Senior Electrical Engineer

Inspiring People - Impactful Experiences

If there was one common theme to describe what our team members get from a career with Envista Forensics, it’s: An Experience. Envista prides itself on being One Company/One Team.

Forensic Consulting relies on scientific principles to investigate all types of failures impacting service, people, and business production— from minor to catastrophic. It’s our job to analyze and determine why it happened.

We’re always looking for great professionals, in all disciplines and locations – contact us for more information about other opportunities.

We’re looking for someone who:   

• Is Passionate. You have a genuine passion to problem solve.
• Is motivated and cultivates innovation. You’re driven to be the very best. You challenge yourself to grow and learn every day and are encouraged by other team members.
• Is collaborative. You’re excited to work with others throughout a global organization to help foster a superior workplace and culture. You are constantly thinking of new ways to make Envista successful.
• Wants to make an impact to drive results. You’re looking to do amazing work. You’re all about helping our clients both internally and externally.
• Operates with integrity and instills trust. You always conduct yourself with honesty and operate ethically in everything you do.

Job Description

Explore and embrace your role: 

As a Senior Project Electrical Engineer at Envista Forensics, you will play a crucial role in conducting forensic investigations related to electrical incidents and failures. You will work closely with our multidisciplinary team of engineers and experts to determine origin and root causes of accidents, equipment malfunctions, product defects, and other mechanical failure related issues. Your findings will be essential in helping our clients make informed decisions and resolving complex legal and insurance matters.  

• Investigate electrical failures, defects, or damage in industrial, commercial, and residential settings. Determine causes of electrical system failures and assess design/construction quality or maintenance procedures. 

• Lead field investigations and document property damage for multi-party examinations. Collaborate on large, complex projects within multi-disciplinary teams. 

• Research failure modes and provide repair or remediation recommendations; Prepare reports and letters detailing the cause of damage for clients. 

• Provide deposition and expert testimony in product liability for civil, federal, and occasional criminal court cases to testify about damages and professional liability. 

Essential expertise to ensure success: 

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or equivalent discipline required. 

• 5+ years’ experience in electrical engineering field
• PE in state of employment or the ability to obtain one within 12 months

• Willingness to travel to clients’ sites (25-30%); ability to work in inclement weather and various environmental conditions. 

Elevated expertise to excel/stand-out: 

• Familiarity with forensic investigation practices and principles is a plus.  

• 5 years’ experience evaluating electrical failures in a commercial or industrial setting preferred. 

• Power systems experience (generators, transformers, switchgear, etc.) is a plus; Electro-mechanical experience is desirable. 

• Experienced working with lawyers, insurance companies, and adjusters preferred. 

The pay range for this position in Illinois is $150,000–$180,000 annually; however, base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience, as permitted under the Illinois Equal Pay Act. A sign-on bonus may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the position offered. This information is provided in accordance with the Illinois Equal Pay Act, as amended by the Equal Pay Registration Act and the pay transparency requirements effective January 1, 2025.

One Company/One Team is not just one of our 5 Guiding Principles, it’s we how separate ourselves from our competitors. We learn together, we win together and through our team members voices, we bring certainty to an uncertain world.

At Envista Forensics, we recognize that our potential team members come with a wealth of experience and talent beyond just the technical requirements of a role. We strive to reflect the communities and clients we serve to drive innovation, excellence, and meaningful work—We want you to bring your authentic self to Envista. If your experience is close to what you see listed here, please still consider applying. Please let us know if you require reasonable accommodations during the interview process. ​

Envista Forensics embraces diversity and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds and perspectives 

Envista Forensics believes that Veterans arrive with not only translatable skills and technical expertise but in addition come with the intangibles; leadership and values that we believe align with our 5 Guiding Principles.  Simply put, these qualities enable our success, so we encourage all Guardsmen, Reservists, and Veterans to consider Envista as their next career destination.