Forensic Electrical Engineer

Rimkus

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

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

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in forensic electrical engineering, including the ability to assess electrical failures, prepare detailed reports, and provide expert testimony. Strong analytical skills and proficiency in client communication are essential for managing multiple projects and maintaining client relationships.

Highest-signal resume keywords

B.S. Electrical EngineeringP.E. LicenseField ExperienceAnalytical SkillsMicrosoft Office Proficiency

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Hard Skills

Electrical Engineering ExpertiseFailure AnalysisReport WritingProject ManagementData CollectionTechnical Document InterpretationBudget EstimationProblem DefinitionClient CommunicationField Investigation

Soft Skills

Attention to DetailInterpersonal SkillsPresentation SkillsClient Relationship ManagementCommunication Skills

Tools & Technologies

Electrical Testing EquipmentDigital Imaging TechniquesComputer-Assisted Engineering SoftwareMicroscopesCameras

Certifications & Qualifications

P.E. LicenseValid Driver's License

Industry Keywords

Forensic ConsultingElectrical FailuresLitigation MattersLand Use LawsInsuranceLegal ConsultingIndustrial ConsultingConstruction SitesResidential SitesField Testing

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide forensic consulting services requiring electrical engineering expertise for insurance, legal, industrial, and other clients
Assess and determine the cause and origin of electrical failures and damages
Investigate and analyze electrical engineering matters based on an agreed scope of work and budget
Conduct field investigations of electrical system defects and electrical 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 for 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 lab
Work in offices and at clients’ offices, industrial, construction, and residential sites
Travel up to 25%, including possible 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
High level of analytical skills and continual attention to detail
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
Ability to interact and communicate with internal and external clients
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 internal and external client inquiries
Ability to present information to top 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 other household/commercial items, and operate lifts

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive salary
Bonus opportunities
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Life insurance
Disability coverage
Employer-matching 401(k) plans
Opportunities for advancement
Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
Short Term & Long Term Disability
Training & Development
Work From Home