Electrical Engineer – Forensics

Envista Forensics

Electrical Engineer conducting forensic investigations related to electrical incidents at Envista Forensics. Working with multidisciplinary teams to determine root causes and assist clients in legal matters.

Posted 4/28/2026full-timeBoston • Connecticut, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Conduct forensic investigations related to electrical incidents and failures
Work closely with multidisciplinary team of engineers and experts
Determine origin and root causes of accidents, equipment malfunctions, product defects, and other mechanical failure related issues
Investigate electrical failures, defects, or damage in industrial, commercial, and residential settings
Determine causes of electrical system failures and assess design/construction quality or maintenance procedures
Lead field investigations and document property damage for multi-party examinations
Research failure modes and provide repair or remediation recommendations
Prepare reports and letters detailing the cause of damage for clients
Provide deposition and expert testimony in product liability for civil, federal, and occasional criminal court cases to testify about damages and professional liability.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or equivalent discipline required
5+ years’ experience in electrical engineering field
PE in state of employment or the ability to obtain one within 12 months
Willingness to travel to clients’ sites (25-30%); ability to work in inclement weather and various environmental conditions.
Familiarity with forensic investigation practices and principles is a plus.
5 years’ experience evaluating electrical failures in a commercial or industrial setting preferred.
Power systems experience (generators, transformers, switchgear, etc.) is a plus
Electro-mechanical experience is desirable.
Experienced working with lawyers, insurance companies, and adjusters preferred.

Benefits

Comp & perks

An Experience
Flexible work arrangement
Health insurance
Professional development opportunities

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Hard Skills & Tools

forensic investigationselectrical engineeringfailure analysispower systemselectro-mechanical systemsroot cause analysisreport writingtestimony preparationdesign assessmentmaintenance procedures

Soft Skills

communicationteam collaborationleadershipproblem-solvingattention to detailadaptabilityclient interactionorganizational skillsanalytical thinkingresearch skills

Certifications

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineeringProfessional Engineer (PE) license