Company Overview

At Jensen Hughes, we lead with our Purpose Principles and value our people. Across our global partnership of experts, clients, and communities, we are recognized worldwide for our leadership in fire protection engineering, a legacy of responsibility we have advanced with pride since 1939. Today, our expertise extends broadly across closely related risk management fields — from accessibility consulting, risk and hazard analysis, process safety and forensic investigations to security risk consulting, emergency management and digital innovation. As we champion best practices, set industry standards and support communities with innovative solutions, we are making the world a better place.

We believe that creating and sustaining a culture of trust, integrity and professional growth fundamentally includes a sustained commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.

At Jensen Hughes, diversity is ingrained in our culture -- we accept people for who they are, regardless of age, disability, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, mental health, race, faith or belief, sexual orientation, or socioeconomic background. Our differences and uniqueness are celebrated and reflected in our wide range of Global Employee Networks.

Job Overview

Jensen Hughes has exciting career opportunities available for Senior and Principal Electrical Engineers across the United States. Please refer to our full list of office locations here. The ideal candidate will have experience and knowledge in areas pertaining to electrical failures, incidents and accidents, with a strong focus on Fire Investigation. You will join a multi-discipline team of forensic experts and professional consultants.  

Responsibilities

The primary focus of this position will be to analyze and determine the root cause of high and low power electrical failures, electronic and battery fires; electrocutions and electric shock injuries; machinery and equipment failures, and electrical fire investigations. The ideal candidate will be adept at writing technical reports and be a self-starter that can establish and maintain contacts, with a drive for building a business. 

Requirements and Qualifications:

License and Certification Requirements

• BS or Masters in Electrical Engineering or other related engineering area. Current PE desirable
• CFI or CFEI is a plus. 

Work Experience and Additional Requirements

• 5 years practical experience in the electrical engineering field
• Minimum of 2 years experience in the forensic/failure analysis arena 
• Past litigation support, expert witness testimony skills and product safety engineering experience are desirable attributes
• The ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills both orally and in writing technical reports pertaining to electrical failures and Fire Investigation. 
• Ideal candidate possesses experience with the operation of various types of machinery, equipment and appliances, building electrical systems; automobiles and heavy equipment components and operation; as well as a wide array of other engineering experiences (e.g. failure analysis, building code familiarity, and systems testing). Past forensic experience is a plus.
• Candidate must have excellent customer service, communication and project management skills. Responsibilities include field investigations, collaboration, project coordination and preparation of reports.

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