Project Engineer, Life Safety and Security

Project Engineer - Life Safety and Security

Intertek a leading provider of quality and safety solutions to many of the top recognized brands and companies is actively seeking a Project Engineer Life Safety and Security to join our Electrical team in Arlington Heights IL. This is a fantastic opportunity to grow a versatile career in facilitating international trade and regulatory product testing.

Interteks Electrical business line applies more than 100 years of product testing expertise to quickly and efficiently help clients meet safety performance environmental and quality requirements for every market. Spanning a wide range of industries such as Medical Lighting Renewable Energy HVACR Appliances & Electronics Hazardous Locations Industrial Equipment Life Safety & Security IT & Telecom Equipment Interteks global network of laboratories employ world-class experts in their fields who deliver quality accurate testing and certification that continually exceeds our clients expectations and helps to clear a path for their products success.

We go beyond Testing Inspection and Certification of products: we are a Total Quality Assurance Provider to industries worldwide. Intertek is continually innovating and evolving to reduce risk for consumers brands and organizations in every sector around the world. Our purpose: Bringing quality safety and sustainability to life.

What are we looking for

This Project Engineer position is responsible for performing testing and evaluation on a variety of Life Safety and Security products to determine compliance with applicable US Canadian and other international product safety standards writing reports; and communicating with clients. This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship

Salary & Benefits Information

The salary for this position is $70K - $80K. Individual compensation packages are based on a variety of factors unique to each candidate including skill set experience qualifications and other job-related addition to competitive compensation packages Intertek employees are eligible for a variety of benefits including paid holidays. When working with Intertek you can expect a benefit package competitively placed within the local market including medical dental vision life disability 401(k) with company match generous vacation / sick time (PTO) tuition reimbursement and more.

What youll do:

• Read and determine applicability of national codes and standards clauses for the EUT (equipment under test);
• Read and understand schematics and manufacturing instructions.
• Validate the project scope and sample applicability.
• Follow sample handling procedures ensuring that sample is logged in and out of the system. Move equipment as needed through the facility. Properly package sample for shipment.
• Complete preliminary design reviews (PDR) both on and off site.
• Set up and operate standard test equipment including but not limited to spectrum analyzer oscilloscope multi-meter dielectric strength tester ground continuity tester digital multi-meter surge generator over-voltage tester environmental condition chamber and articulated probes. Use hand tools to build/calibrate test fixtures.
• Perform testing of products in accordance with standards. Core tests include but are not limited to: rating leakage current dielectric temperature pressure stability mechanical hazard flammability abnormal and fault insurance rain radiation sound and laser.
• Mentor less senior technical personnel.
• Supply information for quotes such as length of project site needed rental equipment samples and standards that will be used.
• Provide more specialized expertise in one product category i.e. become reviewer resident expert or obtain and maintain advanced product knowledge.
• Perform field labeling jobs.
• Provide sales support such as attending client visits.
• Communicate project status and test results to client sales personnel and management throughout testing. Provide on-going support to clients as needed.
• Within policy guidelines identify properly document and recommend engineering judgments.
• Perform other work as required.
• Applicants must reside in and be able to legally work in the United States.
• Applicants will be required to complete an I-9 to verify their eligibility to work in the U.S.

This position outline is a general guideline and does not represent all encompassing details. The position assumes that the incumbent has both the mental and physical requirements to carry out the above defined duties.

Minimum Requirements & Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in engineering
• 2 years relatable experience
• Ability to work in fast-paced multi-tasking environment with shifting priorities and demanding deadlines
• Must be detailed-oriented and able to effectively prioritize and organize workload with efficient time management
• Must possess the fundamental technical and administrative skills required to perform the job duties
• Ability to make technical decisions and engineering judgments independently within established parameters
• Excellent communication skills in both verbal and written formats
• Excellent organization and time management skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Must be self-motivated and able to work independently in a fast-paced multi-tasking environment
• Must be customer focused and quality driven
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office including Outlook Word Excel and PowerPoint
• Ability to travel as business needs dictate up to 25%
• Valid drivers license and reliable driving record

This position outline is a general guideline and does not represent all encompassing details. The position assumes that the incumbent has both the mental and physical requirements to carry out the above defined duties.

Preferred Requirements & Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in electrical or mechanical engineering
• Prior project management experience
• Demonstrated experience with U.S. Canadian and other international product safety standards i.e. ANSI CSA UL EN IEC IEEE.

Intertek Total Quality Assured

Intertek is a world leader in the Quality Assurance market with a proven high-quality business model and a global network of customer-focused operations and highly engaged subject matter experts. With passion pace and precision we work to exceed our customers expectations while engaging with our employees to be 10X in their performance and professional growth.

Intertek is a drug-free workplace. For certain safety-sensitive roles a pre-employment drug screen will be required. Based on local law and legislation marijuana may be included in that screening.

We Value Diversity

Interteks network of phenomenal peopleare our greatest assets and the diversity they bring fuels our success. Intertek is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer that values inclusion and diversity. We take affirmative action to ensure all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability veteran status or other legally protected characteristics.

For individuals with disabilities who would like to request accommodation or who need assistance applying please call 1- (option #5) to speak with a member of the HR Department.

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*Intertek does not accept unsolicited approaches from agencies and will not pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume.