Forensic Electrical Engineer

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🕒 May 19

🐊 Florida – Remote

🐊 Florida – Remote

💵 $120k - $170k / year

⏰ Full Time

🟡 Mid-level

🟠 Senior

🔋 Electrical Engineer

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Salas O'Brien

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1001 - 5000 employees

💼 Consulting

🏗️ Construction

🏥 Healthcare

Consulting • Construction • Healthcare

Salas O'Brien is a multidisciplinary engineering and design firm delivering MEP, structural, civil, energy and resiliency, process engineering, digital automation, and sustainability and forensic consulting for buildings, industrial facilities, and infrastructure. The firm specializes in advanced energy and renewables, decarbonization strategy, microgrids, energy optimization, and integrated facility design and commissioning, serving institutional, healthcare, education, data center, aerospace, and manufacturing clients. Salas O'Brien focuses on sustainable, resilient solutions and technical project delivery for other organizations and public-sector partners.

📋 Description

• 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 • Forensic engineering experience strongly preferred • Experience investigating electrical failures, fires, or explosions • Expert witness experience, including depositions and trial testimony, preferred • 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 • Additional state licenses or ability to obtain via reciprocity preferred • CFEI (NAFI), CFI, or related certifications preferred • NCEES Record preferred.

🏖️ Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance • 401(k) with company match • Paid time off and company holidays • Life, disability, and AD&D coverage • Health savings account and wellness resources • Professional development support