Manager, Engineering Sciences- Electrical Engineering

Responsibilities

• Conduct hands-on failure analysis investigations and root cause analysis for complex electrical systems.
• Advise clients on the design, evaluation, and performance of electrical components, PCB layouts, power systems, and control systems.
• Develop test plans and conduct experiments, including simulation, validation, and performance tests, to diagnose faults and ensure reliability.
• Perform proactive engineering assessments to identify latent risks and evaluate design adequacy.
• Conduct investigations involving battery systems, BMS, BESS, electric vehicles (EVs), and power electronics.
• Prepare technically detailed documentation, including technical reports, schematics, and findings for legal or regulatory purposes.
• Manage day-to-day requirements of multiple engagements, including project management and budget oversight.
• Assist with field inspections and participate in the preparation of hearings, trials, and mediations.

Requirements

• Masters or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Physics, or a related scientific field.
• Proven experience applying electrical and power systems engineering principles to battery systems, BMS, BESS, EVs, or power electronics.
• Proficiency with CAD and analytical tools, specifically Altium, SPICE, and MATLAB.
• Experience designing and executing experimental programs, including circuit-level prototyping and validation testing.
• Strong deductive reasoning and the ability to solve complex problems in unfamiliar situations.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills for interacting with clients and counsel.
• Ability to travel as-needed.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience in professional consulting or specialized industry roles.
• Experience assessing failure mechanisms within real-world industrial applications.
• Dual language fluency.

About the Company

Secretariat is a global leader in providing expert consulting for high-stakes legal, risk, and regulatory matters. Our engineering and scientific teams work with the world’s most renowned investment funds, law firms, and corporations to solve complex technical challenges that shape critical financial and strategic decisions.