Senior Forensic Engineer (Electrical)

The Role: Senior Forensic Electrical Engineers are responsible for investigating damage, failure, or distress involving existing MEP systems, machinery, and equipment. This role oversees all aspects of investigative projects including coordinating with clients, performing site visits, managing resources, writing reports, conducting root cause analyses, reviewing building codes, and setting deadlines to ensure project deliverables are submitted in a professional and timely manner. The ideal candidate has an established client network and is experienced in building and maintaining strong professional relationships. In This Role, You Will: Lead projects and serve as the primary point of contact Coordinate site visits, resources, and timelines to keep projects on track Conduct site visits and testing to gather data across property types Perform site visits and lab examinations to collect data on residential, commercial, and industrial properties. Produce reports that combine inspection, testing, and analysis data to identify root cause and make recommendations on repair or replacement. Support regional growth through recruiting and business development Build and maintain strong client relationships while generating new work Partner with business development on conferences and client outreach Review and interpret relevant building codes as necessary for issues about the scope of work. Oversee the development of repair or replacement design scope, as needed. Make independent decisions for projects including selection of analysis and testing methods and allocating resources relevant to the project. Perform additional duties as assigned. What You Bring: Active PE license required Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related field, or equivalent work experience 10+ years of forensic electrical engineering experience or relevant design experience Proven ability to write comprehensive technical reports on inspection results Strong organizational and time management skills Willingness to travel up to 50% Who We Are: YA is an international professional services organization providing forensic consulting, engineering, risk mitigation, and related services. Founded over 25 years ago as a property damage consulting firm, YA has expanded through organic growth and strategic acquisitions. Today, YA has over 800 professionals dedicated to excellence, partnership, and driving innovation. YA Engineering Services (YAES) provides structural, mechanical, electrical, and geotechnical engineering services; architectural and building envelope investigative services; non-destructive testing services; seismic risk assessment services; materials analysis services; expert witness and litigation support services; and accident reconstruction services. Our goal with YA is to offer a team of highly qualified, technically excellent engineering and architectural professionals who work seamlessly together to service the needs of our clients in the model of an engineering cooperative. What We Offer: Employee-focused culture Strong commitment to work-life balance Remote work Flexible vacation & Paid holidays Paid family care/sick leave Parental leave Medical, Dental, Vision + more 401k w/match Career growth Competitive salaries + Bonus Fraudulent Recruitment Alert: Please be vigilant against fraudulent recruitment attempts. YA will never ask for personal financial information (such as bank account numbers or identification numbers) via social media or chat-based apps. We also will not request money for the purchase of business equipment or conduct interviews solely via text message. All official email communications regarding your application will come from [email protected] or directly from a member of our talent team using an @yagroup.com domain name. If you suspect any fraudulent activity, please contact us directly at [email protected]. The pay range for this role is: $140,000 - 275,000 USD per year (Remote - United States) *This wide salary range reflects the flexibility of the role and accommodates candidates across a broad range of experience levels; base salary and bonus will be commensurate with experience. Apply To This Job