[Hiring] Forensic Electrical Engineer @Sedgwick

Role Description

Seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer, P.E. licensed, who has 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
• Construction defects

This is a remote role working from a home-based office, requires working in a variety of environments and a combination of travel (local or regional). Preferred to reside in greater Seattle area.

PRIMARY PURPOSE: To be responsible for the profitability of investigating events, systems, devices, and/or failures and providing expert opinions.

Are You an Ideal Candidate? We are looking for enthusiastic candidates who thrive in a collaborative environment, who are driven to deliver results, are customer oriented and naturally empathetic.

• Apply your engineering knowledge and experience to investigate and assess complex failures.
• Deliver comprehensive engineering analyses to clients across various industries.
• Leverage EFI Global’s broad, global network of experts.
• Be part of a rapidly growing, industry-leading global company.
• Take advantage of a variety of professional development opportunities.
• Enjoy flexibility and autonomy in your daily work.
• Access diverse and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university required.
• Professional Engineering (PE) license is required.
• Six (6) years of experience or equivalent combination of experience and education required.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• PC literate, including Microsoft Office products.
• Analytical and interpretive skills.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently or in a team environment.
• Ability to meet or exceed Performance Competencies.

Requirements

• Surveys losses and loss scenes at residential and commercial buildings.
• Conducts investigations to determine and document the scope of damage.
• Investigates and assesses damages due to failures and determines the origin of failure for insurers and litigation support.
• Analyzes and documents the failure analysis and causation of failures.
• Collaborates with Fire Investigators to produce detailed reports outlining the cause and origin of losses and damages.
• Serves as an expert witness in court and/or in depositions.
• Documents and maintains billable hours on a time and expense basis for failure analysis and forensic engineering projects for clients.
• Collaborates with EFI’s national team of forensic experts to leverage experiences and assist on projects.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401k and matching, PTO, disability and life insurance, employee assistance, flexible spending or health savings account, and other additional voluntary benefits.