Forensic Electrical Engineer - Baltimore, MD

Rimkus

Baltimore (MD)

On-site

USD 119,700 - 179,500

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Health Care Plan

Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Family Leave

Disability Insurance

Training & Development

Work From Home

Job summary

Rimkus is seeking an electrical engineer to provide forensic consulting services, determine causes of electrical failures, and produce detailed reports and expert testimony when required. The role involves field investigations, data collection, and coordinating with clients and colleagues to deliver timely findings. Required are a B.S.

in Electrical Engineering, a PE license, and 2–10+ years of experience. Travel and a valid driver’s license may be needed; salary ranges from $119,700 to $179,500

Qualifications

B.S. Electrical Engineering required.
P.E. license required.
2-10+ years of experience.
Field experience is highly preferred.
Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

Performs investigation and analysis in electrical engineering for claims and legal matters.
Field investigations to determine cause and origin of electrical faults.
Prepare oral and written reports; provide opinions and expert testimony when needed.
Manage multiple projects and coordinate with experts to produce client reports promptly.
Ensure Rimkus policies and safety requirements are followed.

Skills

Analytical skills

Client communication

Reading & interpreting reports

Report writing

Education

B.S. Electrical Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Tools

Microsoft Office

Engineering design software

Job description

Join Rimkus and unlock your potential with endless opportunities for growth, learning, and making a difference! Rimkus (www.rimkus.com) is a worldwide leader in engineering and technical consulting. Rimkus experts specialize in building envelopes, engineering, forensic consulting, dispute resolution, construction management services, and solutions built for the environment. NOW IS THE TIME to join this growing and stable company! We offer our full‑time employees a competitive salary, bonus opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability coverage, employer‑matching 401(k) plans, and opportunities for advancement.

Overview

Our electrical engineer provides forensic consulting services requiring electrical engineering expertise for insurance, legal, industrial, and other clients. Assess and determine the cause and origin of electrical failures and damages. Provide oral and written reports of findings and, when needed, provide expert testimony. The salary range for this position is $119,700 - $179,500, dependent on education, experience, location and certifications/licensure.

Essential Job Functions

Performs the investigation and analysis within the field of electrical engineering based upon a scope of work and budget prepared by the consultant and agreed upon by the client before performing the work to resolve claims and legal matters.
Field investigations: Study and determine the cause and origin of electrical system defects and electrical equipment failures.
Preparation of oral and written reports to document the causes of failure, the extent of loss, the associated repair scope, and recommended remediation; provides opinions and expert testimony in litigation matters.
Manages multiple projects, coordinating with other experts and supporting as needed to produce client reports promptly.
Ensures that Rimkus policies and procedures are followed, including safe work requirements.
Uses electrical engineering equations, applications, and figures to perform analysis.
Follows land use laws and regulations.
Initiates, develops, and maintains mutually beneficial client relationships.
Includes gathering photographic evidence, conducting investigations to document on‑site conditions, overseeing field testing, and reviewing historical documentation. Uses cameras, microscopes, electrical testing equipment, and digital imaging techniques to document conditions in the field and in the lab.

Required Experience, Education, and Certifications

B.S. Electrical Engineering required.
P.E. license required.
2-10+ years of experience.
Field experience is highly preferred.
Depending on location, other licenses or certifications may be required.
Valid driver's license and reliable form of transportation.

Required Skills and Abilities

High level of analytical skills; continual attention to detail; ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
Ability to interact and communicate with clients at all levels (internal and external).
Proficiency with a variety of computer software applications, including Microsoft Office and computer‑assisted engineering and design software.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret standard scientific and technical reports or journals, financial reports, and legal documents.
Ability to write scopes of work, budget estimates, schedules, reports of findings, proposals, general correspondence, and other technical documents.
Ability to respond to inquiries from internal and external clients.
Capable of effectively presenting information to top management, clients, public groups, and/or boards of directors.
Physical competency: climb ladders, walk on roofs, enter and work in confined spaces, shovel fire debris, move furniture, and operate lifts.

Physical Demands, Overtime, and Travel

Work performed in office settings and at various outside locations. Frequent standing, walking on sloped roofs, sitting, climbing ladders, bending, crawling, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, talking, hearing, and driving to job sites. May lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
Regular hours 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, with one‑hour lunch. Overtime may be required to meet demands.
Up to 25% travel; some out‑of‑area and overnight travel may be required.

At Rimkus, we value a diverse and inclusive workplace where all employees feel valued and respected. We are committed to creating a work environment that supports and celebrates the unique perspectives and experiences of all employees.

Rimkus is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer and will make all employment‑related decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

THIS JOB DESCRIPTION IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE AND DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A CONTRACT FOR EMPLOYMENT OR A GUARANTEE OF CONTINUED EMPLOYMENT.

Rimkus works with a limited number of approved recruiting partners. All agency submissions must be made through our designated submission process. Unsolicited resumes will not be recognized.

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