Sr. Project Engineer Electrical Safety UL, CSA, NFPA

Sr. Project Engineer - Electrical Safety - UL CSA NFPA

Intertek is searching for aSr. Project Engineer to join our Electricalteam in ourArlingtonHeights IL office. This is a fantastic opportunity to grow a versatile career in Engineering!

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

TheSr. Project Engineerposition is responsible for independentlyconducting on and off-site evaluation of products to determine compliance with applicable standard(s). This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship.

Salary & Benefits Information

Individual compensation packages are based on a variety of factors unique to each candidate including skill set experience qualifications and other job-related reasons.

In addition to competitive compensation packages Intertek employees are eligible for a variety of benefits including paid time off (PTO) 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:

• Read and determine applicability of national codes and standards clauses for the EUT (equipment under tests
• Validate the project scope and sample applicability
• Conduct thorough construction review
• Perform testing of products in accordance with standards
• Train and mentor less senior technical staff.
• Proactively develop and communicate test procedures new test fixtures and report shells for local office.
• Investigate technical complaints for the local office and support accreditations efforts by performing technical audits locally.
• Demonstrate enough product and/or standards knowledge to be considered an expert in multiple product categories for the local office.
• 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.
• Provide complex sales support such as giving presentations during client visits.
• Communicate project status and test results to client sales personnel and management throughout testing. Provide on-going support to clients as needed.

What it takes to be successful in this role:

• Bachelors degree in engineering
• 4 years directly related experience
• Ability to train entry level engineers
• 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
• Ability to deal with several abstract and concrete variables
• Excellent communication skills in both verbal and written formats
• Excellent organization and time management skills
• Ability to travel up to 75%
• A valid drivers license and reliable 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:

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

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.

Intertek is a drug-free workplace. As a condition of employment certain positions may be required to pass a pre-employment drug test based on the type of work that will be performed.

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.