Electrical Engineer; Forensic Engineering

S-E-A seeks and employs curious, lifelong learners. For over 50 years, S-E-A has worked with attorneys, manufacturers and insurance companies to help determine the "why" when things fail. We employ top experts in the industry under an employee‑first culture. Post‑academic experience is required and prior experience in a forensic firm is a plus but not required. We welcome you to come see how you can grow and develop here at S‑E‑A!

Come join our growing team!

S-E-A welcomes the opportunity to review resumes of candidates for a similar role near any of our office locations throughout the country.

* Compensation highly depends on experience and education. Applicants with more substantial experience should expect higher compensation.*

• Conduct field investigations to determine the root cause of failures, accidents, and performance issues involving a wide range of electrical systems, including but not limited to:
  • Residential and commercial building wiring
  • Transformers
  • Generators
  • Energy storage systems (including lithium‑ion batteries)
  • Motors
  • Switchgear
  • Insulators
  • Overcurrent Protection
  • Grounding and bonding systems
  • Industrial Controls
  • Lighting systems
  • Renewable energy systems
• Complete fire investigations, including determining the origin and cause of a fire.
• Perform analyses related to design, construction, operation, and maintenance of electrical systems.
• Evaluate standard of care for various stakeholders, such as engineers, general contractors, subcontractors, service providers, and owners.
• Determine causation and responsibility for system failures, operational issues, and equipment malfunctions.
• Collaborate with a team of multidisciplinary experts.
• Provide technical findings and conclusions in laymen's terms, both verbally and in writing.
• Provide testimony in legal proceedings, which may include depositions and court proceedings.
• Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing professional publications, establishing personal networks, and participating in professional societies.
• Responsible for development and retention of clients.
• Regular and predictable presence at work.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering required, Master's Degree preferred.
• Ability to learn fire investigation (prior fire investigation experience is a significant plus).
• Professional Engineer registration, or the ability to obtain within a year.
• Minimum of five years of post‑academic engineering experience.
• Ability to accept and integrate constructive feedback.
• Diverse knowledge of electrical systems.
• Strong writing skills.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills.
• Public speaking experience a plus.

• Ability to travel 25% of the time.
• 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 maneuver in and around buildings and structures and climb ladders.
• Ability to drive in all conditions.
• Ability to fly on airplanes.
• Ability to effectively communicate with clients and colleagues.
• Ability to visually inspect job sites and relevant artifacts.
• Ability to wear personal protective equipment as required by the work site.
• Ability to learn a new industry and obtain required certifications.