Staff Electrical Engineer

10X Recruiting Partners; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

10X Recruiting Partners is seeking a dedicated Staff Electrical Engineer for a premier forensic engineering firm in Raleigh, North Carolina. In this hands-on role, you will lead investigations into electrical failures and document evidence, leveraging your technical expertise for comprehensive report generation. A B.S. in Electrical Engineering and a P.E. license are required, along with five years of relevant experience. The firm offers competitive compensation and opportunities for professional growth in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Five or more years of experience in forensic engineering, industrial power, utilities, or automotive electrical systems.
• Proficiency in hands-on inspections, including fieldwork in post-fire environments.
• Ability to obtain a P.E. license immediately.

Responsibilities

• Lead critical investigations into electrical failures.
• Conduct comprehensive field inspections.
• Document evidence and produce clear reports.

Skills

Analytical capabilities

Technical writing

Hands-on inspections

Education

B.S. in Electrical Engineering

Job description

10X Business Consulting

We go beyond the job requirements to learn about your company culture and values, and we help identify the soft skills that will find the perfect fit out of all qualified candidates. Our unique Quick Start Process allows us to present you with the strongest candidates as quickly as possible. We partner with you, as an extension of your team, to make the entire search‑to‑hire process as smooth as possible.

Job Details

Staff Electrical Engineer

We are partnering with our client, a premier forensic engineering firm, to seek a dedicated Staff Electrical Engineer to join their team. In this hands‑on role, you will lead critical investigations into electrical failures, conduct comprehensive field inspections, and meticulously document evidence. You will leverage your technical expertise to analyze complex components and systems, producing clear, defensible reports and providing expert testimony. Their diverse project portfolio includes power distribution systems, wiring analysis, electro‑mechanical components, post‑fire evaluations, and automotive diagnostics.

Key Requirements

• B.S. in Electrical Engineering; P.E. license or the immediate ability to obtain one is required.
• Five or more years of professional experience in forensic engineering, industrial power, utilities, or automotive electrical systems.
• Exceptional analytical capabilities and professional technical writing skills.
• Proficiency with hands‑on inspections, including fieldwork in post‑fire environments.

The company prides itself on a collaborative technical environment and offers competitive compensation alongside significant opportunities for professional growth.

About The Firm

The firm is a leading forensic engineering and consulting practice specializing in Fire Science, Civil Engineering, Accident Reconstruction, and advanced Laboratory services. They combine extensive field expertise with a state‑of‑the‑art facility featuring CT scanning and SEM analysis to deliver precise findings for litigation and industrial clients. Their Raleigh‑based headquarters includes a secured 8,000 sq. ft. warehouse, specialized evidence trailers, and a fully equipped laboratory for detailed forensic disassembly and analysis.