Forensic Electrical Engineer - Litigation and Expert Witness

The Opportunity

In this role, you will lead some of HKA’s most complex and exciting Forensic Electrical Engineering projects and serve as a lead testifying expert in claims, arbitration, and litigation. Working alongside some of the top Forensic Engineers in the world, this is an exciting opportunity on a small, prestigious team offers the ability to play a crucial role in the growth of the practice.

Responsibilities

• Analyze electrical systems, construction issues, and deficiencies.
• Develop expert opinions and identify responsible parties.
• Create comprehensive forensic engineering reports.
• Serve as a lead testifying expert in claims, arbitration, and litigation.

Skills and Experience

• Bachelor’s in Electrical Engineering (Master’s or above preferred)
• Professional Engineer License, multi-state preferred
• 3+ years of Forensic Engineering experience including Litigation Support and Drafting Expert Reports.
• Experience as a testifying Expert Witness in court.
• 10+ years of Electrical Engineering experience, including but not limited to:
• Knowledge of building electrical systems (power, lighting, communications, lightning protection, security) and industrial/manufacturing systems (process, chemical, water/wastewater, power, transmission lines, oil & gas).
• Detailed knowledge of design, equipment specification, testing, commissioning procedures, and fire investigations

What we offer

At HKA we recognize that our people are critical to our ongoing success. Our priority is to provide an inclusive and collaborative culture aimed at providing the best opportunities for our people to thrive and develop in their chosen career path.

Our Global Recruitment team is committed to providing an authentic candidate experience for all those who take the time to apply to HKA. We are committed to providing an efficient and insightful recruitment process giving candidates a true reflection of life at HKA.

About HKA

HKA is one of the world’s leading consultancy of choice for multi-disciplinary expert and specialist services in risk mitigation and dispute resolution within the capital projects and infrastructure sector.

We also have experience advising clients on the economic impact of commercial and investment treaty disputes and in forensic accounting matters.

As trusted independent consultants, experts and advisors, we deliver solutions amid uncertainty, dispute and overrun, and provide the insights that make the best possible outcomes a reality for public and private sector clients worldwide.