Electrical Engineer

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Louisiana.

📋 Description

• Conduct forensic investigations related to electrical failures, electrical fires, equipment malfunctions, power distribution systems, and damage resulting from power surges or lightning strikes.

• Execute site inspections and collect field data, including measurements, photographs, and relevant documentation.

• Analyze electrical systems, components, and equipment to ascertain the cause, origin, and extent of failures or damages.

• Investigate electrical incidents that occur in residential, commercial, industrial, and institutional settings.

• Assess compliance with relevant electrical codes, industry standards, and practices, including the National Electrical Code (NEC).

• Utilize engineering principles, codes, standards, and best practices to formulate defensible conclusions.

• Draft clear, concise, and technically robust forensic engineering reports.

• Serve as an expert witness during depositions, mediation, arbitration, and trial proceedings as needed.

• Share findings with clients, attorneys, insurance professionals, contractors, and other relevant stakeholders.

• Keep abreast of current electrical codes, engineering standards, emerging technologies, and methodologies in forensic investigations.

• Undertake other project-related consulting tasks as assigned.

• Engage in project-based assignments as opportunities arise under an independent contractor arrangement.

• Travel requirements will vary based on project demands and geographical coverage.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited institution.

• Active Professional Engineer (PE) license in good standing; preference for multiple state licensure.

• Prior experience in forensic engineering or forensic electrical consulting is preferred.

• Experience in conducting fire origin and cause investigations involving electrical systems is preferred.

• Proven track record in investigating electrical failures, electrical fires, equipment damage, power quality issues, arc fault occurrences, and related loss causation matters.

• Familiarity with relevant electrical codes and standards, including the National Electrical Code (NEC).

• Experience in troubleshooting, testing, or conducting failure analysis of electrical systems.

• Valid driver's license and the ability to travel independently to inspection sites within the assigned region.

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and technical writing capabilities.

• Excellent verbal communication and presentation skills.

• Experience providing litigation support, depositions, or expert testimony is preferred.

• Ability to manage multiple assignments independently while meeting project deadlines.

• Contractors must handle their own taxes, licensing requirements, insurance, and business expenses.

• U.S. Persons only due to access to information subject to U.S. export controls under ITAR; eligible U.S. Persons encompass U.S. citizens or nationals, lawful permanent residents, refugees, and asylees in the United States.

🏝️ Benefits

• Flexible, project-based workload and scheduling opportunities.

• Competitive compensation reflecting the scope and complexity of assignments.

• Opportunity to contribute to investigations across various residential, commercial, and industrial projects.