Roger Wilson P.E.

Roger Wilson, P.E., is a licensed electrical engineer and independent forensic consultant with over 30 years of engineering experience. Mr. Wilson provides consulting and expert witness services for claims investigations and litigation support to law firms, insurance companies, management firms, and property owners. Mr. Wilson’s retentions as a forensic consultant typically involve some combination of electric shock, personal injury, fire, explosion, property damage, or other loss, where electricity is believed to have been involved and civil litigation has begun or is likely.

Mr. Wilson holds a Master of Science degree from The University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH) and a Bachelor of Science degree from Auburn University. Mr. Wilson is certified as a Fire and Explosion Investigator (CFEI) by the National Association of Fire Investigators (NAFI) and is well-acquainted with NFPA 921, “Guide for Fire and Explosion Investigators”.

Mr. Wilson has held officer positions in the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) and complies with continuing education requirements for his engineering licenses, and certifications. Mr. Wilson is also well-versed in the National Electrical Code (NEC) and has a unique combination of experience and other qualifications, which include: performing detailed inspections of electrical installations; designing electrical systems and installations; specifying and inspecting equipment; and performing forensic investigations for electrical shocks, structure fires, Code compliance, equipment and appliance failures, fires, electrical distribution system problems, arc-flash explosions, personal injuries, electrocution fatalities, etc.

Prior to his starting his engineering career, Mr. Wilson completed a 2-year degreed technical training program for electricians and electrical contractors, and worked as an electrician’s assistant, which provided him with hands-on installation and maintenance experience.

Mr. Wilson has also supervised electrical design work for commercial, industrial, defense, aerospace, and petrochemical projects, including power distribution systems, switchgear, motor control centers, transformers, motors, lighting systems, telecommunications systems, and security systems. Although Mr. Wilson's main focus is now on electrical engineering, he is also licensed to practice mechanical engineering in some states, having passed state licensing examinations and requirements in each of the disciplines of electrical engineering and mechanical engineering.

Education

M.S., physics, from The University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH). Areas of focus included: Electromagnetic Theory, Electro-Dynamics, Electro-Optics, Solid State Physics, Statistical Mechanics, Kinetic Theory, Classical Dynamics, Quantum Theory, Thermodynamics, Mathematical Methods, and Engineering Seminars.

B.S., physics, from Auburn University. Areas of focus included: Electricity and Magnetism, Electronics, Engineering Mathematics, Experimental Physics, Dynamics, Mechanics, Statistical Thermodynamics, Optics, Vector Calculus, Computer Programming, and a variety of laboratory-related science courses.