Electrical Engineer, PE (Independent Contractor)

U.S. Forensic, an ATS family company, provides forensic evaluations, reporting, and expert witness services for commercial, industrial, residential, and institutional clients. The company is seeking a senior-level licensed Electrical Engineer to independently conduct forensic investigations, analyze electrical failures and incidents, prepare defensible reports, and provide litigation support and expert testimony on a project basis.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct forensic investigations involving electrical failures, electrical fires, equipment malfunctions, power distribution systems, and damage caused by a power surge or lightning
• Perform site inspections and gather relevant field data, measurements, photographs, and documentation
• Analyze electrical systems, components, and equipment to determine the cause, origin, and extent of reported failures or damage
• Investigate electrical incidents involving residential, commercial, industrial, and institutional facilities
• Evaluate compliance with applicable electrical codes, standards, and industry practices, including the National Electrical Code (NEC) and related standards
• Apply engineering principles, codes, standards, and industry best practices to develop defensible conclusions
• Prepare clear, concise, and technically sound forensic engineering reports
• Participate in depositions, mediation, arbitration, and trial proceedings as an expert witness when required
• Communicate findings effectively with clients, attorneys, insurance professionals, contractors, and other stakeholders
• Maintain current knowledge of electrical codes, engineering standards, emerging technologies, and forensic investigation methodologies
• Perform other project-related consulting services as assigned

Requirements:

• experienced Professional Engineer specializing in forensic evaluations
• licensed Professional Engineer with forensic consulting experience who is comfortable working independently
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited institution
• Active Professional Engineer (PE) license in good standing
• Demonstrated experience investigating electrical failures, electrical fires, equipment damage, power quality issues, arc fault events, and related loss causation matters
• Knowledge of applicable electrical codes and standards
• Experience performing electrical system troubleshooting, testing, or failure analysis
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and technical writing skills
• Excellent verbal communication and presentation skills
• Ability to manage multiple assignments independently and meet project deadlines
• A requirement of this position is access to information that is subject to U.S. export controls under the U.S. International Traffic in Arms Regulations ("ITAR"). Accordingly, the company will consider only "U.S. Persons" for this position. A "U.S. Person" includes (a) U.S. citizens or nationals; (b) U.S. lawful permanent residents (i.e., "green card" holders); (c) persons granted refugee status; or (d) persons granted asylum in the United States
• multiple state licensure
• Prior forensic engineering or forensic electrical consulting experience
• Experience conducting fire origin and cause investigations involving electrical systems
• Experience providing litigation support, depositions, or expert testimony