Senior Project Engineer

About the role

As an Electrical Engineer at Envista Forensics, you will play a crucial role in conducting forensic investigations related to electrical incidents and failures. You will work closely with our multidisciplinary team of engineers and experts to determine origin and root causes of accidents, equipment malfunctions, product defects, and other mechanical failure related issues. Your findings will be essential in helping our clients make informed decisions and resolving complex legal and insurance matters.

Responsibilities

• Investigate electrical failures, defects, or damage in industrial, commercial, and residential settings.
• Determine causes of electrical system failures and assess design/construction quality or maintenance procedures.
• Lead field investigations and document property damage for multi-party examinations.
• Collaborate on large, complex projects within multi-disciplinary teams.
• Research failure modes and provide repair or remediation recommendations.
• Prepare reports and letters detailing the cause of damage for clients.
• Provide deposition and expert testimony in product liability for civil, federal, and occasional criminal court cases to testify about damages and professional liability.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or equivalent discipline required.
• 5+ years’ experience in electrical engineering field.
• PE in state of employment or the ability to obtain one within 12 months.
• Willingness to travel to clients’ sites (25-30%).
• Ability to work in inclement weather and various environmental conditions.

Qualifications

• Familiarity with forensic investigation practices and principles is a plus.
• 5 years’ experience evaluating electrical failures in a commercial or industrial setting preferred.
• Power systems experience (generators, transformers, switchgear, etc.) is a plus.
• Electro-mechanical experience is desirable.
• Experienced working with lawyers, insurance companies, and adjusters preferred.

About Us

Envista Forensics prides itself on being One Company/One Team. Forensic Consulting relies on scientific principles to investigate all types of failures impacting service, people, and business production—from minor to catastrophic. We’re always looking for great professionals who:

• Are passionate about problem-solving.
• Are motivated, cultivate innovation, and challenge themselves to grow and learn every day.
• Are collaborative and excited to work with others throughout a global organization.
• Want to make an impact and drive results for both internal and external clients.
• Operate with integrity and instill trust in everything they do.

We recognize that our potential team members come with a wealth of experience and talent beyond just the technical requirements of a role. We strive to reflect the communities and clients we serve to drive innovation, excellence, and meaningful work. If your experience is close to what you see listed here, please still consider applying.

Envista Forensics embraces diversity and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds and perspectives. We believe Veterans arrive with translatable skills, technical expertise, leadership, and values that align with our guiding principles, and we encourage all Guardsmen, Reservists, and Veterans to consider Envista as their next career destination.