Forensic Electrical Engineer - Baltimore, MD

Requirements

Overview

• B.S. Electrical Engineering required
• P.E. license is required
• 2-10+ years of experience
• Field experience is highly preferred
• Depending on location, other licenses or certifications may be required

Essential Job Functions

Overview

• Performs the investigation and analysis within the field of electrical engineering
• Study and determine the cause and origin of electrical system defects and electrical equipment failures
• Prepare oral and written reports to document the causes of failure, the extent of loss, the associated repair scope, and recommended remediation
• Provide opinions and expert testimony in litigation matters
• Manage multiple projects, coordinating with other experts and supporting as needed to produce client reports promptly
• Ensure that Rimkus policies and procedures are followed, including safe work requirements
• Use electrical engineering equations, applications, and figures to perform analysis
• Follow land use laws and regulations
• Include gathering photographic evidence, conducting investigations to document on-site conditions, overseeing field testing, and reviewing historical documentation
• Use cameras, microscopes, electrical testing equipment, and digital imaging techniques to document conditions in the field and in the lab

Required Experience, Education, and Certifications

Overview

• B.S. Electrical Engineering required
• P.E. license is required

Skills and Abilities

Overview

• Must have a high level of analytical skills
• Must be able to interact and communicate with clients at all levels
• Must know a variety of computer software applications, including but not limited to Microsoft Office applications and computer-assisted engineering and design software
• Must be able to read, analyze, and interpret standard scientific and technical reports or journals, financial reports, and legal documents
• Must be able to write scopes of work, budget estimates, schedules, reports of findings, proposals, general correspondence, and other technical documents
• Must be able to respond to inquiries from internal and external clients
• Capable of effectively presenting information to top management, clients, public groups, and/or boards of directors
• Must be capable of climbing ladders, walking on sloped roofs, standing, sitting, climbing inside attics, crawling under homes and tunnels, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, talking, hearing, and driving a motor vehicle to job sites
• Must be sharp, focused, and alert when conducting site inspections, speaking and interacting with clients, preparing written reports of findings, and testifying in deposition or trial
• Must have clear vision and depth perception

Physical Demands, Overtime, and Travel

Overview

• Physical Demands—Work will be performed in both office settings and at various outside locations (e.g., clients' offices, industrial, construction, and/or residential sites)
• The employee is frequently required to stand, walk on sloped roofs, sit, climb ladders, bend, climb inside attics, crawl under homes and tunnels, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, talk, hear, and drive a motor vehicle to job sites
• The employee must be sharp, focused, and alert when conducting site inspections, speaking and interacting with clients, preparing written reports of findings, and testifying in deposition or trial
• Clear vision and depth perception are also necessary
• Overtime—This position is classified as salaried with an exempt FLSA status. Regular working hours are 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, with a one-hour lunch break. There will be periods when overtime will be required, which the employee must comply with to meet the demands of the position
• Travel Requirements—This position requires up to 25% travel. Some out-of-area and overnight travel may be required

Benefits

Overview

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
• Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
• Short Term & Long Term Disability
• Training & Development
• Work From Home