Forensic Electrical Engineer - Florida

Salas O'Brien; Florida; Remote; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and company holidays

Life, disability, and AD&D coverage

Health savings account and wellness resources

Professional development support

Job summary

Salas O'Brien is seeking a Forensic Electrical Engineer to join our team in Florida. This remote position involves investigating and evaluating failures of electrical systems across various settings. The successful candidate will have 5–10 years of experience in electrical systems design and forensic investigations, with strong communication skills.

Additional requirements include a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering and a Professional Engineer license in Florida. The salary range is $120,000 to $170,000 plus a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• 5–10 years of experience working with or designing electrical systems.
• Forensic engineering experience preferred.
• Experience investigating electrical failures, fires, or explosions.
• Expert witness experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct field inspections to determine the origin, cause, and extent of electrical failures.
• Develop clear, well-supported conclusions and produce comprehensive technical reports.
• Provide timely, professional updates to clients.
• Drive investigations through completion, ensuring high-quality deliverables.

Skills

Strong technical writing skills

Strong verbal communication and client service skills

Proficiency with technical tools

Ability to work independently and collaboratively

Education

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering

Master’s or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Job Summary

We’re seeking a Forensic Electrical Engineer to join our team in Florida. In this remote/home office role, you will investigate and evaluate the root cause and extent of failures and damage involving electrical systems, components, and devices across residential, commercial, and industrial settings.

Key Responsibilities

• Forensic Investigations: Conduct field inspections to determine the origin, cause, and extent of electrical failures, including fires, explosions, and system malfunctions.
• Analysis & Reporting: Develop clear, well-supported conclusions and produce comprehensive technical reports and documentation.
• Client Communication: Provide timely, professional updates to clients, attorneys, insurers, and internal stakeholders; manage expectations and maintain strong relationships.
• Collaboration & Independence: Work independently from a home office while leveraging internal experts and resources; build long-term relationships with colleagues, clients, and partners.
• Project Ownership: Drive investigations through completion, ensuring high-quality deliverables that meet client expectations and industry standards.
• Continuous Improvement: Contribute ideas that strengthen processes, tools, and customer outcomes and help others navigate change and adopt improvements.

Experience & Qualifications

• 5–10 years of experience working with or designing electrical systems.
• Forensic engineering experience strongly preferred.
• Experience investigating electrical failures, fires, or explosions.
• Expert witness experience, including depositions and trial testimony, preferred.
• Strong technical writing skills; ability to produce clear, defensible reports is critical.
• Strong verbal communication and client service skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a cross‑functional environment.
• Proficiency with technical tools (computers, cameras, and engineering software).
• Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.

Licensure & Certifications

• Professional Engineer (P.E.) license in Florida is required, or eligible by reciprocity.
• Additional state licenses or ability to obtain via reciprocity preferred.
• CFEI (NAFI), CFI, or related certifications preferred.
• NCEES Record preferred.

Physical & Travel Requirements

• Ability to perform field investigations, including inspections in confined spaces and industrial environments.
• Ability to transport equipment and conduct site assessments safely.
• Willingness to travel locally, regionally, and nationally as needed, including occasional overnight travel.

Education

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from an ABET‑accredited university required.
• Master’s or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering preferred.

Location

• Remote (home office) – U.S.-based (major metro areas preferred)

Compensation & Benefits

Base salary range: $120,000 – $170,000. In addition to the base salary, the compensation plan includes additional, nondiscretionary compensation based on billable productivity above a minimum threshold. Employees may elect at any time to transition to a model based primarily on a higher percentage of their billable rate applied to all billable hours worked. In practice, most employees choose to transition between approximately one and three years, once their billable hours support consistently higher earnings under this model.

This role is also eligible for a comprehensive U.S. benefits package, including:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off and company holidays
• Life, disability, and AD&D coverage
• Health savings account and wellness resources
• Professional development support

Equal Opportunity Employment Statement

Salas O’Brien provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, colour, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state/provincial, or local laws. Salas O’Brien will accommodate the disability‑related needs of applicants as required by law.