Electrical Engineering Expert Witnesses in Texas

Electrical Engineering, Energy - Substation, Protective Relaying, outage investigation, Electrical Accidents, Arc Flash, accident investigation, NEC Compliance, power quality investigation, electrical analysis, Renewables, Solar Energy, Electrocution, utility damage claims, utility batteries, battery fires, equipment damage, Construction Defects

I have spent decades designing electrical utility and industrial systems, testing utility equipment, investigating, and analyzing utility outages and switching events, performing utility operations analysis, investigating utility damage claims, and performing electrical planning and analysis using EasyPower, CYME, CYME TCC, PSS/E, ETAP. I am knowledgeable on renewable energy systems for both design and operation. Transformer Dissolved Gas Analysis. Electrical accident investigation, electrical damage claims. I am knowledgeable on the IEEE Color Series, National Electric Code (NFPA 70), Electrical Safety and Arc Flash Analysis (NFPA 70E), Grounding, electrical measurement and analysis, arc flash analysis, protective device coordination, power flow, accident investigation, power quality investigation, equipment testing (NETA) and fault analysis. I am a registered professional engineer in 31 states (GA, SC, NC, TN, AL, FL, CA, NY, IL, MO, NV, TX, MI, NM, KY, UT, KY, IN, CO, OK, LA...

Electrical Engineering, Electricity - Electric power, electrical contact injuries, electrocution, fallen power lines, arc flash injuries, fires of electrical origin, wildfires, electric vehicle, EV charger, E-bike fires, patents, intellectual property, equipment and device operation, impact of outages, electric utility taxes

Recipient of awards as individual and member of team. Electrical engineer and highly experienced expert witness. Gonzaga University faculty member and former member of faculty at Texas A&M University and University of Maryland. Member of NASA-Johnson Space Center Mishap Investigation Board. Investigator on research projects for NASA, NSF, US Navy, Electric Power Research Institute. Author. Five U.S. patents. Unique experience in improving safety with fallen power lines. Reviewed 200+ cases, many with eight figures at risk, over 30+ years. Testified in dozens of depositions and trials.

Pflugerville, Texas

Electrical Engineering, Failure Analysis - Transformer, motor, generator, UPS, circuit breaker, switchboard, electrical fire, electrical insulation failure, VFDs, short circuit, fault current, arch flash hazard analysis, fire alarm, electrocution, field investigation, electrical demand analysis, electrical needs assessments, project management, electrical fire analysis, solar PV

Professional Summary – Electrical Engineering Expert Witness Highly experienced, licensed Professional Electrical Engineer in the States of California and Texas, currently serving as Senior Engineer for the Travis County Sheriff’s Office in Austin, Texas. Provides advanced engineering leadership and technical oversight for a 130-acre correctional complex, including the Travis County Jail, with responsibilities encompassing electrical infrastructure reliability, safety compliance, and system optimization. Core competencies include electrical equipment failure analysis, forensic investigation, preparation of defensible technical reports, development of business cases, capital project budgeting, and end-to-end project management. Regularly provides independent engineering judgment, evaluates complex technical issues, and recommends practical, code-compliant solutions. Demonstrated expertise in electrical safety, energy efficiency, and implementation of clean energy and sustainable sy...

Stafford, Texas

Engineering, Construction - Mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, plumbing engineering, engineering design, fire investigation, fire protection, fire alarm

Qualified and experienced MEP (Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing) engineer with expertise in design and construction. Member of the Investigative Engineers Association and Forensic Expert Witness Association.

