Experienced Electrical Engineer, P.E. Needed
EFI Global is seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer, P.E. licensed, who has a strong background in power system analysis, codes and standards, equipment and system failures, fire origin and cause, lightning and surge damage analysis, product liability, and construction defects.
This is a remote role working from a home-based office, requires working in a variety of environments and a combination of travel (local or regional). Preferred to reside in or near the greater Tampa/Orlando, FL area.
Primary purpose: To ethically and scientifically investigate events, systems, devices and/or failures and provide expert opinions; to provide guidance and leadership on complex engineering assignments; to contribute to overall profitability of the company through providing expert/engineering consulting services.
Are you an ideal candidate? We are looking for enthusiastic candidates who thrive in a collaborative environment, who are driven to deliver results, are customer oriented and naturally empathetic.
Essential responsibilities may include:
- Provide power system analysis, determine the origin and cause of fire and explosion losses, failures of electronic equipment, appliance and consumer product failure evaluations, lightning strike damage, electric shock/electrocution causes, power surge damage analysis, post storm damage, flood, wind, hail, water intrusion, and construction of commercial, residential, and industrial buildings.
- Provides guidance and leadership to newer colleagues and/or those with less experience on complex engineering assignments.
- Will understand or willingness to learn about power generation, grids, distribution, over-current protection, arc-fault and ground-fault protection, installation standards of care, and arc mapping.
- Inspects losses and loss scenes at residential, commercial, and industrial buildings.
- Investigates and assesses damages and evidence due to failures and determines the origin of failure for insurers and litigation support.
- Analyzes and documents the failure analysis and causation of failures.
- Examines and tests evidence in a laboratory setting and research failure modes, products, installations, and maintenance related to findings.
- Collaborates with other experts to produce detailed reports outlining the origin and cause of losses and damages.
- Serves as an expert witness in court and/or in depositions.
- Documents and maintains billable hours on a time and expense basis for failure analysis and forensic engineering projects for clients.
Education and licensing:
- Requires Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited college or university.
- Requires a Professional Engineer (PE) license, minimum required for resident state. Prefer multi-state licensing and/or active NCEES Record.
- Expert witness testimony experience is a plus.
Taking care of you:
- Craves cutting-edge opportunities.
- Supporting meaningful work that promotes critical thinking and problem solving.
- Thrives when allowed flexibility and autonomy.
- Strong team and customer service orientation
- Seeks to contribute to a larger purpose
- Craves culture of support, both giving and receiving
- We offer a diverse and comprehensive benefits including medical, dental vision, 401K, PTO and more beginning your first day.
Work environment:
- Mental: Clear and conceptual thinking ability; excellent judgment and discretion; ability to handle work-related stress; ability to handle multiple priorities simultaneously; and ability to meet deadlines
- Physical: Must be able to stand and/or walk for long periods of time. Must be able to kneel, squat or bend. Must be able to work outdoors in hot and/or cold weather conditions. Have the ability to climb, crawl, stoop, kneel, reaching/working overhead, Be able lift/carry up to 50 pounds. Be able to push/pull up to 100 pounds. Be able to drive up to 4 hours per day.
- Auditory/Visual: Hearing, vision and talking
Next steps: If your application is selected to advance to the next round, you will receive an e-mail notification or phone call from a recruiter to schedule an initial call.