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EFI Global · 2 days ago

Forensic Electrical Engineer, P.E.

San Jose, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$130K/yr - $160K/yr

8+ years exp

EFI Global is a full-service engineering and consulting services firm known for its expertise in forensic investigation and environmental consulting. The Forensic Electrical Engineer will investigate electrical failures and provide expert opinions while leading complex engineering assignments.

Civil EngineeringConsultingLegal

Responsibilities

Provides guidance and leadership to newer colleagues and/or those with less experience on complex engineering assignments

Surveys property, casualty and liability losses, typically at residential and commercial buildings and loss scenes

Conducts investigations to determine the root cause of events and failures

Works closely with engineers and investigators to produce detailed reports, drawings, and/or outline the cause and origin of losses and damages

Develops plans, reports and drawings to meet client's needs and/or determine and document the failure analysis and causation of failures

Provides expert testimony in a court of law and/or in depositions

Determines applicable engineering practices to fulfill the prescribed scope of work, project specifics, timelines, and cost estimates for the professional services provided

Documents and maintains billable hours on a time and expense basis for failure analysis and engineering projects for clients

Collaborates with sales and operations managers, architects, developers, insurance adjusters, claims managers and attorneys to develop demand for your professional services

Collaborates with EFI's national team of forensic experts to leverage experiences and assist on projects

Performs other duties as assigned

Supports the organization's quality program(s)

Qualification

California P.E. licenseForensic engineeringFailure analysisElectrical engineeringMicrosoft OfficeAnalytical skillsOrganizational skillsInterpersonal skillsTeamwork

Required

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university required

Professional Engineering (PE) license is required

Eight (8) years of experience or equivalent combination of experience and education required including two (2) years of engineering experience specifically in failure analysis and forensic engineering plus 2 years in insurance and/or risk management services industry

Excellent oral and written communication

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

Must be able to stand and/or walk for long periods of time

Must be able to kneel, squat or bend

Must be able to work outdoors in hot and/or cold weather conditions

Have the ability to climb, crawl, stoop, kneel, reaching/working overhead

Be able lift/carry up to 50 pounds