Forensic Electrical Engineer, P.E. | Power Systems Failures

Sedgwick Claims Management Services Ltd; Tampa (FL); Remote; USD 100,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) and PTO

Job summary

EFI Global is seeking an experienced, P.E. licensed Electrical Engineer for a remote role that may require local or regional travel.

The ideal candidate will investigate power system failures, fire and explosion losses, electrical equipment and product failures, lightning and surge damage, and construction defects. The role involves inspecting loss scenes at various buildings, researching failure modes, and collaborating to produce detailed reports.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited institution.
• PE license in the resident state; multi-state licensing or active NCEES record preferred.
• Strong background in power system analysis, codes and standards, equipment and system failures, fire origin and cause, lightning and surge damage analysis, product liability, and construction defects.
• Experience in expert witness testimony is a plus.
• Strong analytical, communication, and customer-service skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide power system analysis and determine origins and causes of fire and explosion losses.
• Investigate failures of electronic equipment, appliances, consumer products, and construction defects.
• Analyze lightning strike damage, electrical shock/electrocution causes, and power surge damage.
• Inspect loss scenes at residential, commercial, and industrial buildings.
• Research and document failure modes, products, installations, and maintenance related findings in laboratory settings.
• Collaborate with experts to produce detailed reports on origins and causes of losses and damages.
• Serve as an expert witness in court and depositions.
• Document and maintain billable hours on a time‑and‑expense basis.
• Mentor and provide leadership to newer colleagues.

Skills

Power system analysis

Fire origin and cause

Electrical codes & standards

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Customer service

Expert witness testimony

Education

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering

PE license

Multi-state licensing / NCEES

Job description

EFI Global is seeking an experienced, P.E. licensed Electrical Engineer for a remote role that may require local or regional travel.

The ideal candidate will investigate power system failures, fire and explosion losses, electrical equipment and product failures, lightning and surge damage, and construction defects. The role involves inspecting loss scenes at various buildings, researching failure modes, and collaborating to produce detailed reports.