What are the responsibilities and job description for the Electrical Engineer (Forensic Engineering) position at SEA, Ltd.?
**Hiring Electrical Engineers in Every Location**
S-E-A is a national forensic engineering firm that looks for the "why" when things fail. We work in a challenging and dynamic industry under an exceptional corporate structure. We provide customizable training to all new hires and are dedicated to a long term career path for our staff and put an emphasis on employee retention. Come see how to Be Better at S-E-A!
Essential Job Functions & Responsibilities:
- Conduct electrical engineering based field investigations and analyze fires/failures/accidents involving all types of electrical equipment and wiring systems
- Perform electrical evaluations of failed and damaged components in commercial, manufacturing, and residential facilities to determine the root cause of the failure including lightning damage, electrocutions, electrically related fires, appliance and consumer product failure evaluation, commercial equipment failures and damage evaluation of other power or electrical systems.
- Apply electrical engineering principles in accordance with industry standards to investigation analysis
- Conduct unbiased field and lab investigations for various types of clients
- Deliver professional presentations, develop client relationships and promote self to client groups
- Provide technical findings and conclusions in laymen's terms both verbally and in writing
- Support conclusions by appropriate testimony in legal proceedings
Position Requirements:
- Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering required, master's degree preferred- not required
- Must have P.E. registration through testing
- Seven (7) years of engineering experience
- Background in power systems, controls, and NEC knowledge helpful
- Interest in manufacturing failures and fire-related investigations
- Excellent oral and writing skills
- Public speaking experience a plus
- Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills
Physical Requirements:
- 25% travel
- 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 shovel out fires and lift fire debris in conjunction with investigations, for up to 3 to 4 hours at a time
- Ability to maneuver in and around buildings and structures and climb ladders
- Ability to drive to site locations and fly on airplanes
Benefits:
- Extensive forensic training
- Medical, dental vision coverage
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid vacation, sick days and holidays
- Company-paid STD, LTD and Life Insurance
- Tuition Reimbursement Program
- Bonus program
SEA places a strong value and priority on diversity, equity and inclusion across the company. We believe these values result in a more enriched work environment for our employees and allow us to best provide to our clients. SEA is also focused on, and committed to, staff health and wellbeing. We offer several benefits aimed at health and wellbeing, including an Employee Assistance Program and a Motion Wellness Program that rewards activity through contributions to employee HSA accounts.
SEA is a dedicated equal opportunity employer, evaluating all qualified applications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected status.
