Sr. Project Engineer - Electrical Safety

Role Description

The Field Based Sr. Project Engineer is responsible for independently performing testing and evaluation on a variety of products to the provisions of U.S., Canadian and other international product safety standards; writing reports; and communicating with clients. This role also involves providing local expertise in one or more product categories and mentoring and training less senior technical personnel.

What you’ll do:

• Independently conduct on and off-site evaluation of products to determine compliance with applicable standard(s).
• Read and determine applicability of national codes and standards clauses for the EUT (equipment under test).
• Read and understand mechanical and electrical schematics and manufacturing instructions.
• Validate the project scope and sample applicability.
• Identify and locate test instruments and equipment required for testing.
• Follow established test plan.
• Set up and operate EUT; perform and document simple repairs on EUT as needed.
• Conduct thorough construction review, document results.
• Perform testing of products in accordance with standards, including core tests such as:
  • rating
  • leakage current
  • dielectric
  • temperature
  • pressure
  • stability
  • mechanical hazard
  • flammability
  • abnormal and fault insurance
  • rain
  • radiation
  • sound
  • laser
• Perform preliminary design reviews (PDR) both on and off site.
• Perform field labeling jobs.
• Provide local technical expertise and maintain reviewer status in one or more product categories.
• Proactively develop and communicate test procedures and report shells for Cortland, NY office.
• Investigate technical complaints and support accreditation efforts by performing technical audits locally.
• Provide quotations for a large array of standards and complex projects and products.
• 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 ongoing support to clients as needed.
• Actively represent Intertek by participating on standards/industry committees and/or associations.
• Identify, properly document, and recommend engineering judgments within policy guidelines.
• Perform other work as required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering
• 4 years of directly related experience
• 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 make technical decisions and engineering judgments independently within established guidelines
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Experience with U.S., Canadian, and other international product safety standards (i.e., ANSI, CSA, UL, EN, IEC etc.)
• Valid unrestricted driver’s license and reliable driving record
• Ability to communicate and interact effectively in verbal, written, and presentation formats
• Must be customer-focused and quality-driven

Requirements

• Up to 75% travel, as business dictates
• Must be detailed-oriented and able to effectively prioritize and organize workload, with efficient time management
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, multi-tasking environment with shifting priorities and demanding deadlines
• Must possess the fundamental technical and administrative skills required to perform the job duties
• This is a remote position; however, applicants must reside in and be able to legally work in the United States

Benefits

• Salary range: $95K - $115K
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Paid parental leave
• Medical plan options
• Dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
• 401(k) plan with company matching
• Tuition reimbursement
• More benefits available