Salas O'BrienRemote
Forensic Electrical Engineer - Florida
United States of America
Full Time
3 weeks ago
$120,000 - $170,000 USD
No H1B
Key skills
Electrical Systems DesignForensic EngineeringElectrical Failure InvestigationFire and Explosion InvestigationExpert Witness TestimonyProfessional Engineer (P.E.) LicenseCFEI CertificationCFI CertificationNCEES RecordEngineering Software ProficiencyClient ServiceCommunication
About this role
Salas O'Brien is a trusted leader in forensic engineering and consulting, known for technical excellence and integrity. We’re seeking a Forensic Electrical Engineer to investigate and evaluate electrical system failures across various settings, ensuring high-quality deliverables and strong client communication.
Responsibilities:
- Conduct field inspections to determine the origin, cause, and extent of electrical failures, including fires, explosions, and system malfunctions
- Develop clear, well-supported conclusions and produce comprehensive technical reports and documentation
- Provide timely, professional updates to clients, attorneys, insurers, and internal stakeholders; manage expectations and maintain strong relationships
- Work independently from a home office while leveraging internal experts and resources; build long-term relationships with colleagues, clients, and partners
- Drive investigations through completion, ensuring high-quality deliverables that meet client expectations and industry standards
- Contribute ideas that strengthen processes, tools, and customer outcomes; help others navigate change and adopt improvements
Requirements:
- 5–10 years of experience working with or designing electrical systems
- Strong technical writing skills; ability to produce clear, defensible reports is critical
- Strong verbal communication and client service skills
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a cross-functional environment
- Proficiency with technical tools (computers, cameras, and engineering software)
- Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship
- Professional Engineer (P.E.) license in Florida is required, or eligible by reciprocity
- Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from an ABET-accredited university required
- Forensic engineering experience strongly preferred
- Experience investigating electrical failures, fires, or explosions
- Expert witness experience, including depositions and trial testimony, preferred
- Additional state licenses or ability to obtain via reciprocity preferred
- CFEI (NAFI), CFI, or related certifications preferred
- NCEES Record preferred
- Master's or PhD in Electrical Engineering preferred
- Remote (home office) – U.S.-based (major metro areas preferred)