Principal Electrical Engineer - Global Energy Services

Rimkus is a global leader in engineering and technical consulting, providing expert services across the insurance, legal, industrial, and commercial sectors. Our team of engineers, scientists, and technical specialists deliver world-class forensic investigation, failure analysis, and consulting services that support informed decision-making for clients worldwide.

We are seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer with extensive experience in electrical systems design, construction, commissioning, and failure analysis. This senior-level position will conduct investigations to determine the origin and root causes of electrical failures, equipment malfunctions, power system disruptions, product defects, performance issues, and damages due to fire or flood. The role also includes developing electrical restoration and repair designs, reconstruction scopes, cost estimates, and permit support following damages due to any cause.

This role combines technical excellence, investigative expertise, and client-facing consulting to support complex projects involving commercial, industrial, institutional, utility, and energy sector facilities.

You will have experience working with insurance, legal, industrial, utility, and other clients and be skilled at providing oral and written reports of findings and expert testimony.

Provide project management and technical oversight of other engineers for multiple projects. Responsible for overseeing the work and managing development of other Engineers and Engineers-in-Training (EITs).

Your technical leadership will build on our culture of excellence. Your leadership will be essential in helping clients make informed decisions and resolve complex legal and insurance matters.

Are You an Ideal Candidate?

We are looking for professionals who are leaders in their field, thrive in a collaborative and fast-paced environment, and are driven to provide the highest-quality results while maintaining strong client relationships.

• Apply advanced engineering knowledge to investigate and assess complex failures involving electrical systems, power distribution equipment, industrial controls, renewable energy systems, and building electrical infrastructure across a broad range of industry sectors.
• Deliver comprehensive forensic analyses and technical reports to clients across insurance, legal, government, and private sectors who represent the world’s most recognized and respected organizations.
• Practice investigative and interview skills with a broad range of stakeholders to obtain the facts, background, and information required to solve complex cases.
• Complete electrical restoration and reconstruction designs to support permit applications and facility recovery efforts.
• Lead and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams while overseeing the professional development of technical staff.
• Ability and interest to build and manage a regional team of engineering experts in multiple offices across Canada.
• Apply your leadership in an energetic, people-focused, entrepreneurial culture.
• Promote and provide superior customer service and responsiveness to customer needs.
• Work with sales and marketing team members to ensure client satisfaction, grow client relationships, and provide direct marketing at industry conferences and client events.
• Contribute to a rapidly growing, industry-leading global organization known for technical excellence and client service.
• Enjoy flexibility, autonomy, and opportunities for professional growth and leadership.

Primary Responsibilities

• Lead and conduct forensic investigations to determine the cause and origin of electrical failures, equipment damage, arc flash incidents, power quality issues, system malfunctions and fire or flood losses.
• Lead a regional team of electrical engineers, expand current offices, and support growth of new offices in multiple provinces.
• Determine origin, cause, scope of damage, and repair costs for electrical system failures, design defects, installation deficiencies, operational issues, and damages due to any cause, typical examples include fire, explosion, flooding, overheating, power surges, and equipment degradation.
• Perform site inspections across industrial, commercial, institutional, and energy environments; conduct technical analysis; and produce forensic reports detailing causes and origins of failures and losses.
• Conduct root cause analysis and evaluate design, installation, maintenance, operational, and environmental factors contributing to failures.
• Develop repair, remediation, and reconstruction recommendations, including design specifications where applicable.
• Analyze electrical distribution systems, transformers, switchgear, motors, generators, control systems, protection systems, and renewable energy installations.
• Have high-level analytical skills and acute attention to detail with the ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Must have knowledge of a variety of computer software applications including computer-assisted engineering and electrical design software.
• 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.
• Ability to initiate, develop, and maintain mutually beneficial client relationships.
• Capable of effectively presenting information to top management, clients, public groups, and/or boards of directors.
• Support client relationship development, including participation in meetings, presentations, and industry events.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong leadership skills and readiness to lead enterprise-level programs.
• Minimum of 15 plus years of experience in mechanical engineering, with a strong background in energy services or related industries.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities with a solid understanding of root cause analysis methodologies.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including technical report writing and presentations.
• Knowledge of applicable electrical codes, standards, and regulations including CSA, NEC, NFPA, IEEE, IEC, CEC and related industry standards.
• Strong project management, organizational, and leadership skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team environment.
• Knowledge of fundamental concepts, practices, procedures, terms, conditions, and nomenclature associated with the insurance industry and assigned area of engineering specialty.

Work Environment

• Combination of fieldwork and office/remote work.
• Frequent travel (approximately 30–40%) to industrial and commercial sites.
• Exposure to various environmental conditions, including outdoor and industrial settings.
• Physical requirements include climbing, walking, lifting (up to 50 lbs), and working at heights or in confined spaces as needed.

Why Join Rimkus

• Highly competitive salary and performance-based incentives.
• Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, and retirement plans.
• Professional development and continuing education support.
• Flexible and hybrid work arrangements.
• Opportunity to work on complex, high-impact projects in the energy sector.
• Collaborative and inclusive work environment focused on technical excellence and career growth.
• Significant career growth opportunities.

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
• Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
• Short Term & Long Term Disability
• Training & Development
• Work From Home