Rimkus · 1 week ago
Forensic Electrical Engineer - Ohio Based
Columbus, OH
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
2+ years expRimkus is a worldwide leader in engineering and technical consulting, and they are seeking a Forensic Electrical Engineer to provide forensic consulting services requiring electrical engineering expertise. The role involves assessing electrical failures, preparing reports, managing projects, and providing expert testimony.
ConstructionConsultingIndustrial
Responsibilities
Performs the investigation and analysis within the field of electrical engineering based upon a scope of work and budget prepared by the consultant and agreed upon by the client before performing the work to resolve claims and legal matters
Field Investigations: Study and determine the cause and origin of electrical system defects and electrical equipment failures
Preparation of oral and written reports to document the causes of failure, the extent of loss, the associated repair scope, and recommended remediation is essential. Provides opinions and expert testimony in litigation matters
Manages multiple projects, coordinating with other experts and supporting as needed to produce client reports promptly
Ensures that Rimkus policies and procedures are followed, including safe work requirements
Uses electrical engineering equations, applications, and figures to perform analysis
Follows land use laws and regulations
Ability to initiate, develop, and maintain mutually beneficial client relationships
Includes gathering photographic evidence, conducting investigations to document on-site conditions, overseeing field testing, and reviewing historical documentation. Uses cameras, microscopes, electrical testing equipment, and digital imaging techniques to document conditions in the field and in the lab
Qualification
Required
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
Valid driver's license and reliable form of transportation
Must have a high level of analytical skills
Must be able to interact and communicate with clients at all levels (e.g., internal and external)
Must know a variety of computer software applications, including but not limited to Microsoft Office applications and computer-assisted engineering and design software
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret standard scientific and technical reports or journals, financial reports, and legal documents
Ability to write scopes of work, budget estimates, schedules, reports of findings, proposals, general correspondence, and other technical documents
Ability 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
Climb ladders, walk on roofs, and enter and work in confined spaces
Shovel fire debris, move furniture, and other household/commercial items
Operate lifts
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
Employees may lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
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
Preferred
Field experience is highly preferred
Benefits
Competitive salary
Bonus opportunities
Comprehensive benefits package
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life insurance
Disability coverage
Employer-matching 401(k) plans
Opportunities for advancement
Company
Rimkus
Consultants. Experts. Innovators. Rimkus Consulting Group is a worldwide leader in engineering and technical consulting.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
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$8.04MKey Investors
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2024-02-22Private Equity
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2019-01-11Private Equity
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