Electrical Engineer - Electric Utilities Forensic Investigator

About the role

You will investigate incidents involving the design, construction, operation, and maintenance of electrical systems, equipment, and devices. You will analyze applicable federal, state, and local laws, rules, regulations, codes, standards of care, and safety aspects. The role involves writing clear, scientifically sound reports and providing expert testimony.

In this role, you will delve into the "why" behind incidents, critically assessing decision-making, operational practices, and the standard of care. This position offers you the opportunity to:

• Use your cumulative training, experience, and critical thinking skills
• Collaborate with highly respected experts
• Continuously learn and grow
• Make a tangible difference

Requirements

• Licensure: Active Professional Engineer (P.E.) license
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering
• Experience: 15+ years of electrical engineering experience, including:
  • Experience with electric utilities (investor-owned, public power, and/or cooperatives)
  • Design, construction, operation, and maintenance of electrical systems, equipment, and devices
  • Project management experience is a plus
• Additional Experience a Plus:
  • Supervision of linemen or service technicians
• Knowledge: Thorough knowledge of federal/state/local laws, rules, regulations, codes, standards of care, and safety aspects
• Skills: Excellent technical, analytical, writing, and communication skills
• Aptitude: Strong ability to translate complex technical findings into clear, objective evidence for non-technical audiences
• Work Style: Approximately 20% travel for inspections; the remainder focused on analysis and report drafting, working independently and as part of a collaborative team
• Prior forensic experience is not required. We seek professionals eager to apply their deep industry knowledge to a challenging new domain
• Clean background screen, a valid driver’s license, and the ability to drive