Engineer Entry Level, Solar (PV)

Engineer - Entry Level Solar (PV) Lake Forest CA

Intertek is searching for anEngineerwith disciplines in electrical power systems renewable or similar engineeringto join our Electrical- Solar Serviceteam in ourLake Forest Californiaoffice. This is a fantastic opportunity to grow a versatile career inRenewable Energy!

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

TheEngineerposition is responsible forproviding engineering expertise to evaluate conformance of inverters energy storage systemssolar / photovoltaic panels solar racking and tracking systemsto industry standards creating evaluation reports and testplans conducting and/or witnessing testing resolving technical and/or administrative issues and providing Intertek customers with superior customer service. This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship.

Salary & Benefits Information

The base wage or salary range for this position is $80000to $90000. 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 time off paid holidays paid parental leave medical plan options dental vision life and disability insurance a 401(k) plan with company matching tuition reimbursement and more.

What youll do:

• Conduct evaluations of equipment as required to determine compliance with applicable standard(s)
• Plan coordinate and execute project work and keep the client informed
• Read and understand schematics and manufacturing instructions
• Validate the project scope and sample applicability
• Identify and locate test instruments and equipment required for testing within the scope of the project
• Set up and operate equipment under test (EUT)
• Perform testing of products in accordance with standards. Core tests include but are not limited to: rating leakagecurrent dielectric temperature pressure stability mechanical hazard flammability abnormal and fault insurance rain etc.
• Perform utility interactive testing such as: response to abnormal voltage response to abnormal frequency unintentionalislanding harmonic distortion interconnection integrity etc.
• Set up and operate standard test equipment including but not limited to: power analyzer oscilloscope load banks EMIequipment thermocouples and data loggers multi-meter dielectric strength tester ground continuity tester digital multimeter surge generator over-voltage tester environmental condition chamber and articulated probes. Use hand tools tobuild/calibrate test fixtures.
• Perform other duties as required

Minimum Requirements & Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in electrical mechanicalpower systems renewables or similar engineering
• 0 years directly related experience
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent organization and time management skills
• Excellent customer service skills
• Must be self-motivated and able to work independently in a fast-paced multi-tasking environment
• Ability to define problems collect data establish facts and draw valid conclusions
• Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables
• Ability to make technical decisions and engineering judgments independently within established parameters
• Microsoft Office expertise
• Ability to travel as business needs dictate up to 25%
• Valid Drivers License with an acceptable driving record
• Applicants will be required to complete an I-9 to verify their eligibility to work in the U.S.
• Applicants must reside in and be able to legally work in the United States.

Preferred Requirements & Qualifications:

• 2 years directly related experience
• Prior project management experience
• Prior experience with U.S. Canadian and other international product safety standards i.e. ANSI CSA UL EN IEC
• experience with inverterPV and other energy equipment standards such as UL 2703 UL 61730 UL 61215 UL 1741 UL 9540 UL 2200 IEEE 1547 IEC 62109etc.

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.