This position is responsible for inspecting and documenting fire and explosion scenes, electrical shock and electrocution incidents, arc flash, equipment failures, and examining evidence. Incumbent will prepare technical reports for clients, marketing company and self to obtain and/or maintain client base and to build business. Plans, manages and coordinates activities for client projects to ensure that goals/objectives of projects are accomplished within prescribed timeframe and funding parameters by performing the following duties personally or with the assistance of other consulting/engineering staff.

This job is expected to develop supervisory responsibilities over time, through management of team personnel. This employee is expected to solicit the support of other team members to achieve goals and objectives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepares and reviews project proposals or plans to determine time frame, funding limitations, and procedures for accomplishing project, staffing requirements, and allotment of available resources to various phases of project.
• Makes determination to accept or decline potential new projects based on all variables.
• Confers with project staff to outline work plan and to assign duties, responsibilities, and scope of authority.
• Directs and coordinates activities of project personnel to ensure projects progress on schedule and within prescribed budgets.
• Performs field inspections of residential, commercial, marine, transportation and industrial structures, etc. to determine cause and origin of reported or suspected damages as well as condition assessments.
• Prepares technical, project-related reports for clients as required.
• Confers with project personnel to provide technical advice and to resolve problems.
• Conducts well-developed and well-prepared client presentations and technical conference presentations.
• Performs marketing and business development to identify potential clients and strategies to build client base.
• Mentors junior consultants in growth and development.
• Testifies in court proceedings (depositions and/or trials) on behalf of clients, as required.

Education Requirements:

• BS Electrical Engineer

Experience Requirements:

• 10-15 years' experience in forensic consulting and/or failure analysis.
• Strong grasp of electrical theory and extensive experience in electrical system analysis investigating electrical equipment failures and/or fires with a significant amount of experience in field investigative issues.
• Experience can range from large scale electrical power generation and distribution equipment, to low voltage DC systems, and covers such areas as industrial machines and equipment, HVAC equipment, motors, consumer electronics, appliances, and tools.

Some areas of expertise should include the following:

• Power Systems
• Transformers
• Generators
• Motors
• Switchgear
• Insulators
• Overcurrent Protection
• Grounding
• Safety Interlocks
• Fire and Explosion Investigation
• Electrical and Electronic Systems
• Industrial Controls
• Electromagnetic Compatibility
• Electric Safety, Guarding and Labeling Issues
• Analog and Digital Controls
• Energy storage systems including lithium ion batteries
• Ability to interact with clients in a professional manner and develop business both internally and externally.
• Ability to communicate in a clear and concise manner both orally and in writing.
• Experience preparing technical reports and providing expert testimony as required.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

• PE License Required; CFEI or CFI Certification preferred.

Computer Skills:

• Microsoft Office

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, climb stairs and ladders, and sit. Site inspections may require that employees stand, walk, carry tools, and/or work from an elevated position for extended periods of time.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Noise levels at project sites are variable, and may be loud enough to require hearing protection.

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