Project Electrical Engineer

COR Partners; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Envista Forensics seeks a Project Electrical Engineer to conduct forensic investigations related to electrical incidents and failures. You will work with a multidisciplinary team to determine origin and root causes, guiding clients on complex legal and insurance matters.

Responsibilities include leading field investigations, documenting damage, researching failure modes, and preparing detailed reports. Travel to client sites (25-30%) is required; PE licensure within 12 months is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or equivalent.
• 5+ years of experience in electrical engineering.
• PE license in state of employment or ability to obtain within 12 months.
• Willingness to travel to client sites (25-30%).

Responsibilities

• Investigate electrical failures, defects, or damage in industrial, commercial, and residential settings.
• Lead field investigations and document property damage for multi-party examinations.
• Research failure modes and provide repair/remediation recommendations; prepare client reports.
• Provide deposition and expert testimony in product liability cases as needed.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Field investigations

Forensic reporting

Expert testimony

Education

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering

Job description

Inspiring People - Impactful Experiences

If there was one common theme to describe what our team members get from a career with Envista Forensics , it’s: An Experience. Envista prides itself on being One Company/One Team.

Forensic Consulting relies on scientific principles to investigate all types of failures impacting service, people, and business production— from minor to catastrophic. It’s our job to analyze and determine why it happened.

We’re always looking for great professionals, in all disciplines and locations – contact us for more information about other opportunities.

We’re looking for someone who:

• Is Passionate. You have a genuine passion to problem solve.
• Is motivated and cultivates innovation. You’re driven to be the very best. You challenge yourself to grow and learn every day and are encouraged by other team members.
• Is collaborative. You’re excited to work with others throughout a global organization to help foster a superior workplace and culture. You are constantly thinking of new ways to make Envista successful.
• Wants to make an impact to drive results. You’re looking to do amazing work. You’re all about helping our clients both internally and externally.
• Operates with integrity and instills trust. You always conduct yourself with honesty and operate ethically in everything you do.

Job Description

Exploreand embraceyourrole:

Asa ProjectElectrical Engineerat Envista Forensics, you will play a crucial role in conducting forensic investigations related toelectricalincidents and failures. You will work closely with our multidisciplinary team of engineers and experts todetermineorigin androot causes of accidents,equipment malfunctions,product defects,and othermechanical failurerelated issues. Your findings will be essential in helpingourclients make informed decisions and resolving complex legal and insurance matters.

• Investigateelectricalfailures, defects, ordamagein industrial, commercial, and residential settings.Determinecauses ofelectricalsystem failures and assessdesign/constructionquality or maintenance procedures.
• Lead field investigations and document property damage for multi-party examinations.Collaborate on large, complex projects within multi-disciplinary teams.
• Research failure modes and provide repair or remediation recommendations;Prepare reports and letters detailing the cause ofdamagefor clients.
• Provide deposition and expert testimony in product liability for civil, federal, and occasional criminal court cases totestify aboutdamages and professional liability.

Essentialexpertiseto ensure success:

• Bachelor’s degree inelectricalengineering or equivalent disciplinerequired.
• 5+ years’ experience in electrical engineering field
• PE in state of employment or the ability to obtain one within 12 months
• Willingness to travel to clients’sites(25-30%); ability to work in inclement weather and various environmentalconditions.

Elevatedexpertisetoexcel/stand-out:

• Familiarity with forensic investigation practices and principles is a plus.
• 5years’ experience evaluatingelectricalfailures in a commercialorindustrial settingpreferred.
• Power systems experience (generators,transformers, switchgear, etc.) is a plus; Electro-mechanical experience isdesirable.
• Experienced working with lawyers, insurance companies, and adjusters preferred.

Additional Job Description
Additional Job Description

One Company/One Team is not just one of our 5 Guiding Principles, it’s we how separate ourselves from our competitors. We learn together, we win together and through our team members voices, we bring certainty to an uncertain world.

At Envista Forensics, we recognize that our potential team members come with a wealth of experience and talent beyond just the technical requirements of a role. We strive to reflect the communities and clients we serve to drive innovation, excellence, and meaningful work—We want you to bring your authentic self to Envista.If your experience is close to what you see listed here, please still consider applying. Please let us know if you require reasonable accommodations during the interview process.

Envista Forensics embraces diversity and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds and perspectives

EnvistaForensics believes that Veterans arrive with not only translatable skills and technicalexpertisebutin addition comewith the intangibles; leadership and values that we believealign with our 5 Guiding Principles. __Simply put, these qualitiesenable oursuccess,soweencourageallGuardsmen, Reservists, and Veteransto considerEnvistaas their next career destination.