Senior Electrical Engineer, Forensic Energy Systems Lead

Rimkus Consulting Group; Vancouver; Hybrid; CAD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Flexible & hybrid work

Professional development

Extended Healthcare Plan

RRSP retirement plan

Paid time off

Work-from-home flexibility

Job summary

Rimkus Consulting Group is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to lead investigations into electrical failures and reconstruction designs. The role involves guiding a regional team, expanding offices across Canada and the USA, and delivering expert reports for insurance and legal matters.

Travel to sites and client meetings is expected, with a hybrid work arrangement. The ideal candidate will have 10–12+ years in forensic engineering, a PE designation, and proven leadership in multidisciplinary

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering required.
• Professional Engineer designation required (Canada/US).
• 10–12+ years of engineering experience including forensic investigation and failure analysis.

Responsibilities

• Lead forensic investigations to determine causes/origins of failures.
• Manage regional team of engineers and EITs across offices in Canada/USA.
• Prepare clear, concise technical reports for insurers, legal stakeholders, and clients.
• Serve as expert witness in litigation, arbitration, and mediation when required.
• Develop repair, remediation, and reconstruction plans with design specs.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical thinking

Technical report writing

Communication

Project management

Independent work

Insurance industry knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Professional Engineer (P.Eng. Canada / P.E. US)

Multi-jurisdictional licensing

Advanced degrees (asset)

Tools

None specified

Job description

Rimkus Consulting Group is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to lead investigations into electrical failures and reconstruction designs. The role involves guiding a regional team, expanding offices across Canada and the USA, and delivering expert reports for insurance and legal matters.

Travel to sites and client meetings is expected, with a hybrid work arrangement. The ideal candidate will have 10–12+ years in forensic engineering, a PE designation, and proven leadership in multidisciplinary