Field Evaluations Engineer - West US Region

Job Title

Exciting opportunity with our Field Engineering team!

Job Description

Home Based Position – Western US Region - Preferably CA, USA – although other locations may be acceptable based on experience, etc.

Utilize your project handling skills and conformity standards knowledge! With minimum supervision, independently manage execution and timely completion of engineering projects. Develop UL requirements, test methods, and test equipment for complex, new or unusual products.

Qualifications

• An engineering/technology degree from an accredited university
• Expert knowledge of Building Codes, NEC, Field evaluations, conformity standards and the NEC
• Demonstrated ability to apply project-handling concepts in use in areas of expertise, including application to complex, new, or modified products in the field
• Experienced with the utilization of Electrical Test Equipment. Experienced with conducting electrical tests on products.
• A working knowledge of industry issues, needs, and problems
• Eight years of directly related experience

Responsibilities

• Independently determines project scope, develops a preliminary plan of investigation, and determines project specifications by analyzing client input, available data, and product construction. Projects include frequent travel to conduct on-site product evaluations. Some International travel required.
• Initiates communication with clients and AHJ's to promote and explain the benefits of new and existing services. Communicates with clients to discuss technical issues, explain UL procedures and requirements, and negotiate completion date and sample requirements.
• Responds to address client concerns and to resolve any complex client issues
• Provides technical assistance to clients in reference to product evaluations and plans review
• Represents UL at meetings of outside organizations and provides presentations on a variety of code and certification related technical topics.
• Determines areas in which the product may not be in compliance with Standard based requirements
• Plans, conducts, and supervises code and regulatory related projects of major magnitude and scope.
• Serves as Project Handler of record and signs as Reviewer of record as assigned
• Resolves complex engineering issues by analyzing and reporting on the acceptability of the field-based product evaluations
• Develops test requirements for products beyond the scope of existing standards, or those involving unique features requiring frequent use of independent judgment
• Develops special test methods and test equipment.
• May provide direction as a Primary Designated Engineer for specific product categories
• Performs other duties as directed
• Integrates continuous improvement concepts and techniques into all aspects of the job.
• Read and follow the Underwriters Laboratories Code of Conduct and follow all physical and digital security practices.

About Us

A global leader in applied safety science, UL Solutions (NYSE: ULS) transforms safety, security and sustainability challenges into opportunities for customers in more than 110 countries. UL Solutions delivers testing, inspection and certification services, together with software products and advisory offerings, that support our customers' product innovation and business growth. The UL Mark serves as a recognized symbol of trust in our customers' products and reflects an unwavering commitment to advancing our safety mission. We help our customers innovate, launch new products and services, navigate global markets and complex supply chains, and grow sustainably and responsibly into the future. Our science is your advantage.

About the Team

We work at the center of safety and sustainability — we're helping to tackle the worst aspects of the global climate crisis with projects in electrical infrastructure, renewable energy and electrified transportation. Whether we're helping customers make safer electric vehicle batteries or debating the impact of wind farms, we develop cutting-edge safety science. And we do it in some of the largest and best-equipped laboratories in the world. We're always looking for people to help us explore, experiment and advance ideas that change the way the world works. Join our team and help create a cleaner, safer future for all.

Job Info

• Job Identification 9908
• Job Category Engineering
• Degree Level Bachelor's Degree
• Job Shift Day
• Locations 12396 World Trade Drive, San Diego, CA, 92128, US 1075 W. Lambert Rd, Brea, CA, 92821, US