Fire Investigator/Electrical Engineer, HYBRID (Vancouver, British Columbia)

Pario Engineering & Environmental Sciences is seeking a dynamic and motivated Fire Investigator/Electrical Engineer to join their team. The successful applicant will perform forensic fire investigations to determine the origin and cause of fires, particularly those involving electrical components, and will be involved in various projects across industrial, commercial, residential, and environmental areas.

Responsibilities

• Assess, analyze and research cause and origin of fires where electrical components and equipment are involved
• Interview witnesses, service personnel and other local officials
• Inspections shall include, but not be limited to, roofs, attics, crawlspaces, partially destroyed buildings, fire damaged buildings, and elevated structures
• Experience determining product design, defects, and electrical forensic failure analysis
• Experience investigating electrical and mechanical equipment’s such as air conditioners, power saws, refrigerators, power drills, elevator controllers, elevators, escalators etc
• Able to recognize potential subrogation opportunities
• The ability to climb, work at heights, and work at all temperatures is required
• The ability to assess the general safety of fire damaged structures is essential
• Lead projects from start to finish
• Provide clear, accurate, and timely reports

Skills

• Graduating/recent graduate/engineer-in-training with a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering
• Licensure in a provincial Engineering Association, or ability to become licensed a must
• Must have valid G license, and ability to work in remote areas, as well as in a range of temperatures and weather conditions
• Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills, and good command of the English language
• A demonstrated track record of taking projects to successful completion
• Proficiency in standard Microsoft Office (MS Word, Outlook & Excel)
• A willingness and passion to learn
• A willingness to support the marketing and sales department through attendance at presentations and industry events
• Ability to discuss projects budgets with clients and maintain continuous communication throughout the project
• Experience within the insurance and legal industry is an asset
• Good presentation skills are an asset

Benefits

• Competitive Pay: $56,300.00 - $78,100.00 CAD Annual
• Work-Life Balance
• Remote and Hybrid Work Opportunities
• E-flex Benefits Program
• Wellness Programs
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP), including a 2% match for full-time employees
• Training and Career Development Opportunities
• Employee Referral Bonuses
• Employee Recognition Program
• Employee Perks (access to vendor discount programs)
• Reimbursement for Adjusting Licenses and Dues

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