Electrical Engineer – Electric Utilities Forensic Investigator | Robson Forensic | Lancaster, P[...]

Pennsylvania Society of Professional Engineers; Lancaster (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Robson Forensic is seeking an Electrical Engineer – Electric Utilities Expert in Lancaster, PA. You are a PE with a BS in Electrical Engineering and 15+ years of hands‑on experience in electric utilities.

You will be trained to become a forensic expert and will investigate incidents involving design, construction, operation and maintenance of electrical systems. The role requires strong analytical, writing and communication skills, the ability to translate complex technical findings into clear

Qualifications

• Active Professional Engineer (P.E.) license.
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering.
• 15+ years of electrical engineering experience, with electric utilities exposure.
• Experience in design, construction, operation, and maintenance of electrical systems.
• Project management experience is a plus.
• Knowledge of federal/state/local laws, rules, codes and safety.
• Excellent technical, analytical, writing, and communication skills.
• Ability to translate complex findings into clear evidence for non-technical audiences.
• Approximately 20% travel for inspections; work independently or in a team.
• Prior forensic experience is not required.

Responsibilities

• Investigate incidents involving design, construction, operation, and maintenance of electrical systems, equipment, and devices.
• Analyze applicable federal, state, and local laws, rules, regulations, codes, standards of care, and safety aspects.
• Write clear, scientifically sound reports.
• Provide expert testimony.

Skills

Technical writing

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

PE licensure

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Professional Engineer (P.E.) license

Job description

Electrical Engineer – Electric Utilities Forensic Investigator

Job Purpose & Summary

You are a P.E. with a B.S. in Electrical Engineering and 15+ years of hands-on experience. You have a comprehensive understanding of electric utilities (investor-owned, public power, and/or cooperatives).

You are already an expert. Robson Forensic will train you to be a forensic expert.

Essential Functions & Responsibilities

As an Electrical Engineer – Electric Utilities Expert, you will:

• Investigate incidents involving design, construction, operation, and maintenance of electrical systems, equipment, and devices.
• Analyze applicable federal, state, and local laws, rules, regulations, codes, standards of care, and safety aspects.
• Write clear, scientifically sound reports.
• Provide expert testimony.

You will delve into the “why” behind incidents, critically assessing decision‑making, operational practices, and the standard of care. This role offers you a chance to:

• Use your cumulative training, experience, and critical thinking skills.
• Collaborate with highly respected experts.
• Continuously learn and grow.
• Make a tangible difference.

Qualifications

• Licensure: Active Professional Engineer (P.E.) license.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering.
• Experience: 15+ years of electrical engineering experience, including experience with electric utilities (investor-owned, public power, and/or cooperatives), design, construction, operation, & maintenance of electrical systems, equipment, & devices; project management experience is a plus.
• Additional Experience a Plus: Supervision of linemen or service technicians helpful.
• Knowledge: Thorough knowledge of federal/state/local laws, rules, regs, codes, standards of care, & safety aspects.
• Skills: Excellent technical, analytical, writing, and communication skills.
• Aptitude: Strong ability to translate complex technical findings into clear, objective evidence for non‑technical audiences.
• Work Style: Approximately 20% travel for inspections; the remainder is focused on analysis and report drafting, working independently and as part of a collaborative team.
• Prior forensic experience is not required. We seek professionals eager to apply their deep industry knowledge to a challenging new domain.

You must have a clean background screen, a driver’s license, and the ability to drive.

1570 Fruitville Pike, Ste. 300
Lancaster, PA 17601
United States
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