On a few threads here I've wondered if there is any company/person whose primary mission is to investigate causes of electrical systems failures? It is something that has always facinated me and I would love to do it (if I had the necessary background and education.)

For example, see these threads:
https://www.electrical-contractor.net/ubb/Forum4/HTML/000311.html
https://www.electrical-contractor.net/ubb/Forum5/HTML/001094.html
https://www.electrical-contractor.net/ubb/Forum5/HTML/000801.html

As for the experience and education, I would think you'd need to know a lot about:

Electrical theory (duh);
Magnetic force calcs;
Arc fault calcs;
Metallurgy;
Dialectric stress calcs (insulation);
and study of fire behaviour.

One would also have to have a keen analytical mind and be naturally very curious. [Linked Image]

Anyone else have some thoughts on what experience/background?

And does such a company/entity already exist?

Stupid should be painful.