Forensic Fire Engineer – Electrical
Core
In-house forensic engineering consulting specializing in electrical fire origin and cause investigations for insurance claims.
Role type
Senior Forensic Fire Engineer (Electrical)
Builds
Comprehensive technical reports and expert opinions for claims professionals, underwriters, and risk management.
Domain
Insurance / Forensic Engineering / Electrical Systems
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Forensic fire investigation methodology, electrical system analysis, root cause analysis, fire dynamics and combustion chemistry, code compliance assessment, technical report writing, expert witness testimony, external opinion review, field investigation execution
Preferred skills
Professional Engineering licensure (Ontario), Fire and Explosion Investigator (CFEI) certification, court testimony experience, multi-disciplinary collaboration
Technologies
MS Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel), data management tools
Responsibilities
Conduct on-site field examinations of structure, vehicle, and equipment fires/explosions; analyze physical and electrical evidence to determine origin and cause; prepare detailed reports outlining expert opinions for non-technical stakeholders; support claims handling, coverage determination, and third-party recovery efforts; guide technical direction of investigations and review external forensic opinions; collaborate on multidisciplinary projects to solve complex losses; provide recommendations on operationalizing engineering services strategies
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with strategic input