Forensic Electrical Engineer, P.E.

EFI Global; Olympia (WA); Remote; USD 115,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer to join their team. This remote role involves investigating electrical systems and conducting failure analyses across various environments. You will leverage your expertise to provide insightful analyses and expert opinions, contributing to the company's reputation for excellence. With a focus on customer service and collaboration, this position offers the chance to work with a diverse range of clients and projects. Enjoy the flexibility and autonomy that comes with this role, along with opportunities for professional growth and a comprehensive benefits package that supports your well-being.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401K with matching

Paid time off (PTO)

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Employee assistance program

Flexible spending account

Health savings account

Qualifications

• Requires a Bachelor of Science degree in engineering from an accredited college.
• P.E. license in resident state is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Investigate and assess complex electrical failures and provide expert opinions.
• Analyze and document failure causation for various incidents.

Skills

Electrical systems analysis

Failure analysis

Expert witness testimony

Power system analysis

Customer service orientation

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Job description

The 'Apply with SEEK option' will be utilized for International applicants, mainly Australia. If this does not apply to you please use the 'Apply' option.

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.

Seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer with expertise in commercial, residential, and industrial electrical systems and failure analysis. Requires P.E. license in resident state.

This remote role requires working in a variety of environments and a combination of travel (local or regional). Prefer candidate reside in or near any of the following locations: Seattle, WA, Spokane, WA, Tacoma, WA, Olympia, WA, Portland, OR, Eugene, OR, Jensen, OR, or Boise, ID.

PRIMARY PURPOSE:

To investigate events, systems, devices and/or failures and provide expert opinions; to provide guidance and leadership ethically and scientifically 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 RESPONSIBILITIES 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.

• 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 & Licensing:

• Requires Bachelor of Science degree in 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 to 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.
• Must have continual use of manual dexterity.

Auditory/Visual: Hearing, vision and talking. NEXT STEPS: If your application is selected to advance to the next round, you will receive an e-mail notification or phone call from a recruiter to schedule an initial call.

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 $115,000-$125,000. 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.

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.

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