Director, Forensic Electrical Engineering

HKA Global; Hope Hull (AL); Remote; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in risk mitigation seeks a Forensic Electrical Engineer to lead complex projects and serve as a testifying expert. This role offers the chance to work with top professionals, providing impactful solutions in litigation and arbitration. Join a collaborative team dedicated to individual growth and excellence in forensic engineering.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of Forensic Engineering experience.
• Minimum 10 years of Electrical Engineering experience.

Responsibilities

• Analyze electrical systems and construction issues.
• Develop expert opinions and forensic engineering reports.
• Serve as a lead testifying expert in claims and litigation.

Skills

Forensic Engineering

Electrical Engineering

Expert Testimony

Education

Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering

Master's or above

Job description

HKA is a global leader in risk mitigation, dispute resolution, and expert witness services. We tackle complex challenges with our multi-disciplinary expertise. As trusted consultants and advisors, we deliver solutions in uncertain and disputed situations, ensuring the best outcomes for clients worldwide. Our experts have testified globally on major cases spanning across a wide range of industries and sectors.

As part of the HKA team you can expect :

• A strong collaborative culture with an emphasis on fostering individual growth and team growth in parallel.
• The opportunity to make a tangible impact on the department and organization as whole, taking on complex projects with exciting challenges.
• The ability to leverage HKA's strong network and presence in various industries and reputation for exceptional expert witnesses to accelerate career development and connections.

The Opportunity :

In this role, you will lead some of HKA's most complex and exciting Forensic Electrical Engineering projects and serve as a lead testifying expert in claims, arbitration, and litigation. Working alongside some of the top Forensic Engineers in the world, this is an exciting opportunity on a small, prestigious team offers the ability to play a crucial role in the growth of the practice.

Responsibilities :

• Analyze electrical systems, construction issues, and deficiencies.
• Develop expert opinions and identify responsible parties.
• Create comprehensive forensic engineering reports.
• Serve as a lead testifying expert in claims, arbitration, and litigation.

Skills and Experience :

• Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering (Master's or above preferred) and Professional Engineer license preferred.
• Minimum 1 year of Forensic Engineering experience. Previous Expert Testimony experience preferred but not required.
• Minimum 10 years of Electrical Engineering experience, including but not limited to :
• Knowledge of building electrical systems (power, lighting, communications, lightning protection, security) and industrial / manufacturing systems (process, chemical, water / wastewater, power, transmission lines, oil & gas).
• Detailed knowledge of design, equipment specification, testing, commissioning procedures, and fire investigations

What we offer :

At HKA we recognize that our people are critical to our ongoing success. Our priority is to provide an inclusive and collaborative culture aimed at providing the best opportunities for our people to thrive and develop in their chosen career path.

Our Global Recruitment team is committed to providing an authentic candidate experience for all those who take the time to apply to HKA. We are committed to providing an efficient and insightful recruitment process giving candidates a true reflection of life at HKA.

ED&I at HKA :

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Department Forensic Technical Services (FTS) Locations United States Remote status Fully Remote Employment level Professionals

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