HKA is pleased to announce that Principal Jorge Berrios has joined its Forensic Engineering, Architectural, and Scientific team in Miami.

Jorge is a licensed Professional Engineer with extensive expertise in electrical power systems, forensic engineering, and complex loss investigations across the energy and industrial sectors. He specializes in the failure analysis of electrical power system components, including electrical fires, explosions, power system disturbances, short circuits, transient events, arc flash incidents, harmonics, and other electrical phenomena.

Fluent in English and Spanish, Jorge’s project experience spans the United States, Latin America, the Caribbean, South America, Northern Europe, and the Philippines. He has led major investigations involving power plants, utility-scale solar photovoltaic arrays, oil fields, airports, industrial facilities, and manufacturing operations impacted by hurricanes, fires, vandalism, and operational failures.

Jorge has served as an expert witness and has been deposed in multiple high-profile matters, including cases involving industrial facilities, energy assets, and large-scale property losses.

“I’m thrilled to bring my experience in electrical failure analysis and power systems to HKA’s outstanding multidisciplinary team. I look forward to delivering deep technical expertise to our clients, as well as contributing to the continued growth of the practice, leading complex engagements, expanding our capabilities, and working alongside HKA’s exceptional team of experts to deliver clarity and confidence to our clients as they navigate today’s evolving energy and infrastructure landscape.”

Jorge Berrios, Principal

Jorge’s work includes root cause analysis of electrical failures, detailed damage assessments, development of restoration scope, and cost estimating to restore electrical systems to their pre-loss conditions. He is an active contributor to industry knowledge, regularly presenting on technical topics and publishing work that advances best practices in electrical power system analysis and loss evaluation.

“We are excited to welcome Jorge to HKA. His deep technical expertise in electrical failure analysis, renewable energy systems, and large-scale investigative work will greatly benefit our clients as they face increasingly complex challenges in the energy and industrial sectors.”

Michael Griffin, Partner, Head of Forensic Technical Services, Americas

Jorge holds a Master of Science and a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from Florida International University and Rafael Urdaneta University, respectively. He is a licensed Professional Engineer in over 25 U.S. states and territories, a Certified Fire and Explosion Investigator, and a LEED AP^® Building Design and Construction certified professional.

View his Expert Profile here.

About HKA’s Forensic Engineering, Architectural, and Scientific services

HKA’s Forensic Engineering, Architectural, and Scientific team provides expert advisory, expert determination, and expert witness services for clients worldwide. Depending on the assignment, the firm’s specialists act as sole experts within a specialized technical team or collaborate with other experts in complementary disciplines such as quantum, delay, forensic accounting, and commercial damages, known as HKA’s multidisciplinary service. 

Learn more about HKA’s Forensic Engineering, Architectural, and Scientific services.

Media contact 

Name	Andrew J. Katz, CPSM
Title	Marketing and Communications Director, Americas
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