Electrical Engineer (Forensic Engineering)

Job Description

Job Description

S-E-A seeks and employs curious, life-long learners. For over 50 years, S-E-A has worked with attorneys, manufacturers and insurance companies to help determine the "why" when things fail. We employ top experts in the industry under an employee-first culture. Post-academic experience is required and prior experience in a forensic firm is a plus but not required. We welcome you to come see how you can grow and develop here at S-E-A! Come join our growing team!

S-E-A welcomes the opportunity to review resumes of candidates for a similar role near any of our office locations throughout the country.

* Compensation highly depends on experience and education. Applicants with more substantial experience should expect higher compensation.*

Essential Job Functions & Responsibilities:

• Conduct field investigations to determine the root cause of failures, accidents, and performance issues involving a wide range of electrical systems, including but not limited to:
  • Residential and commercial building wiring
  • Transformers
  • Generators
  • Energy storage systems (including lithium-ion batteries)
  • Motors
  • Switchgear
  • Insulators
  • Overcurrent Protection
  • Grounding and bonding systems
  • Industrial Controls
  • Lighting systems
  • Renewable energy systems
• Complete fire investigations, including determining the origin and cause of a fire.
• Perform analyses related to design, construction, operation, and maintenance of electrical systems.
• Evaluate standard of care for various stakeholders, such as engineers, general contractors, subcontractors, service providers, and owners.
• Determine causation and responsibility for system failures, operational issues, and equipment malfunctions.
• Collaborate with a team of multidisciplinary experts.
• Provide technical findings and conclusions in laymen's terms, both verbally and in writing
• Provide testimony in legal proceedings, which may include depositions and court proceedings
• Accept and integrate constructive feedback into job performance
• Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, review professional publications, establish personal networks, and participate in professional societies
• Responsible for development and retention of clients
• Regular and predictable presence at work
• Other duties as assigned

Position Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering required, Master's Degree preferred
• Ability to learn fire investigation (prior fire investigation experience is a significant plus)
• Professional Engineer registration, or the ability to obtain within a year
• Minimum of five years of post-academic engineering experience

• Ability to accept and integrate constructive feedback

• Diverse knowledge of electrical systems
• Strong writing skills
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills
• Public speaking experience a plus

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to travel 25% of the time
• Ability to lift 80 lbs.
• Ability to remove large and or heavy artifacts from fire scenes
• Ability to carry equipment (shovels, camera, evidence case, etc.) up flights of stairs
• Ability to maneuver in and around buildings and structures and climb ladders
• Ability to drive in all conditions
• Ability to fly on airplanes
• Ability to effectively communicate with clients and colleagues
• Ability to visually inspect job sites and relevant artifacts
• Ability to wear personal protective equipment as required by the work site
• Ability to learn a new industry and obtain required certifications

Benefits:

• Company-funded professional certifications, fees, licenses and dues
• Company-funded professional development
• Paid vacation, sick days and holidays
• Parental leave policy
• Performance bonus program
• Extensive forensic training
• Two medical plans
• Company-funded HSA
• Wellness Rewards program
• Dental & vision coverage
• 401(k) with company match
• Company-paid STD, LTD and life insurance
• Mileage reimbursement above the federal rate
• Employee Assistance Program
• Section 125 Flexible Spending Account plans
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Majority of office locations have on-site workout facility
• Car allowance
• Potential for hybrid work arrangement after training

S-E-A places a strong value on employee health and wellness across the company. As part of this commitment, S-E-A offers several benefits aimed at health and wellbeing, such as medical, dental and vision plans, company-paid vacation, holiday and sick leave, parental leave, company-funded HSA, an employee assistance program and a wellness rewards program. Additionally, most offices have an on-site workout facility.