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How much do temporary forensic electrical engineer jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 22, 2026, the average yearly pay for temporary forensic electrical engineer in the United States is $128,375.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $87,500.00 and $130,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Temporary Forensic Electrical Engineer vs Forensic Electrical Engineer?

AspectTemporary Forensic Electrical EngineerForensic Electrical Engineer
CredentialsRelevant electrical engineering certifications, forensic investigation trainingSame as temporary, often with additional certifications in forensic analysis
Work EnvironmentProject-based, short-term assignments, often on-site at investigation sitesLonger-term investigations, reports, and court testimonies
Employer & IndustryConsulting firms, insurance companies, law firmsLegal, insurance, and forensic investigation firms
Search & Comparison IntentTemporary forensic electrical investigation rolesPermanent or long-term forensic electrical roles

The main difference between a Temporary Forensic Electrical Engineer and a Forensic Electrical Engineer lies in the employment duration and project scope. Temporary roles focus on short-term investigations, often on-site, while permanent roles involve ongoing case analysis and court work. Both require similar credentials and industry experience, but the temporary position offers more flexibility and project-based work.

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Forensic Electrical Engineer

CivicMinds, Inc.

Mount Prospect, IL • On-site

Full-time

Posted 11 days ago

Job description

seeking a Forensic Electrical Engineer with a minimum of five years of experience performing root cause analysis on equipment and machinery failures, as well as experience providing solutions to repair and return damaged equipment and machinery to pre-loss condition. The most qualified candidate will have experience consulting on a variety of equipment and machinery from various industries and have the ability and knowledge to assess and determine the extent of damage and root cause of failure from an electrical standpoint. The position involves consulting on equipment or machinery that has been damaged due to fire, smoke, water, equipment malfunction, or other causes. This is a remote, work-from-home position that will require the most qualified candidate to have a strong knowledge of the electrical components of equipment and machinery. We seek an individual with the ability to travel nationwide as needed to perform on-site inspections of machinery and equipment that have experienced a loss, and to prepare reports with minimal oversight. Your ability to provide direction and project management of necessary repairs on equipment and machinery may also be required.
Requirements
  • Must hold a Professional Engineering (PE) license in the candidate's resident state. Holding a PE license in multiple states is preferred.
  • Strong foundational knowledge of electrical engineering principles with knowledge of commercial and industrial systems, including determining the cause of loss for an electrical event.
  • Working knowledge and experience with electrical components contained in production lines, compressors, motors, drives, elevators, buildings, and other types of equipment and machinery.
  • The ability to identify the root cause and extent of damage to machinery and equipment after a loss/failure event has occurred, particularly concerning electronic components within the equipment
  • The ideal candidate must demonstrate strong leadership abilities, with a proven ability to guide teams, coordinate multidisciplinary efforts, and deliver results under tight deadlines.
  • Must possess exceptional writing skills to coherently and persuasively articulate technical situations to a layperson audience, blending expert opinion and factual analysis in a structured and accessible manner.
  • Able to quantify or estimate repair or replacement costs and conduct supporting research.
  • The ability to present solutions to repair and return the damaged machinery or equipment to pre-loss condition is required.
  • Ability to navigate loss sites and climb onto equipment, ladders, catwalks, and other locations where the machinery is located is required.
  • The ability to compose accurate, concise, understandable reports summarizing observations and explaining conclusions is required.
  • Travel is required and varies depending on the assignment.
  • Prior forensic experience as an electrical engineer is required.
  • Excellent time management skills are required.
  • The ability to work alone with little supervision and to provide timely communication and reports to our customer and Management is required.
  • Exceptional verbal, written, and organizational skills are required.
  • Strong computer skills, including organization, file management, and knowledge of all Microsoft products, including Outlook, Excel, and Word, are required
  • Exceptional attention to detail and maintaining the confidentiality of all information provided are required.

Other skills and attributes that are preferred but not required:
  • The ideal candidate must demonstrate strong leadership and management capabilities, with a proven ability to guide teams, coordinate multidisciplinary efforts, and deliver results under tight deadlines.
  • Most qualified candidates preferred locations - TX, AZ, CO, or the Pacific Northwest.
  • The most qualified candidate will live within 45 minutes of a major airport
  • Knowledge of validating repair costs is preferred but is not required.

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