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Rimkus

Forensic engineering consulting for insurance disputes

Senior Electrical Engineer - Global Energy Services

Electrical EngineeringConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeVancouver, BC, CanadaNo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

  • A Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited institution is required.
  • A Professional Engineer designation (P.Eng. in Canada and/or P.E. in the U.S.) is required.
  • Multi-jurisdictional licensing or eligibility is required.
  • At least 10–12 years of engineering experience, including forensic investigation and failure analysis, is required.
  • Experience in conventional and renewable energy sectors, including industrial facilities, pipelines, and processing plants, is required.
  • Experience with large-scale complex structural systems in steel, concrete, and wood, from design concept through construction and final approvals, is required.
  • Prior experience supporting insurance claims, risk assessments, and litigation is required.
  • Strong relationships in the property insurance and legal sectors are required.
  • Expert witness experience is required.
  • Experience leading teams of engineers and technicians is required.
  • Strong leadership skills and readiness to lead enterprise-level programs are required.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities and a solid understanding of root cause analysis methodologies are required.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including technical report writing and presentations, are required.
  • Knowledge of applicable industry codes, standards, and regulations is required.
  • Strong project management and organizational skills are required.
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team environment is required.
  • Knowledge of fundamental concepts, practices, procedures, terms, conditions, and nomenclature associated with the insurance industry and the assigned area of engineering specialty is required.
  • Knowledge of computer software applications, including computer-assisted engineering and design software, is required.
  • Ability to conduct climbing, walking, lifting up to 50 pounds, and work at heights or in confined spaces as needed is required.
  • Ability to attend occasional local office visits and frequent worksite and project-location visits, sometimes more than twice per week, is required.

Responsibilities

  • Apply advanced engineering knowledge to investigate and assess complex failures involving electrical systems in buildings, electrical and industrial complexes, and a broad range of industry sectors.
  • Deliver comprehensive forensic analyses and technical reports to clients across insurance, legal, government, and private sectors.
  • Use investigative and interview skills with stakeholders to obtain facts, background, and information needed to solve complex cases.
  • Complete building restoration designs to support applications for building permits for reconstruction.
  • Lead and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and leverage the global network of experts, overseeing professional staff development.
  • Build and manage a regional team of engineering experts across multiple offices in Canada and/or the United States.
  • Provide customer service and responsiveness to customer needs.
  • Work with sales and marketing team members to support client satisfaction, grow client relationships, and provide direct marketing at industry conferences.
  • Lead and conduct forensic investigations to determine the cause and origin of construction defects or failures.
  • Lead a regional team of structural engineers, expand current offices, and support growth of new offices in multiple provinces.
  • Determine the origin, cause, scope of damage, and repair costs for failures, design defects, construction issues, and damage due to loading, fire, explosion, geotechnical factors, and degradation.
  • Perform site inspections across industrial, commercial, and energy environments; conduct technical analysis; and produce forensic reports detailing the causes and origins of construction defects and failures.
  • Conduct root cause analysis and evaluate design, installation, maintenance, and operational factors contributing to failures.
  • Develop repair, remediation, and reconstruction recommendations, including design specifications where applicable.
  • Prepare clear, concise, and defensible technical reports for clients, insurers, and legal stakeholders.
  • Serve as an expert witness in litigation, arbitration, and mediation proceedings when required.
  • Provide technical guidance and mentorship to intermediate and junior engineers and contribute to quality assurance practices.
  • Manage multiple projects, ensuring timely delivery, accuracy, and adherence to company standards.
  • Initiate, develop, and maintain mutually beneficial client relationships.
  • Present information to senior management, clients, public groups, and boards of directors.
  • Support client relationship development through meetings, presentations, and industry events.

Desired Qualifications

  • Advanced degrees are an asset.
  • Expert witness testimony experience is a plus.

About the Company

Rimkus

Forensic engineering consulting for insurance disputes

Rimkus provides independent forensic engineering and technical consulting to support insurance claims, legal disputes, and risk management. Its work involves investigating failures and accidents to determine root causes, analyzing data from site visits, lab tests, and simulations, and delivering reports and expert testimony that help insurers, law firms, and corporations resolve claims and litigation. The company differentiates itself through a long track record of objective analysis, an extensive global footprint with over 110 offices, and a growth strategy built on acquisitions and private-equity investment that expanded service lines and geographic reach. Rimkus’ goal is to be a leading, globally connected provider of technically rigorous, objective engineering analysis for insurance, legal, and corporate clients, growing through strategic acquisitions to widen capabilities and reach.

Company size
501-1,000
Company stage
Not listed
Total funding
Not listed
Headquarters
Houston, TX
Founded
1983

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