Associate Electrical Engineer - Forensics

$130,000 - $150,000/Yr

USA Thornton Tomasetti, Inc. - New York, NY

Full-time - Mid Level

New York, NY

About the position

The Associate Electrical Engineer position at Thornton Tomasetti involves engaging in electrical forensic investigations, providing litigation support, and consulting on risk loss, repair, and retrofit design. The role requires a blend of curiosity, engineering excellence, and strong writing skills, allowing the engineer to lead investigations across various sectors including industrial facilities and high-tech applications. The position offers opportunities for independent project management and client interaction, supported by a diverse team.

Responsibilities

• Manage projects independently and oversee junior engineers.
• Interact directly with clients including attorneys, property owners, contractors, and insurance professionals.
• Conduct field investigations and property assessments.
• Analyze the extent and scope of damage and determine the cause of damage.
• Perform National Electric Code and various Building Code analyses.
• Evaluate construction defects and professional standards of care.
• Serve as an expert witness in depositions, mediations, arbitrations, and trials.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering is required.
• Professional Engineering (PE) License in at least one jurisdiction, with the ability to obtain licensure in others.
• Strong report writing skills to clearly express engineering opinions and conclusions.
• Ability to work collaboratively with other disciplines and meet deadlines.
• 8 to 12 years of experience in the Electrical Engineering field.
• Willingness to travel for short durations for certain assignments.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D, Disability and other voluntary benefits
• Flexible Spending Accounts for Medical and Childcare
• Paid Time Off, Family Leave for New Parents, Volunteer Time
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Commuter Transit (where available)
• 401k retirement savings with Company matching on employee contributions and/or qualified student loan repayments
• Fitness Reimbursement
• Wellness, diversity/inclusion and employee resource programs and initiatives