Forensic Electrical Engineer - Florida

Forensic Electrical Engineer - Florida

At Haag, a Salas O’Brien company, we’ve been a trusted leader in forensic engineering and consulting since 1924, helping clients solve complex, high-stakes problems when it matters most. We’re known for technical excellence, integrity, and clear, defensible conclusions. We’re equally committed to building a career environment where talented engineers can do their best work, grow their expertise, and make a real impact.

In June2024, Haag merged with Salas O’Brien, expanding what’s possible for our team. Haag remains focused on forensic engineering, and we now offer the added strength of a broader, employee-owned organization. This brings deeper technical resources, expanded collaboration, and more opportunities to build your career across a wide range of disciplines and industries.

Founded in 1975, Salas O’Brien is an employee-owned engineering and professional services firm focused on achieving impact for our clients, our team, and the world. We are engineered for impact, and we bring that same commitment to our people as we do to our projects. We live our values every day: Inspire, Achieve, and Connect, as shared owners of our success with a focus on a sustainable future.

We work across a variety of industries providing integrated engineering and consulting services. Our specialized experience includes design for energy, manufacturing and industrial process, data centers, healthcare, science and technology, high-rise buildings, education, and other building types as well as structural and building sciences, infrastructure asset management, advanced robotics, and more. Our technical expertise is paired with an exceptional team of business development, human resources, finance and accounting, information technology, and marketing professionals, all of whom play a key role in bringing our commitments to deliver outstanding client outcomes and build long-term careers.

Job Summary: We’re seeking a Forensic Electrical Engineer to join our team in Florida. In this remote/home office role, you will investigate and evaluate the root cause and extent of failures and damage involving electrical systems, components, and devices across residential, commercial, and industrial settings.

Key Responsibilities

• Forensic Investigations: Conduct field inspections to determine the origin, cause, and extent of electrical failures, including fires, explosions, and system malfunctions.
• Analysis & Reporting: Develop clear, well-supported conclusions and produce comprehensive technical reports and documentation.
• Client Communication: Provide timely, professional updates to clients, attorneys, insurers, and internal stakeholders; manage expectations and maintain strong relationships.
• Collaboration & Independence: Work independently from a home office while leveraging internal experts and resources; build long-term relationships with colleagues, clients, and partners.
• Project Ownership: Drive investigations through completion, ensuring high-quality deliverables that meet client expectations and industry standards.
• Continuous Improvement: Contribute ideas that strengthen processes, tools, and customer outcomes; help others navigate change and adopt improvements.

Qualifications and Experience

Experience:

• 5–10 years of experience working with or designing electrical systems.
• Forensic engineering experience strongly preferred.
• Experience investigating electrical failures, fires, or explosions.
• Expert witness experience, including depositions and trial testimony, preferred.
• Strong technical writing skills; ability to produce clear, defensible reports is critical.
• Strong verbal communication and client service skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a cross-functional environment.
• Proficiency with technical tools (computers, cameras, and engineering software).
• Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.

Licensure & Certifications:

• Professional Engineer (P.E.) license in Florida is required, or eligible by reciprocity.
• Additional state licenses or ability to obtain via reciprocity preferred.
• CFEI (NAFI), CFI, or related certifications preferred.
• NCEES Record preferred.

Physical & Travel Requirements

• Ability to perform field investigations, including inspections in confined spaces and industrial environments.
• Ability to transport equipment and conduct site assessments safely.
• Willingness to travel locally, regionally, and nationally as needed, including occasional overnight travel.

Education

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from an ABET-accredited university required.
• Master’s or PhD in Electrical Engineering preferred.

Location

• Remote (home office) – U.S.-based (major metro areas preferred)

Compensation & Benefits

• Base salary range: $120,000 – $170,000
• In addition to the base salary, the compensation plan includes additional, nondiscretionary compensation based on billable productivity above a minimum threshold. Employees may elect at any time to transition to a model based primarily on a higher percentage of their billable rate applied to all billable hours worked. In practice, most employees choose to transition between approximately one and three years, once their billable hours support consistently higher earnings under this model.

This role is also eligible for a comprehensive U.S. benefits package, including:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off and company holidays
• Life, disability, and AD&D coverage
• Health savings account and wellness resources
• Professional development support

Equal Opportunity Employment Statement

Salas O’Brien provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, colour, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic

protected by federal, state/provincial, or local laws. Salas O’Brien will accommodate the disability-related needs of applicants as required by law.

Third-Party Agency Notice

We do not accept unsolicited resumes from external recruiters or agencies. We only work with approved partners engaged directly by our Talent Acquisition team for specific searches. Unsolicited submissions will not be eligible for placement fees.