Forensic Electrical Engineer (PE License Required)
- OREGON EMPLOYMENT DEPARTMENT
- Portland, Oregon
- Full Time
Job Listing ID: 4336265 Job Title: Forensic Electrical Engineer (PE License Required)
Application Deadline: 09/24/2025Job Location: Portland
Date Posted: 08/24/2025Hours Worked Per Week: 40
Shift: Day Shift
Duration of Job: Full Time, more than 6 months
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Job Summary: Company Description
The Company
Are you looking to join an organization that is growing and dynamic? What about a high-energy, collaborative environment that rewards hard work?
J.S. Held is a global consulting firm that combines technical, scientific, financial, and strategic expertise to advise clients seeking to realize value and mitigate risk. Our professionals serve as trusted advisors to organizations facing high stakes matters demanding urgent attention, staunch integrity, proven experience, clear-cut analysis, and an understanding of both tangible and intangible assets. The firm provides a comprehensive suite of services, products, and data that enable clients to navigate complex, contentious, and often catastrophic situations.
Job Description
* Investigate the cause and origin of failures, damages, or defects in electrical systems and components within industrial, commercial, and residential sites. Analyze the failure of electrical systems, determine the cause of failures, evaluate the quality of construction, and review design and maintenance procedures.
* Perform field investigations, lead multi-party examinations and documentation of damaged property.
* Research failure modes, code requirements, and provide recommendations for repair and /or replacement as needed.
* Prepare accurate, clear, thorough, and concise reports and related documentation for clients detailing opinions and conclusions.
* Participate on multidisciplinary teams on large and complex assignments.
* Maintain established relationships with current clients and consultants.
* Stay abreast of company policies procedures and practices; participate in ongoing training and development as assigned or approved to assure knowledge and skills remain current and comprehensive.
Qualifications
* Bachelor of Science, Electrical Engineering with over 5 years of experience in evaluating electrical system and component failures in a commercial or industrial setting is preferred.
* Requires active Professional Engineering (PE) license; minimum required of resident state.
* Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills.
* Computer skills (including Word, Excel and PowerPoint).
* A desire to learn, excel and grow with us and within the profession.
Preferred Qualifications
* Expert witness testimony experience is a plus.
* Multi-state PE licensing and/or active NCEES Record preferred.
Physical and Mental Job Qualifications
* Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at times.
* Must be able to travel to various project sites.
* Must be able to access and inspect all areas of mechanical, electrical and/or IT equipment
* Prolonged periods of standing, bending, kneeling and lifting.
Some of the Benefi
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Job Classification: Electrical Engineers
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Compensation
Salary: Depending on Experience
Job Requirements
Experience Required: At least 1 year
Education Required: NoneMinimum Age: N/A
Gender: N/A
Application Deadline: 09/24/2025Job Location: Portland
Date Posted: 08/24/2025Hours Worked Per Week: 40
Shift: Day Shift
Duration of Job: Full Time, more than 6 months
You may contact this employer directly.
(Obtain the contact information to print or add to your jobs.)
Job Summary: Company Description
The Company
Are you looking to join an organization that is growing and dynamic? What about a high-energy, collaborative environment that rewards hard work?
J.S. Held is a global consulting firm that combines technical, scientific, financial, and strategic expertise to advise clients seeking to realize value and mitigate risk. Our professionals serve as trusted advisors to organizations facing high stakes matters demanding urgent attention, staunch integrity, proven experience, clear-cut analysis, and an understanding of both tangible and intangible assets. The firm provides a comprehensive suite of services, products, and data that enable clients to navigate complex, contentious, and often catastrophic situations.
Job Description
* Investigate the cause and origin of failures, damages, or defects in electrical systems and components within industrial, commercial, and residential sites. Analyze the failure of electrical systems, determine the cause of failures, evaluate the quality of construction, and review design and maintenance procedures.
* Perform field investigations, lead multi-party examinations and documentation of damaged property.
* Research failure modes, code requirements, and provide recommendations for repair and /or replacement as needed.
* Prepare accurate, clear, thorough, and concise reports and related documentation for clients detailing opinions and conclusions.
* Participate on multidisciplinary teams on large and complex assignments.
* Maintain established relationships with current clients and consultants.
* Stay abreast of company policies procedures and practices; participate in ongoing training and development as assigned or approved to assure knowledge and skills remain current and comprehensive.
Qualifications
* Bachelor of Science, Electrical Engineering with over 5 years of experience in evaluating electrical system and component failures in a commercial or industrial setting is preferred.
* Requires active Professional Engineering (PE) license; minimum required of resident state.
* Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills.
* Computer skills (including Word, Excel and PowerPoint).
* A desire to learn, excel and grow with us and within the profession.
Preferred Qualifications
* Expert witness testimony experience is a plus.
* Multi-state PE licensing and/or active NCEES Record preferred.
Physical and Mental Job Qualifications
* Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at times.
* Must be able to travel to various project sites.
* Must be able to access and inspect all areas of mechanical, electrical and/or IT equipment
* Prolonged periods of standing, bending, kneeling and lifting.
Some of the Benefi
To view the full job description please use the link below.
Job Classification: Electrical Engineers
Access our statewide or regional occupation report for more information about wages,
employment outlooks, skills, training programs, related occupations, and more.
Compensation
Salary: Depending on Experience
Job Requirements
Experience Required: At least 1 year
Education Required: NoneMinimum Age: N/A
Gender: N/A
Job ID: 490929638
Originally Posted on: 8/27/2025
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