Electrical Engineer, Fire Investigator (Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, Canada)
- Halifax, NS
- Hybrid
- Posted Aug 7, 2026
- 1 position
- Employment type
- Full-time
- Experience level
- Senior · 5+ years
- Posting language
- English
- Working hours
- 40 hours per week
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This position at SCM Insurance Services is no longer accepting applications. The original posting remains below for reference.
Expired Sep 17, 2026
Original job posting
The Electrical Engineer will assess, analyze, and report on the origin and cause of fires and electrical failures. They are responsible for leading projects from start to finish and conducting site inspections of damaged structures.
Job details
COMPANY: Pario Engineering & Environmental Sciences LP - Sciences Electrical Engineer, Fire Investigator (Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, Canada) With offices across Canada, Pario Engineering & Environmental Sciences LP is a niche forensic engineering, environmental science, and remediation consulting firm that is a leader in providing services to insurance and risk management clients. We have an existing opportunity to add an Electrical Engineer/Fire Investigator to our team! You will work in a hybrid capacity supporting the Dartmouth, NS area. Job Description * Assess, analyze and report on the origin and cause fires. * 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. * 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 damaged fire structures is essential. * Lead project(s) from start to finish. * Provide clear, accurate, and timely reports. * Assess, analyze and report on the origin and cause for electrical failures * Familiar with CSA, ASTM, NFPA codes and applications for a range of mechanical and electrical equipment. This is a site-based position. Candidates are required to have their own vehicle and license. We are looking for anyone throughout Atlantic Canada. Our billing centers are Dieppe NB & Dartmouth NS. Office space can be provided but some work from home is required. Requirements to work from our office are based on experience and manager discretion. We welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities. Accommodation is available on request for candidates throughout the recruitment and assessment process. Unsolicited Outreach Statement – Recruitment Agencies We will not accept unsolicited resume submittals from third- party recruiters and hereby request agencies not to contact our employees or managers directly to present candidates. Be advised we will NOT pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume and will consider any unsolicited resumes forwarded public information. We welcome resumes submitted directly from candidates. #Pario
What you’ll do
The Electrical Engineer will assess, analyze, and report on the origin and cause of fires and electrical failures. They are responsible for leading projects from start to finish and conducting site inspections of damaged structures.
Requirements
Candidates must have a valid driver's license and their own vehicle to perform site-based inspections. Proficiency in CSA, ASTM, and NFPA codes is required, along with the physical ability to work at heights and in various temperatures.
Listed skills
- Project management · Preferred
Other relevant skills
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- Fire Investigation
- Electrical Engineering
- Root Cause Analysis
- Site Inspection
- Report Writing
- Subrogation
- CSA Codes
- ASTM Codes
- NFPA Codes
- Mechanical Equipment
- Electrical Equipment
- Project Management
- Safety Assessment
- Working at Heights
- NFPA (National Fire Protection Association) Codes
- ASTM International Standards
- Billing
- Environmental Science
- Roofing
Job areas
- Engineering
- Science & Research
- Construction
- Security & Safety
- Environmental & Sustainability
- Fire Investigator
- Electrical Engineer (General)
- Electrical Engineers
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