Electrical Forensic Engineer (Houston, Texas)

Location: Houston, Texas (Home-Based)
Territory: Primarily Texas, Louisiana, Oklahoma, Arkansas, and surrounding states

Join the Nation's Leading Fire Investigation Company

NEFCO Fire Investigations is seeking an experienced Electrical Forensic Engineer to join our growing team in the Houston area.

This is an outstanding opportunity for an engineer who enjoys solving complex technical problems, working independently, and applying real-world electrical knowledge to determine how and why failures occur.

Unlike a traditional engineering position, every day is different. One day you may be examining the electrical system of a commercial building after a fire, the next you may be investigating residential wiring, industrial equipment, heavy machinery, an automobile involved in a fire, or conducting laboratory examinations of electrical components.

If you enjoy troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and technical detective work, this position offers a unique and rewarding career.

What You'll Do

Working alongside experienced fire investigators, you will perform forensic examinations to determine whether electrical failures contributed to fires and other property losses.

Assignments may include:

Residential fire scenes
Commercial fire scenes
Industrial facilities and manufacturing plants
Heavy equipment
Automobiles and specialty vehicles
Electrical equipment and appliances
Laboratory examinations of electrical components

Typical equipment examined includes:

Electrical service equipment and panelboards
Circuit breakers and fuses
Building wiring
Switches and receptacles
Lighting systems and ceiling fans
HVAC equipment
Pumps and motors
Controls and automation systems
Variable frequency drives (VFDs)
Transformers
Generators
Batteries and battery systems
Power strips and surge protectors
Computers and electronic equipment
Household appliances
Commercial food service equipment
Industrial machinery
Photovoltaic (solar) systems
Switchgear
And many other electrical and electromechanical devices

What We're Looking For

Our ideal candidate is an experienced electrical engineer with practical, hands-on knowledge of commercial electrical systems and a solid understanding of household residential electrical systems. The successful candidate enjoys troubleshooting complex electrical failures, working independently, and applying real-world engineering experience to determine the root cause of electrical and fire-related incidents.

Preferred backgrounds include:

Plant Maintenance Manager
Project Engineer
Maintenance Engineer
Reliability Engineer
Instrumentation & Controls Engineer
Electrical Design Engineer
Industrial Electrical Engineer
Manufacturing Engineer
Power Generation
Petrochemical or Refinery Engineering
EPC Project Engineering

Candidates with previous military engineering experience, prior volunteer firefighting experience, or a Master Electrician background are strongly encouraged to apply.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) or Mechanical Engineering (BSME)
Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred
Minimum five years of engineering experience
Strong knowledge of commercial electrical systems required
Working knowledge of residential household electrical systems preferred
Experience performing troubleshooting, failure analysis, or root cause analysis
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to travel throughout Texas and surrounding states

What You'll Receive

At NEFCO, we invest heavily in training and professional development.

You'll receive:

Extensive training in fire investigation and electrical failure analysis
Training to become a certified X-ray technician
Hands-on experience using advanced digital microscopy and imaging equipment
Modern electrical diagnostic equipment including multimeters, insulation testers, tone generators, and other specialty troubleshooting tools
Opportunities to design and build laboratory test fixtures
Technical writing support from our in-house technical editors
Ongoing continuing education and technical training
Opportunities to teach and mentor others
Experience providing expert testimony in state and federal courts
Daily interaction with fire investigators, fire marshals, attorneys, insurance carriers, manufacturers, and other engineering experts

Why NEFCO?

Founded in 1993, NEFCO Fire Investigations has grown into the nation's leading fire investigation company, serving clients across more than two-thirds of the United States.

Today, our team consists of nearly 170 full-time W-2 fire investigators and forensic engineers dedicated exclusively to determining the origin and cause of fires and explosions.

Our engineers and investigators work together to solve technically challenging losses ranging from residential fires to large commercial, industrial, and heavy equipment incidents.

Benefits

Competitive salary
401(k)
401(k) company matching
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Flexible scheduling
Ongoing professional development

Schedule

Monday through Friday

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) or Mechanical Engineering (BSME)

License

Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred

Work Location

This is a field-based position. Candidates should reside in or near the Houston metropolitan area and be willing to travel throughout Texas and neighboring states.

NEFCO Fire Investigations is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected status under applicable law.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $85,000.00 - $125,931.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Flexible schedule
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance

Education:

Bachelor's (Required)

License/Certification:

Professional Engineering License (Preferred)

Work Location: On the road

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