Forensic Electrical Engineer, P.E.

EFI Global; Irvine (CA); Remote; USD 130,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

Job summary

EFI Global is seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer, with a PE license, to lead power system analyses and investigations of origin and cause for failures, fires, and related incidents. This remote role supports diverse environments and occasional travel, with preference for candidates in Southern California.

The ideal candidate has a strong background in codes and standards, lightning/surge analysis, and construction defect assessment, plus potential expert witness experience.

Qualifications

• Power system analysis experience required.
• PE license highly preferred; multi-state licensing a plus.
• Expert witness testimony experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide power system analysis and determine origin and cause of fire/explosion losses.
• Investigate damages and evidence in residential, commercial, and industrial settings.
• Collaborate with experts to produce detailed reports on origin and cause of losses.
• Serve as an expert witness in court or depositions when needed.
• Document and track billable hours for forensic engineering projects.

Skills

Power system analysis

Electrical engineering

Origin & cause investigation

Education

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Job description

Los Angeles, CA

Inglewood, CA - Isis

Irvine, CA

Pasadena, CA

Orange, CA

San Diego, CA

Full time

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IF YOU CARE, THERE’S A PLACE FOR YOU HERE

EFI Global is a full-service engineering, fire investigation, environmental, health and safety, and specialty consulting services firm serving a variety of industries in both the public and private sectors. Over the last four decades, we have grown from a boutique firm specializing in handling insurance fraud and arson cases and providing expert witness testimony, into a recognized global leader in engineering failure analysis, origin-and-cause investigations, environmental consulting, laboratory testing and specialty consulting. Our forensic investigation, engineering and environmental services teams around the world share a dedication to expertise, quality and demonstrating to customers that caring counts®. Each of our more than 700 professional engineers, fire investigators, architects and scientists was selected for their technical proficiency, in-depth industry knowledge and commitment to professional integrity. Together, our diverse backgrounds and collective insights empower clients to make better-informed business decisions. EFI’s combination of global solutions and local expertise has earned the firm a reputation for delivering timely responses that consistently meet our clients’ expectations—anytime, anywhere. Click here to learn more about EFI Global.

Seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer, P.E. licensed, who has a strong background in power system analysis, codes and standards, equipment and system failures, fire origin and cause, lightening and surge damage analysis, product liability, and construction defects.

This is a remote role working from a home-based office, requires working in a variety of environments and a combination of travel (local or regional). Preferred to reside in southern California.

PRIMARY PURPOSE

To ethically and scientifically investigate events, systems, devices and/or failures and provide expert opinions; to provide guidance and leadership on complex engineering assignments; to contribute to overall profitability of the company through providing expert/engineering consulting services.

Are You An Ideal Candidate?

We are looking for enthusiastic candidates who thrive in a collaborative environment, who are driven to deliver results, are customer oriented and naturally empathetic.

Apply your engineering knowledge and experience to investigate and assess complex failures in the context of an energetic, people focused, entrepreneurial culture.

Deliver comprehensive engineering analyses to clients who represent virtually every industry and comprise some of the world’s most respected organizations.

Leverage EFI Global’s broad, global network of experts to both learn from and to share your insights.

Be a part of a rapidly growing, industry-leading global company known for its excellence and customer service.

Take advantage of a variety of professional development opportunities that help you perform your best work and grow your career.

Enjoy flexibility and autonomy in your daily work, your location, and your career path.

Access diverse and comprehensive benefits to take care of your mental, physical, financial, and professional needs.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBLITIES MAY INCLUDE

• Provide power system analysis, determine the origin and cause of fire and explosion losses, failures of electronic equipment, appliance and consumer product failure evaluations, lightning strike damage, electric shock/electrocution causes, power surge damage analysis, post storm damage, flood, wind, hail, water intrusion, and construction of commercial, residential, and industrial buildings.
• Provides guidance and leadership to newer colleagues and/or those with less experience on complex engineering assignments.
• Will understand or willingness to learn about power generation, grids, distribution, over-current protection, arc-fault and ground-fault protection, installation standards of care, and arc mapping.
• Inspects losses and loss scenes at residential, commercial, and industrial buildings.
• Investigates and assesses damages and evidence due to failures and determines the origin of failure for insurers and litigation support.
• Analyzes and documents the failure analysis and causation of failures.
• Examines and tests evidence in a laboratory setting and research failure modes, products, installations, and maintenance related to findings.
• Collaborates with other experts to produce detailed reports outlining the origin and cause of losses and damages.
• Serves as an expert witness in court and/or in depositions.
• Documents and maintains billable hours on a time and expense basis for failure analysis and forensic engineering projects for clients.

Education and Licensing

• Requires Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited college or university.
• Requires a Professional Engineer (PE) license, minimum required for resident state. Prefer multi-state licensing and/or active NCEES Record.
• Expert witness testimony experience is a plus.

Taking Care of You

• Craves cutting-edge opportunities.
• Supporting meaningful work that promotes critical thinking and problem solving.
• Thrives when allowed flexibility and autonomy.
• Strong team and customer service orientation
• Seeks to contribute to a larger purpose.
• Craves culture of support, both giving and receiving
• We offer a diverse and comprehensive benefits including medical, dental vision, 401K, PTO and more beginning your first day.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• When applicable and appropriate, consideration will be given to reasonable accommodations.
• Mental: Clear and conceptual thinking ability; excellent judgment and discretion; ability to handle work-related stress; ability to handle multiple priorities simultaneously; and ability to meet deadlines
• Physical:
• Must be able to stand and/or walk for long periods of time.
• Must be able to kneel, squat or bend.
• Must be able to work outdoors in hot and/or cold weather conditions.
• Have the ability to climb, crawl, stoop, kneel, reaching/working overhead,
• Be able lift/carry up to 50 pounds
• Be able to push/pull up to 100 pounds.
• Be able to drive up to 4 hours per day.
• Auditory/Visual: Hearing, vision and talking

As required by law, Sedgwick provides a reasonable range of compensation for roles that may be hired in jurisdictions requiring pay transparency in job postings. Actual compensation is influenced by a wide range of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, and cost of specific location. For the jurisdiction noted in this job posting only, the range of starting pay for this role is $130,000 -$140,000. A comprehensive benefits package is offered including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, 401k and matching, PTO, disability and life insurance, employee assistance, flexible spending or health savings account, and other additional voluntary benefits. We are always accepting applications.

The statements contained in this document are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by a colleague assigned to this description. They are not intended to constitute a comprehensive list of functions, duties, or local variances. Management retains the discretion to add or to change the duties of the position at any time.

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Diego Fair Chance Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, the California Fair Chance Act, and all other applicable laws.

Sedgwick is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug-Free Workplace

Our business is founded on people with the best technical skills and outstanding industry knowledge and we strive to employ and retain exceptional talent. EFI Global is an equal opportunity employer welcoming applications from all qualified persons.