Forensic Electrical Engineer, P.E. (Remote)

About the role

EFI Global, a full-service engineering, fire investigation, environmental, health and safety and specialty consulting firm, is hiring a licensed Electrical Engineer, P.E. for a remote role based in a home office. The position suits someone with a 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. Travel (local or regional) is required, and it is preferred to live in or near Columbia, SC, Clemson, SC, Rock Hill, SC, Spartanburg, SC, Greenville, SC, Charlotte, NC or Atlanta, GA.

Key responsibilities

• Ethically and scientifically investigate events, systems, devices and failures and provide expert opinions, and guide complex engineering assignments.
• Analyze power systems, determine the origin and cause of fire and explosion losses, and evaluate failures of electronic equipment, appliances and consumer products.
• Assess lightning strike damage, electric shock/electrocution causes, power surge damage, post-storm, flood, wind, hail and water intrusion damage, and construction defects in commercial, residential and industrial buildings.
• Inspect loss scenes, examine and test evidence in a laboratory, and document failure analysis and causation.
• Collaborate with other experts to write detailed reports, and act as expert witness in court and depositions.
• Document and maintain billable hours for failure analysis and forensic engineering projects.
• Mentor newer colleagues on complex engineering assignments.

Required profile

• Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited institution.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license, minimum required for the resident state; multi-state licensing and an active NCEES record preferred.
• Preferred: experience as an expert witness.
• Ability to stand, walk, kneel, squat, bend, climb, crawl and work outdoors in hot or cold weather, and to lift up to 50 pounds and carry up to 100 pounds.

Required skills

• Power system analysis and power generation, grids, distribution, over-current, arc-fault and ground-fault protection.
• Knowledge of installation standards of care and arc mapping.
• Fire origin and cause investigation and failure analysis.

What we offer

• Flexible, autonomous work with professional development opportunities.
• Benefits including medical, dental, vision, 401K and PTO starting on the first day.