Senior Project Engineer

* Independently determines project scope, develops a preliminary plan of investigation, and determines project specifications such as cost, time, and sample requirements by analyzing client input, available supplemental data, and product construction. * Projects may include frequent travel to conduct or witness tests at client sites. Initiates communication with clients to promote and explain the benefits of new and existing services.

• Follows up on contacts from clients.
• Communicates with clients to discuss technical issues, explain UL procedures

and requirements, convey project cost, and negotiate completion date and sample requirements.

• Acts to address client concerns and to resolve complex client issues.
• Provides technical assistance to clients in reference to product inspection

and follow-up services. * Establishes appropriate test programs by reviewing files and manufacturer's information, examining samples, and applying UL requirements. * Determines areas in which the product is not in compliance with UL requirements or of any changes in project scope or specifications and notifies client. * Coordinates complex laboratory activities by preparing data sheets and instructions to technicians and by establishing completion dates.

• Coordinates administrative aspects of project management.
• Serves as Project Handler of record and signs as Reviewer of record as

assigned. * Communicates project status and results to clients through frequent contact and by preparing reports.

• Prepares Follow-Up Service Procedures and information pages.
• Integrates continuous improvement concepts and techniques into all aspects of

the job. * Resolves complex engineering issues associated with Variation Notices by analyzing and reporting on the acceptability of the variations. * Develops UL requirements for testing 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.
• Coordinates and/or performs File Reviews.
• May represent UL on technical committees and/or industry-related functions

such as seminars and trade shows. * May provide direction as a Primary Designated Engineer or Designated Engineer for specific product categories.

• Directs and reviews work of assigned staff.
• Trains office, field, and/or laboratory staff and entry level engineers.
• Provides technical assistance in several product categories, operations or

systems to laboratory and/or field staff. * Read and follow the Underwriters Laboratories Code of Conduct and follow all physical and digital security practices. * Performs other duties as directed.