Forensic Electrical Engineer: Investigate Failures & Causes

The Vertex Companies LLC; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 90,000 - 139,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with matching

Medical and dental coverage

Life insurance

Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

Flexible Spending Accounts

Employee Assistance Program

Paid time off

Job summary

The Vertex Companies LLC seeks an Electrical Forensic Engineer to investigate electrical system failures across residential, commercial, and industrial settings. You will conduct field inspections, analyze evidence, and prepare technical reports for clients, insurers, attorneys, and other stakeholders.

Ideal candidates have a bachelor’s in engineering and 2+ years of related experience, with an Engineer-in-Training certification required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field; 2+ years of relevant experience, or an advanced degree with less experience, or 5 years without a degree.
• Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification required; PE license preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct forensic investigations of electrical system failures, fires, and related incidents.
• Perform field inspections, collect evidence, and analyze data to determine root causes.
• Prepare technical reports for clients, insurers, attorneys, and stakeholders.
• Assist with litigation support, exhibits, and expert analyses as needed.

Skills

EIT certification

Forensic engineering

Electrical knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Advanced degree (optional)

Tools

Electrical testing tools

NEC/NFPA/IEEE standards

Job description

The Vertex Companies LLC seeks an Electrical Forensic Engineer to investigate electrical system failures across residential, commercial, and industrial settings. You will conduct field inspections, analyze evidence, and prepare technical reports for clients, insurers, attorneys, and other stakeholders.

Ideal candidates have a bachelor’s in engineering and 2+ years of related experience, with an Engineer-in-Training certification required.