Forensic Electrical Engineer – Technical Lead

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🇺🇸 United States – Remote

💵 $210k / year

⏰ Full Time

🟠 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

• Build, grow, and lead an electrical consulting team conducting complex investigations into electrical system failures, fires, and explosions • Serve as technical lead on forensic electrical investigations • Direct root cause analysis and damage assessments for electrical systems and components • Provide expert guidance and mentoring to engineers and consultants • Author detailed forensic reports and ensure technical accuracy • Deliver expert witness testimony in depositions and trials • Collaborate with internal teams and clients to define scope and deliverables • Maintain safety and quality standards during field inspections • Build and maintain strong client relationships • Identify opportunities to grow service offerings • Support proposal development and client presentations • Provide technical input for marketing materials and campaigns

🎯 Requirements

• 10+ years of experience with electrical systems design or analysis • Minimum 5 years in forensic engineering • Proven experience in electrical failure investigations, fire, and explosion analysis • Expert witness experience strongly preferred • Strong technical writing and communication skills • Ability to travel regionally and nationally • Proficiency with industry software and tools • Certifications such as CFEI (NAFI), preferred • NCEES Record preferred for multi-state licensing • Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. • Licensed Professional Engineer (P.E.) • Multi-state licensure preferred • Ability to perform fieldwork, including confined spaces and roof inspections • Must be able to carry ladders and operate required equipment • Willingness to travel locally, regionally, and nationally by vehicle or plane • Some overnight travel will be required • Bachelor's degree or better in Engineering or related field • Ability to build, grow, and lead an electrical consulting team

🏖️ Benefits

• Relocation assistance • Medical, dental, and vision insurance • 401(k) with company match • Paid time off and company holidays • Wellness programs and employee assistance resources • Professional development support • Additional nondiscretionary compensation based on billable productivity above a minimum threshold • Option to transition to a model based primarily on a higher percentage of billable rate applied to all billable hours worked