Texas

Intellectual Property, Electrical Engineering - solid state, computer networks, digital engineering, copyright infringement, trademark infringement, patent infringement, dispute resolution, artificial intelligence

Emmanuel Coffy is a registered Patent Attorney and former Patent Examiner. Mr. Coffy is an inventor and had a long career as a Digital Design Engineer. Mr. Coffy is an author and has published two (2) books namely, (1) "The Value of Your Ideas" published by Trafford and (2) "The App Developers Guide to Protecting Your Intellectual Property." During his career as an Engineer, he held positions such as Lead Design Engineer. He supervised the U.S. Air Force’s largest network (Cape Canaveral – NASA) capable of supporting two (2) simultaneous launches. His practice emphasizes patent application preparation, prosecution, and enforcement in the electronic arts, including Business Methods Patents and Design Patents. Mr. Coffy has extensive experience in digital technologies, computer networks, and information technologies as well as device physics, which includes semiconductor applications. Mr. Coffy co-invented a device called the “Low Friction Apparatus” issued as U.S. Patent No. 8,585,0...

College Station, Texas

Electrical Engineering, Electricity - Electric power, electrical contact injuries, electrocution, fallen power lines, arc flash injuries, fires of electrical origin, wildfires, electric vehicle, EV charger, E-bike fires, patents, intellectual property, equipment and device operation, impact of outages, electric utility taxes

Recipient of awards as individual and member of team. Electrical engineer and highly experienced expert witness. Gonzaga University faculty member and former member of faculty at Texas A&M University and University of Maryland. Member of NASA-Johnson Space Center Mishap Investigation Board. Investigator on research projects for NASA, NSF, US Navy, Electric Power Research Institute. Author. Five U.S. patents. Unique experience in improving safety with fallen power lines. Reviewed 200+ cases, many with eight figures at risk, over 30+ years. Testified in dozens of depositions and trials.

Coldspring, Texas

Electrical Engineering, Fire - Electrical Fires, Appliance Failures, Electrical Relays, Electrocution, Shock, Pools, Electrical Explosions, Corrosion, VFD, Variable Frequency Drives, OSHA, Fire Investigation, X-Ray, Lightning Stike, evidence storage, Subpart S, NFPA 70E, National Electric Code, Vehicle Fire

I am a licensed Professional Engineer and Principal Electrical Engineer at Dreiym Engineering PLLC, specializing in forensic electrical investigations, failure analysis, and corrosion control. I provide expert consulting and testimony in cases involving electrical design, code compliance, industrial safety, and accident reconstruction. My work spans residential, commercial, and industrial facilities, including oil and gas, chemical processing, renewable energy, and nuclear installations. I hold a Master of Science and a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering (with a minor in Mathematics) from Washington State University. I am licensed as a Professional Engineer in multiple states, including Texas (PE #116640), and can pursue licensure in additional states as needed. I also hold certifications as a Certified Fire and Explosion Investigator (CFEI), Certified Vehicle Fire Investigator (CVFI), and CP3 Certified. My expertise includes electrical failure analysis, arc flash hazar...

Coldspring, Texas

Electrical Engineering, Oil and Gas - Cathodic Protection, Corrosion Control, AC Interference, Stray Current, Arc Flash, Shock, Electrocution, Corrosion Failure, Explosion, AC Mitigation, Anode, Disbondment, Overprotection, Sacrificial, Impressed Current, Fire, Origin, Cause

Stepan Eero is a Senior Corrosion and Electrical Engineer at Dreiym Engineering PLLC who provides litigation support in complex cases involving corrosion failures, electrical hazards, and asset integrity disputes. His work centers on delivering clear, defensible technical opinions that withstand scrutiny in depositions, arbitration, and trial. With extensive experience in cathodic protection design and evaluation, AC/DC interference analysis, grounding and bonding assessments, and failure investigations, Stepan brings a deep understanding of both corrosion science and electrical systems. He routinely conducts root‑cause analyses, coatings evaluations, and electrical safety assessments for pipelines, industrial facilities, and critical infrastructure, ensuring findings are technically sound and aligned with industry standards such as NFPA, IEEE, OSHA, and AMPP. Stepan’s litigation support services include preparing comprehensive expert reports, responding to discovery requests, and...