Electrical Engineering Expert Witness
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- Company: Schultz Forensic Engineering P.C.
- Phone: (516) 708-7609
Specialties & Experience of this Expert Witness
General Specialties:
Electrical Engineering and ElectricityKeywords/Search Terms:
Electrical Engineering, Electric Shock, Arc Flash, Arc Blast, Electrician, Lightening, Electrical Code Compliance, Electrical Engineer Expert Witness, Electrical Safety Expert, Electrical Fire Investigation, NFPA 70E, NFPA 70, National Electrical Code, IEEE 1584, Low Voltage, Medium Voltage, Grounding and Bonding, Switchgear, SCADAEducation:
Bachelor of Engineering, SUNY Maritime College; Master of Science - Electrical Engineering, George Washington UniversityYears in Practice:
12Additional Information
Lucas Schultz, P.E. is a licensed Professional Electrical Engineer specializing in forensic electrical engineering, failure analysis, and expert witness services. He has more than 12 years of experience evaluating, designing, managing, and troubleshooting complex electrical systems across utility, infrastructure, industrial, and transportation environments. Mr. Schultz provides expert analysis involving electrical system failures, electrical fires, property damage claims, electrical safety issues, code compliance, and power system performance. His technical experience includes electrical distribution systems, arc flash hazard analysis, short circuit and coordination studies, protective devices, grounding and bonding, transformers, switchgear, and medium- and low-voltage power systems. His background includes hands-on field experience investigating electrical issues, managing large-scale electrical infrastructure projects, and working with utilities, contractors, engineers, and owners to resolve complex technical problems. He has extensive experience applying industry standards including NFPA 70E and IEEE 1584 to evaluate electrical hazards and system performance. As an expert witness, Mr. Schultz assists attorneys, insurance professionals, and clients with technical investigations, root cause analysis, written opinions, depositions, and trial testimony. He combines practical field knowledge with engineering analysis to provide clear, defensible explanations of complex electrical issues for both technical and non-technical audiences. Licensed as a Professional Engineer in New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut.