EFI Global · 2 days ago

Forensic Electrical Engineer, P.E.

Boston, MA

Full-time

Remote

Mid Level

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Responsibilities

Provide power system analysis, determine the origin and cause of fire and explosion losses, failures of electronic equipment, appliance and consumer product failure evaluations, lightning strike damage, electric shock/electrocution causes, power surge damage analysis, post storm damage, flood, wind, hail, water intrusion, and construction of commercial, residential, and industrial buildings.

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

Will understand or willingness to learn about power generation, grids, distribution, over-current protection, arc-fault and ground-fault protection, installation standards of care, and arc mapping.

Inspects losses and loss scenes at residential, commercial, and industrial buildings.

Investigates and assesses damages and evidence due to failures and determines the origin of failure for insurers and litigation support.

Analyzes and documents the failure analysis and causation of failures.

Examines and tests evidence in a laboratory setting and research failure modes, products, installations, and maintenance related to findings.

Collaborates with other experts to produce detailed reports outlining the origin and cause 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.

Qualification

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Electrical EngineeringFailure AnalysisP.E. LicensePower System AnalysisExpert Witness TestimonyArc MappingMulti-State Licensing