Remote Forensic Electrical Engineer (PE) — Failure Analysis

Sedgwick Claims Management Services Ltd; Washington; Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

EFI Global is seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer, P.E., with strong power system analysis and fire origin/cause expertise. This is a remote role from a home-based office, with travel to various environments. Preference for residence in the greater Seattle area.

Primary duties include conducting in-depth failure analyses, providing expert opinions, and delivering comprehensive reports for insurers and litigations. PE license and 6+ years of experience are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering is required.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license is required.
• Six (6) years of experience or an equivalent combination of experience and education.

Responsibilities

• Surveys losses and loss scenes at residential and commercial buildings.
• Conducts investigations to determine and document the scope of damage.
• Investigates and assesses damages due to failures and determines the origin of failure for insurers and litigation support.
• Analyzes and documents the failure analysis and causation of failures.
• Collaborates with Fire Investigators to produce detailed reports outlining the cause and origin 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.
• Collaborates with EFI’s national team of forensic experts to leverage experiences and assist on projects.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Power system analysis

Codes and standards

Investigations

Fire origin and cause analysis

Lightning and surge analysis

Product liability

Construction defects

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Job description

EFI Global is seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer, P.E., with strong power system analysis and fire origin/cause expertise. This is a remote role from a home-based office, with travel to various environments. Preference for residence in the greater Seattle area.

Primary duties include conducting in-depth failure analyses, providing expert opinions, and delivering comprehensive reports for insurers and litigations. PE license and 6+ years of experience are required.