Electrical Field Engineer

Donan Engineering, LLC; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CE Reimbursement

Health Insurance

401K Match

HSA/HRA

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Company Vehicle

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Donan Engineering, LLC is seeking a full-time Field Forensic Engineer I (Electrical) to join our Orlando, FL team. The role focuses on forensic analysis across multiple projects, reporting to CTL Engineering Manager, with travel within regional boundaries as needed.

Ideal candidates are PE-licensed, have a relevant bachelor’s degree, and are prepared for continued licensure and professional development, including expert testimony when required.

Qualifications

• Active PE license in the state of application; multi-state licensure preferred.
• Willingness to obtain additional state licensures; fees typically paid by the company.
• Must have or be eligible to obtain the NCEES record in a reasonable time.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering.
• Prior forensic experience preferred but not required.
• Prior expert testimony or deposition experience preferred but not required.
• Adaptable with willingness to learn new skills and techniques.
• Highly organized with ability to deliver fast, accurate turnaround times.
• Hands-on engineering experience (structural/mechanical/electrical investigations) preferred.
• Must be able to climb roofs and crawl in tight spaces.
• Must have valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Team oriented and service-minded.
• Superior customer service skills.
• Willingness to travel and/or work flexible hours during peak demand.
• Ability to work with little supervision.
• Willing to work remotely or from a home office.
• Must meet pre-employment physical requirements.
• Reliable high-speed internet for remote work

Responsibilities

• Provides expert forensic analysis to clients on engineering projects.
• Serve as Engineer of Record for Associate Engineers.
• Provide honest, unbiased analysis and consultation on failures.
• May provide appraisals on structures and equipment as needed.
• Travel within assigned regional boundaries; may travel to other regions.
• Meet or exceed established performance metrics.
• Write and submit detailed, accurate reports in a timely manner.
• Communicate timelines and project updates to customers.
• Provide expert testimony or depositions as needed.
• Maintain flexible schedule during peak periods; handle backlog as needed.
• Deliver excellent customer service to internal and external customers.
• Pursue additional training, mentoring, or certifications for advancement.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Skills

Forensic analysis

Engineering judgment

Communication skills

Detail-oriented

Team collaboration

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering

Licensed Professional Engineer (PE)

NCEES record eligibility

Job description

Are you looking for a company who believes in world-class employee culture and focuses on growing YOU professionally?

Welcome to Donan Engineering, a leader in the property insurance intelligence industry. We are currently seeking afull-time professional Field Forensic Engineerwith a background in Electrical Engineering to join our growing team in Orlando, Florida.

The CTL Field Forensic Engineer I (FE-I) is primarily focused on the completion of forensic engineering projects which are assigned to them. They consistently ensure that the forensic projects conform to the standards of the firm, the commitment the firm has made to our clients, and within the monetary budget that has been assigned. This position will be responsible for several concurrent projects. The Forensic Engineer will report to a the CTL Engineering Manager.

• License and Continuing Education Reimbursement
• Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance Coverage
• 401K with Match
• HSA and HRA (Employer contributions)
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Company Paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• All Equipment Provided (company vehicle, laptop, etc.)
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Time Off and Holidays

Key Responsibilities Include:

• Provides expert forensic analysis to our clients on an array of engineering projects.
• Serve as an Engineer of Record for Associate Engineers.
• Provides honest and unbiased analysis and consultation on various failures.
• May be required to provide appraisals on structures and equipment as needed.
• Must travel within the standard regional boundaries to which they are assigned. May be asked to travel to other regions to perform work as needed.
• Must consistently meet or exceed the established performance metrics for this position.
• Writes and submits detailed and accurate reports on completed projects in a timely manner in accordance with company guidelines.
• Will communicate with Donan’s customers to provide timelines and project updates on a consistent basis.
• Must be willing and able to provide expert testimony and/or depositions as needed.
• Must be willing to work a flexible schedule and additional hours during periods of peak business demand, and back-log as deemed necessary by management.
• Will provide excellent customer service to both the company’s internal and external customers.
• For advancement, must be willing to pro-actively pursue additional training and mentoring opportunities, in addition to added education and/or certifications.
• Other duties as assigned by management.

Qualifications:

• Applicants must be an active registered Professional Engineer (P.E.) in the state in which they are applying. Multiple active state P.E. licensures are highly preferred.
• Must be willing to go through the process of obtaining additional state licensures in accordance with business demand and management discretion. All required fees associated with obtaining additional state licensures will typically be company paid.
• Must have or be eligible to obtain the NCEES record in a reasonable amount of time.
• Minimum of a bachelor’s Degree in related Engineering field: electrical or mechanical.
• Previous forensic experience is highly preferred but not required.
• Previous expert testimony or deposition experience highly preferred but not required.
• Must be adaptable with the aptitude and willingness to learn new skills and techniques.
• Must be extremely well organized with the ability to deliver fast and accurate turnaround times.
• Must be able to handle multiple project workload and periods of high stress, especially during times of peak business demand.
• Must complete a minimum of two hours annually of specialized litigation training.
• Experience with hands on engineering such as structural/mechanical/electrical investigations etc., is highly preferred.
• Must be hands on and willing to climb roofs, crawl in tight spaces, etc.
• Will perform projects that are assigned to them unless sufficient hazards are identified utilizing Donan’s Safety Protocol guidelines and JSA’s.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Must be team oriented and enjoy service-oriented type work.
• Must have superior customer service skills.
• Must meet or exceed company aptitude standards regarding overall computer and technical proficiency.
• Must conduct business in an honest and ethical fashion at all times.
• Experience with writing detailed reports is highly preferred.
• Must have a valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record in accordance with the firm’s guidelines.
• Must have excellent overall computer skills.
• Must be willing to travel and/or work a flexible schedule during periods of peak demand, or as directed by leadership. The nature of Donan’s work requires travel and flexibility at times in order to meet the needs of our customers.
• Must have the ability to work efficiently with little or no supervision.
• Must have the willingness to work remotely and from home office.
• Must be able to meet all standards for pre-employment physical examination.
• Must have employee provided high speed internet that is reliable and accessible at remote office.

Physical Requirements:

• Frequently required to stand on one’s feet for prolonged periods of time.
• Frequently required to lift and/or move objects weighing 50-100 lbs.
• Frequently required to climb onto first and second story roofs, ascend/descend ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, etc.
• Frequently required to balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Frequently required to reach with hands and arms.Frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel.
• Frequently required to drive a vehicle for extended periods of time.

Related Experience:

Civil Engineer, Design Engineer, Structural Engineer, Construction Management, Residential Construction, Residential Design.

Internal Title: Forensic Engineer

To learn more about us visit donan.com.

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