Conduct field investigations to identify root causes of electrical system failures and performance issues
Complete fire investigations to determine origin and cause
Analyze design, construction, operation, and maintenance of electrical systems
Evaluate standard of care for various stakeholders
Collaborate with multidisciplinary experts
Provide technical findings in layman's terms, both verbally and in writing
Testify in legal proceedings, including depositions and court
Benefits
Company-funded professional certifications and licenses
Paid vacation, sick days, and holidays
Parental leave policy
Performance bonus program
Extensive forensic training
Two medical plans and company-funded HSA
Wellness Rewards program
401(k) with company match
Tuition Reimbursement Program
Potential for hybrid work arrangement after training
Full Job Description
Essential Job Functions & Responsibilities:
Conduct field investigations to determine the root cause of failures, accidents, and performance issues involving a wide range of electrical systems, including but not limited to:
Residential and commercial building wiring
Transformers
Generators
Energy storage systems (including lithium-ion batteries)
Motors
Switchgear
Insulators
Overcurrent Protection
Grounding and bonding systems
Industrial Controls
Lighting systems
Renewable energy systems
Complete fire investigations, including determining the origin and cause of a fire.
Perform analyses related to design, construction, operation, and maintenance of electrical systems.
Evaluate standard of care for various stakeholders, such as engineers, general contractors, subcontractors, service providers, and owners.
Determine causation and responsibility for system failures, operational issues, and equipment malfunctions.
Collaborate with a team of multidisciplinary experts.
Provide technical findings and conclusions in laymen's terms, both verbally and in writing
Provide testimony in legal proceedings, which may include depositions and court proceedings
Accept and integrate constructive feedback into job performance
Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, review professional publications, establish personal networks, and participate in professional societies
Responsible for development and retention of clients
Regular and predictable presence at work
Other duties as assigned
Position Requirements:
Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering required, Master's Degree preferred
Ability to learn fire investigation (prior fire investigation experience is a significant plus)
Professional Engineer registration
Prior forensic engineering experience is strongly preferred
Minimum of seven years of post-academic engineering experience
Ability to accept and integrate constructive feedback
Diverse knowledge of electrical systems
Strong writing skills
Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills
Public speaking experience a plus
Physical Requirements:
Ability to travel 35% of the time
Ability to lift 80 lbs.
Ability to remove large and or heavy artifacts from fire scenes
Ability to carry equipment (shovels, camera, evidence case, etc.) up flights of stairs
Ability to maneuver in and around buildings and structures and climb ladders
Ability to drive in all conditions
Ability to fly on airplanes
Ability to effectively communicate with clients and colleagues
Ability to visually inspect job sites and relevant artifacts
Ability to wear personal protective equipment as required by the work site
Ability to learn a new industry and obtain required certifications
Benefits:
Company-funded professional certifications, fees, licenses and dues
Company-funded professional development
Paid vacation, sick days and holidays
Parental leave policy
Performance bonus program
Extensive forensic training
Two medical plans
Company-funded HSA
Wellness Rewards program
Dental & vision coverage
401(k) with company match
Company-paid STD, LTD and life insurance
Mileage reimbursement above the federal rate
Employee Assistance Program
Section 125 Flexible Spending Account plans
Tuition Reimbursement Program
Majority of office locations have on-site workout facility
Car allowance
Potential for hybrid work arrangement after training
*Compensation highly depends on experience and education. Applicants with more substantial experience should expect higher compensation. We anticipate salary for this role to be approximately $120,000-$145,000 in base salary, not including performance based bonus opportunity.
S-E-A places a strong value on employee health and wellness across the company. As part of this commitment, S-E-A offers several benefits aimed at health and wellbeing, such as medical, dental and vision plans, company-paid vacation, holiday and sick leave, parental leave, company-funded HSA, an employee assistance program and a wellness rewards program. Additionally, most offices have an on-site workout facility.
