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Brian J. Brackensick

Electrical & Corrosion Engineer

Austin, TX22 years+ years experience
Forensic Electrical Engineering – Transmission Lines, Transformers, Circuit Breakers, and Industrial Facilities

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Professional Summary

Brian J. Brackensick, M.S., P.E. is an Electrical & Corrosion Engineering expert specializing in electrical forensic consulting and failure analysis. With a career encompassing electrical design, code compliance inspections, and construction methods, he brings a multidisciplinary perspective to litigation work. His work centers on investigating electrical failures, assessing code compliance, and evaluating whether construction methods meet industry standards.

Mr. Brackensick has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across Texas and surrounding areas, involving electrical fires, appliance failures, and industrial site assessments. His Master of Science in Electrical Engineering, along with certifications such as Certified Fire and Explosion Investigator (CFEI) and Certified Cathodic Protection Technologist (CP3), reinforce his ability to deliver objective, defensible analyses. He is regularly engaged by both plaintiff and defense counsel to provide clear, independent determinations of causation in disputes involving electrical systems and corrosion issues.

Work Experience

Brian J. Brackensick is a Principal Electrical Engineer at Dreiym Engineering PLLC in Houston, Texas, a position he has held since 2018. With a career spanning over two decades, he has also served as a Sr. Electrical Engineer at TRS Group Inc., and held engineering roles at S-E-A, Ltd., Toshiba International Corporation, and Bechtel National Inc.

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Brian J. Brackensick is an electrical engineer specializing in electrical design and forensic analysis of electrical systems.

Best Use Cases

  • 1investigating electrical fires
  • 2conducting code compliance inspections
  • 3performing failure analysis on electrical devices

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Education

  • Master of Science in Electrical Engineering

    Washington State University

  • Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering

    Washington State University

Licenses

  • Professional EngineerState of Alabama (AL)
  • Professional EngineerState of Arizona (AZ)
  • Professional EngineerState of Arkansas (AR)
  • Professional EngineerState of Colorado (CO)
  • Professional EngineerState of Florida (FL)
  • Professional EngineerState of Louisiana (LA)
  • Professional EngineerState of Mississippi (MS)
  • Professional EngineerState of North Carolina (NC)
  • Professional EngineerState of Texas (TX)
  • Professional EngineerState of Washington (WA)
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