S-E-A seeks and employs curious, life-long 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 strongly preferred. We welcome you to come see how you can grow and develop here at S-E-A! Come join our growing team! .
Essential Job Functions & Responsibilities:- 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
- Accept and integrate constructive feedback into job performance
- Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, review professional publications, establish personal networks, and participate in professional societies
- Responsible for development and retention of clients
- Regular and predictable presence at work
- Other duties as assigned
Position Requirements:- 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
- Prior forensic engineering experience is strongly preferred
- Minimum of seven 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
Physical Requirements:- Ability to travel 35% 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
Benefits:- Company-funded professional certifications, fees, licenses and dues
- Company-funded professional development
- Paid vacation, sick days and holidays
- Parental leave policy
- Performance bonus program
- Extensive forensic training
- Two medical plans
- Company-funded HSA
- Wellness Rewards program
- Dental & vision coverage
- 401(k) with company match
- Company-paid STD, LTD and life insurance
- Mileage reimbursement above the federal rate
- Employee Assistance Program
- Section 125 Flexible Spending Account plans
- Tuition Reimbursement Program
- Majority of office locations have on-site workout facility
- Car allowance
- Potential for hybrid work arrangement after training
*Compensation highly depends on experience and education. Applicants with more substantial experience should expect higher compensation. We anticipate salary for this role to be approximately $120,000-$145,000 in base salary, not including performance based bonus opportunity.
S-E-A places a strong value on employee health and wellness across the company. As part of this commitment, S-E-A offers several benefits aimed at health and wellbeing, such as medical, dental and vision plans, company-paid vacation, holiday and sick leave, parental leave, company-funded HSA, an employee assistance program and a wellness rewards program. Additionally, most offices have an on-site workout facility.
