1099 Electrical Engineer (Forensic Engineering)

Location: Fully remote, nationwide within the United States; U.S. Persons only due to ITAR export-control requirements. Travel to inspection sites varies by project demand and geographic coverage.

Company

hirify.global provides testing, inspection, certification, compliance, and forensic engineering services across industries including manufacturing, power generation, aerospace, medical, and defense.

What you will do

• Conduct forensic investigations of electrical failures, electrical fires, equipment malfunctions, power distribution systems, power surges, lightning damage, and arc fault events.
• Perform site inspections and collect field data, measurements, photographs, and supporting documentation.
• Analyze electrical systems, components, and equipment to determine the cause, origin, and extent of failures or damage.
• Evaluate compliance with the National Electrical Code (NEC), applicable standards, and industry practices.
• Prepare technically sound forensic engineering reports and communicate findings to clients, attorneys, insurers, contractors, and other stakeholders.
• Provide litigation support and participate in depositions, mediation, arbitration, and trial proceedings as an expert witness when required.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited institution.
• Active Professional Engineer (PE) license in good standing; multiple state licenses are preferred.
• Experience investigating electrical failures, fires, equipment damage, power quality issues, or related loss-causation matters.
• Knowledge of applicable electrical codes and standards, including the NEC, plus experience with troubleshooting, testing, or failure analysis.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel independently to inspection sites.
• Must qualify as a U.S. Person under ITAR requirements: U.S. citizen or national, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.

Nice to have

• Prior forensic engineering or forensic electrical consulting experience.
• Experience with fire origin and cause investigations involving electrical systems.
• Experience providing litigation support, depositions, or expert testimony.
• Multiple state PE licenses.

Culture & Benefits

• Independent contractor (1099) engagement with project-based assignments.
• Flexible workload and scheduling.
• Compensation varies according to assignment scope and complexity.
• Opportunities to support residential, commercial, industrial, and institutional investigations.
• The contractor is responsible for applicable taxes, licensing, insurance, and business expenses.