Senior Project Engineer - Electrical Safety - UL, CSA, NFPA - Intertek Testing Services NA Inc

Senior Project Engineer

Intertek is searching for a Senior Project Engineer to join our Electricalteam in our Arlington Heights, IL office. This is a fantastic opportunity to grow a versatile career in Engineering!

What you'll do

The Senior Project Engineer is responsible for independently conducting on and off-site evaluation of products to determine compliance with applicable standard(s). The Senior Project Engineer role includes 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; document results, and perform testing of products in accordance with standards. Core tests include, but are not limited to: rating, leakage current, dielectric, temperature, pressure, stability, mechanical hazard, flammability, abnormal and fault insurance, rain, radiation, sound, and laser.

What you'll do:

• 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:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, electrical preferred
• 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
• Demonstrated experience with U.S., Canadian, and other international product safety standards, i.e., ANSI, CSA, UL, EN, IEC is preferred.
• Ability to travel, up to 25%
• A valid driver's license and reliable driving record

Why Work at Intertek?

Intertek is a world leader in the $250 billion Quality Assurance market, with a proven, high-quality business model and a global network of customer-focused operations and highly engaged subject matter experts. At Intertek, we exercise our spirit of innovation, the passion of our people and our unmatched customer commitment to realize our purpose of making the world an ever better, safer, and more sustainable place for all. Learn more about Our History and What We Do .

What we have to offer

When working with Intertek , you can expect salary and benefit package competitively placed within the local market, including:

• Fully comprehensive benefits package; Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and Disability
• 401(k) with company matching
• Competitive market pay
• Generous vacation/sick time (PTO)
• Employee referral bonus
• Discounted prices on travel, merchandise, auto purchases
• Tuition reimbursement and much more

Intertek is a drug-free workplace. As a condition of employment, all hires are required to pass a pre-employment drug test.

Intertek believes that Our People are our strongest tool for success. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against applicants due to veteran status or on the basis of disability. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, or gender identity.

Apply directly on our website: Intertek US Careers (oraclecloud.com)

For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, or who need assistance applying, please email hr.eeo@intertek.com or call 1-877-694-8543 (option #5) to speak with a member of the HR Department.

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