Brian J Brackensick Expert Witness
Curriculum Vitae

Forensic Electrical Engineer and Fire Investigator

Contact this Expert Witness

  • Company: Dreiym Engineering PLLC
  • Phone: 832-598-4389
  • Cell: 509-539-3563
  • Fax: 713-321-2714
  • Website: www.dreiym.com

Specialties & Experience of this Expert Witness

General Specialties:

Electrical Engineering and Fire

Keywords/Search Terms:

Electrical Fires, Appliances, Electrical Relays, Electrocution, Shock, Pools, Electrical Explosions, Corrosion, VFD, Variable Frequency Drives, OSHA, Fire Investigation, X-Ray, Lightning Stike

Education:

Master of Science, Electrical Engineering, Washington State University; Bachelor of Science, Electrical Engineering, Washington State University

Years in Practice:

15

Number of Times Deposed/Testified in Last 4 Yrs:

3

Additional Information

Electrical design engineer specializing in electrical engineering, including the creation of construction documents. Electrical forensic consulting engineer specializing in electrical design, code compliance inspections, construction methods, and failure analysis. Performing analyses for compliance and failures of all types of electrical devices, including transmission lines, transformers, circuit breakers, residential appliances, commercial appliances, industrial sites, industrial solar plants, wind turbine facilities, oil and gas refineries/pumping stations, nuclear facilities, and chemical processing facilities. Provides root cause analysis based on electrical expertise to industrial oil and chemical facilities. Performed or overseen inspections at the request of city inspectors for Austin, Dallas, and surrounding areas in 200+ homes and commercial spaces. Issues inspection reports that have been accepted by city inspectors in all cases. Provide litigation support and expert witness testimony for insurance claims and legal disputes.