Forensic Electrical Engineer

Avance Consulting; United States; Remote; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan

Commuter benefits

Job summary

Avance Consulting is seeking a Forensic Electrical Engineer (PE licensed) to join our team in investigating electrical failures across residential, commercial, and industrial properties. This role involves on-site investigations, technical reporting, and potential expert testimony in legal proceedings.

You will analyze electrical systems, gather data, and communicate findings to clients and legal professionals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field is required.
• Active PE license is mandatory.
• Experience in electrical engineering and consulting is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional electrical engineering analyses and assessments.
• Perform on-site investigations and document findings with photos, sketches, and notes.
• Interview personnel to determine causes of electrical failures or damage.
• Prepare detailed forensic engineering reports and support legal proceedings when needed.
• Research and reference electrical codes and standards to support findings.
• Collaborate with engineers on specialized investigations and projects.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Investigations

Technical analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Job description

Forensic Electrical Engineer (PE Licensed)

Employment Type: Full-Time

Location : New Jersey, New York, Connecticut (Remote)

Salary: Competitive – Based on Experience

Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), and Commuter Benefits

About the Opportunity

Are you an experienced Electrical Engineer with a passion for investigation, problem-solving, and technical analysis?

We are seeking a Forensic Electrical Engineer to join our team and investigate electrical failures, property damage, and building-related incidents. This role offers an opportunity to apply your engineering expertise and investigative skills to real-world cases involving residential, commercial, and industrial properties.

You will conduct site investigations, analyze electrical systems and damage, prepare technical reports, and communicate your findings to clients and legal professionals. You may also provide expert testimony in legal proceedings when required.

If you enjoy technical challenges, independent investigations, and uncovering the facts behind complex engineering failures, we would like to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide professional electrical engineering analysis, consultation, and technical assessments.
• Conduct on-site investigations, including electrical evaluations, visual inspections, plan reviews, and document assessments.
• Interview relevant personnel and gather information to understand the circumstances surrounding electrical failures or property damage.
• Document site conditions through photographs, measurements, scaled sketches, diagrams, and written observations.
• Research applicable electrical codes, industry standards, technical publications, and engineering references to support investigation findings.
• Analyze electrical systems, failures, and damage to determine the origin, cause, and extent of incidents.
• Prepare accurate, detailed, and concise forensic engineering reports and technical documentation.
• Assist other engineers and consultants with specialized projects, technical research, and laboratory investigations.
• Manage investigations and reporting assignments in accordance with established company procedures.
• Provide expert testimony and support legal proceedings when required.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
• Active Professional Engineer (PE) license – Mandatory.
• Previous professional Electrical Engineering experience.
• Background working for an engineering consulting firm – Mandatory.