Forensic Electrical Engineer, P.E.

EFI Global

. Survey losses and loss scenes at residential and commercial buildings .

Posted 10/22/2026full-timeRemote • Washington • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $130,000 - $145,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in forensic engineering and failure analysis, with a strong background in power system analysis and fire origin investigation. Capable of producing detailed reports and serving as an expert witness while maintaining high standards of quality and documentation.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Professional Engineering (PE) LicensePower System AnalysisFailure AnalysisFire Origin and Cause InvestigationExcellent Oral and Written Communication

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Hard Skills

Failure AnalysisPower System AnalysisFire Origin and Cause InvestigationLightning and Surge Damage AnalysisConstruction Defects AnalysisCodes and Standards ComplianceAnalytical SkillsDocumentation SkillsReport WritingTime and Expense Documentation

Soft Skills

Excellent Interpersonal SkillsStrong Organizational SkillsAbility to Work IndependentlyTeam CollaborationStrong Communication Skills

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft Office

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's DegreeProfessional Engineering (PE) License

Industry Keywords

Forensic EngineeringLoss InvestigationDamage AssessmentExpert WitnessQuality Programs

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Survey losses and loss scenes at residential and commercial buildings
Conduct investigations to determine and document the scope of damage
Investigate and assess damages due to failures and determine the origin of failure for insurers and litigation support
Analyze and document failure analysis and causation of failures
Collaborate with Fire Investigators to produce detailed reports outlining the cause and origin of losses and damages
Serve as an expert witness in court and/or depositions
Document and maintain billable hours on a time and expense basis for failure analysis and forensic engineering projects
Collaborate with EFI’s national team of forensic experts to leverage experiences and assist on projects
Perform other duties as assigned
Support the organization's quality programs

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university required
Professional Engineering (PE) license required
Six (6) years of experience or equivalent combination of experience and education required
Strong background in power system analysis, codes and standards, equipment and system failures, fire origin and cause, lightning and surge damage analysis, product liability, and construction defects
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
Ability to climb, crawl, stoop, kneel, and reach/work overhead
Ability to lift/carry up to 50 pounds
Ability to push/pull up to 100 pounds
Ability to drive up to 4 hours per day

Benefits

Comp & perks

Professional development opportunities
Flexible and autonomous daily work, location, and career path
Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
401(k) and matching
Paid time off (PTO)
Disability insurance
Life insurance
Employee assistance
Flexible spending account or health savings account
Other additional voluntary benefits