Expert Witness | Forensics | Jim Phillips, P.E.

As an expert witness, Jim brings unmatched expertise to your team, specializing in electrical accident investigations, power distribution equipment failures, arc flash incidents, and electrical safety challenges. With over 40 years of experience across electric utilities, consulting engineering, training, and standards development, Jim provides invaluable insights into all aspects of electrical power systems.

Throughout his career, Jim has investigated cases involving arc flash injuries, equipment malfunctions, and electrocutions. He was a key member of an international team that investigated a catastrophic High Energy Arc Fault (HEAF) at a nuclear power plant following the Fukushima earthquake in Japan.

Jim’s extensive background in power system analysis, combined with his formal education, uniquely positions him as an authority in the field. He was instrumental in developing power system analysis software well before it became commercially available on PCs. When it comes to arc flash studies, Jim is the author of the Complete Guide to Arc Flash Calculation Studies—a definitive resource on the subject.

In addition to his deep knowledge of electrical standards, Jim actively participates in the development of both U.S. and international standards, ensuring that his contributions continue to shape the future of electrical safety worldwide.