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Rimkus

Forensic Electrical Engineer

Rimkus

. Provide forensic consulting services requiring electrical engineering expertise for insurance, legal, industrial, and other clients.

Posted 11/5/2026full-timeDetroit • Michigan • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $119,700 - $179,500 per yearWebsite

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Demonstrates expertise in electrical engineering with a focus on forensic consulting, including the ability to analyze electrical system defects and prepare detailed reports. Proficient in managing multiple projects while maintaining strong client relationships and adhering to industry regulations.

Highest-signal resume keywords
B.S. Electrical EngineeringP.E. LicenseForensic ConsultingAnalytical SkillsField Experience

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Hard Skills
Electrical Engineering AnalysisReport WritingData CollectionProblem DefinitionTechnical Document Interpretation
Soft Skills
Client CommunicationInterpersonal SkillsProject Management
Tools & Technologies
Microsoft Office ApplicationsElectrical Testing EquipmentDigital Imaging TechniquesComputer-Assisted Engineering Software
Certifications & Qualifications
P.E. LicenseValid Driver's License
Industry Keywords
Forensic ConsultingElectrical System DefectsLitigation MattersLand Use LawsField Testing

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Provide forensic consulting services requiring electrical engineering expertise for insurance, legal, industrial, and other clients.
  • Investigate and analyze electrical engineering matters according to an agreed scope of work and budget.
  • Study and determine the cause and origin of electrical system defects and equipment failures.
  • Prepare oral and written reports documenting causes of failure, extent of loss, repair scope, and recommended remediation.
  • Provide opinions and expert testimony in litigation matters.
  • Manage multiple projects and coordinate with other experts to produce client reports promptly.
  • Follow Rimkus policies, procedures, and safe work requirements.
  • Use electrical engineering equations, applications, and figures to perform analysis.
  • Follow land use laws and regulations.
  • Initiate, develop, and maintain mutually beneficial client relationships.
  • Gather photographic evidence and document on-site conditions.
  • Oversee field testing and review historical documentation.
  • Use cameras, microscopes, electrical testing equipment, and digital imaging techniques in the field and laboratory.
  • Work in office settings and at clients’ offices, industrial, construction, and residential sites.
  • Travel up to 25%, including some out-of-area and overnight travel.
  • Work regular hours of 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, with overtime as required.

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • 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.
  • Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
  • Must be able to interact and communicate with clients at all levels.
  • Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications and computer-assisted engineering and design software.
  • Ability to read, analyze, and interpret scientific and technical reports or journals, financial reports, and legal documents.
  • Ability to write scopes of work, budget estimates, schedules, reports of findings, proposals, correspondence, and technical documents.
  • Ability to respond to inquiries from internal and external clients.
  • Ability to present information to management, clients, public groups, and/or boards of directors.
  • Ability to climb ladders, walk on roofs, enter and work in confined spaces, shovel fire debris, move furniture and household/commercial items, and operate lifts.

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Competitive salary
  • Bonus opportunities
  • Medical insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Disability coverage
  • Employer-matching 401(k) plans
  • Opportunities for advancement
  • Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
  • Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
  • Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
  • Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
  • Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
  • Short Term & Long Term Disability
  • Training & Development
  • Work From Home