Electrical Engineer - Life safety and security

UL SolutionsNorthbrook, IL
$65,000 - $87,000Hybrid

About The Position

This is a hybrid role requiring 3 days in the office. The Electrical Engineer - Life Safety and Security is responsible for testing and certifying fire alarm, access control, and smoke detection systems to UL standards. This role involves direct client interaction, management of certification projects, coordination of testing activities, provision of technical guidance, and ensuring the timely completion of projects. UL Solutions is a global leader in applied safety science, transforming safety, security, and sustainability challenges into opportunities for customers in over 110 countries. They offer testing, inspection, and certification services, along with software products and advisory services, to support customer innovation and growth. The UL Mark is a symbol of trust, reflecting a commitment to safety. UL Solutions helps customers innovate, launch products, navigate global markets, and grow sustainably. The company has been involved in creating safer structures since 1894, combining expertise with new technologies to ensure the security of people and property. They test products and building materials to rigorous standards, simulating extreme weather and testing smoke alarms to help save lives. Joining this team offers opportunities to build skills, develop innovative solutions, and contribute to a safer world.

Requirements

  • Electrical engineering background.
  • Experience with fire alarm systems.
  • Experience with access control systems.
  • Experience with smoke detection systems.
  • Knowledge of UL standards.
  • Client-facing experience.
  • Project management skills.
  • Technical guidance capabilities.

Nice To Haves

  • Experience in applied safety science.
  • Familiarity with testing, inspection, and certification services.
  • Understanding of product innovation and business growth support.
  • Knowledge of global markets and complex supply chains.
  • Experience with sustainability challenges.
  • Experience with building safety and security.
  • Experience with testing products and building materials to rigorous standards.
  • Ability to simulate extreme weather conditions.
  • Experience testing smoke alarms.

Responsibilities

  • Testing and certifying fire alarm, access control, and smoke detection systems to UL standards.
  • Working directly with clients.
  • Managing certification projects.
  • Coordinating testing activities.
  • Providing technical guidance.
  • Ensuring timely project completion.
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