneys in case of litigation, assigns our experts to produce reports in a wide range of fields: Fire Investigation, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering., Structural and Civil Engineering, Materials Engineering, Metallurgy, Collision Reconstruction, Injury Biomechanics, Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, as well as Environmental Science.

We're looking for a skilled Fire and Explosion Expert to join our amazing team. If you are someone who takes their job seriously, but also has a great sense of humor, we want you on our team!

Would you like to write CEP's future with us?

The quest

As a Fire and Explosion Forensic Expert, you will:

• Conduct investigations to determine the origin and cause of fires and explosions;
• Visit sites, take pictures, videos, samples, readings, and other helpful information from the scene;
• Conduct interviews with witnesses and other stakeholders using your amazing social skills;
• Use your investigative abilities to gather evidence and analyze data;
• Collaborate with other investigators to solve multi-disciplinary cases;
• Write convincing and accessible reports to a reader who is not an expert in the field. These reports detail all the stages of the investigation which led you to a logical and unequivocal conclusion;
• Take full advantage of all our work procedures and guidelines under our ISO certified operational framework;
• Promote the company through your friendly and professional attitude during your interactions with customers and strengthen your relationships with them;
• Give your 200% and don't let anyone stand in your way and prevent you from earning monthly and annual bonuses, which will be granted to you when you exceed the objectives assigned to you.

What’s in your bag?

• An engineering degree in Electrical Engineering and/or combination of relevant education and experience;
• Registered EIT or P.Eng Designation;
• Strong command of both oral and written communication including report writing;
• Professional proficiency in French is an asset;
• Practical knowledge of building and/or automotive electrical systems;
• Skill and interest in technical and manual work;
• Excellent ability to synthesize and analyze information, as well as identify and solve problems;
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team;
• Ability to use cutting-edge time management skills and manage multiple projects at the same time.

But here’s the thing – we’re not just looking for someone who meets our requirements alone. We’re looking for someone who will brings to the table a unique personality, quirks, passion, and love for the forensic profession where some of the following benefits are waiting for you:

The benefits

• Fun and supportive work environment;
• Opportunity for professional growth;
• Competitive benefits package including health, dental, vision, massages, mental wellbeing, employee and family assistance programs, virtual health consulting, fitness and home office allowance, paid time off including your birthday, employee events and fun activities & more;
• A chance to work with some seriously awesome people.

So, if you are proud of your engineering expertise and are known for your passion in finding the root and cause of failures, and evaluating damage, and you love the quest, got a bag full of your tools and are excited about this role, be our next top-notch expert!