Engineer – Construction Equipment and Physical Security

UL Solutions•Northbrook, IL

18d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Engineer evaluates construction equipment and physical security products for compliance with UL requirements. Product types include material and scaffolding hoists, elevated platforms and scaffolding systems, and physical security products such as safes, vaults, and ballistic materials. The role determines project scope and investigation plans, establishes project specifications, and may travel to client sites to conduct or witness tests. It follows a hybrid work model requiring at least three days per week in the office, with travel of up to 15–20% to support project requirements. The Engineer communicates with clients about technical issues, UL procedures and requirements, project costs, completion dates, sample requirements, and project status and results. The role establishes test programs, examines samples, coordinates laboratory activities and project administration, prepares reports and Follow-Up Service Procedures, and may serve as Project Handler or Reviewer of record. It also supports continuous improvement, resolves engineering issues involving Variation Notices, assists with UL requirements and special test methods or equipment, and may represent UL at industry events. The position requires following UL's Code of Conduct and physical and digital security practices. The estimated salary range is $64,800 to $86,400, with eligibility for annual bonus compensation targeting 5% of base salary. Benefits include health coverage, wellness benefits, retirement savings, and paid time off for vacation, holidays, and sick time.

Requirements

University degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronic Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Engineering Technology from an accredited program, or at least 3 years of relevant hands-on experience in a related field.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
Strong oral and written communication skills.
Ability to work under a hybrid model, with at least three days per week in the office.
Ability to travel up to 15–20%.

Nice To Haves

Prior work or internship experience.

Responsibilities

Evaluate material and scaffolding hoists, elevated platforms and scaffolding systems, and physical security products for compliance with UL requirements.
Determine project scope, prepare preliminary investigation plans, and establish project specifications such as cost, timing, and sample requirements.
Travel to client sites to conduct or witness testing and support project requirements, with travel of up to 15–20%.
Initiate and follow up on client communications; explain services, technical issues, UL procedures, project costs, completion dates, and sample requirements; negotiate project details and resolve client concerns.
Provide clients with technical assistance regarding product inspection and follow-up services.
Establish test programs by reviewing files and manufacturer information, examining samples, and applying UL requirements.
Examine samples for compliance and notify clients of noncompliance or changes to project scope or specifications.
Coordinate laboratory activities by preparing data sheets and technician instructions, scheduling and reviewing laboratory and engineering-assistant work, and establishing completion dates.
Coordinate administrative aspects of project management.
Serve as Project Handler of record and/or Reviewer of record when assigned.
Communicate project status and results to clients and prepare reports.
Prepare Follow-Up Service Procedures and information pages.
Integrate continuous improvement concepts and techniques into the job.
Resolve engineering issues associated with Variation Notices by analyzing and reporting on the acceptability of variations.
Assist in developing UL requirements, special test methods, and test equipment.
Analyze test programs for adequacy and sequence.
Coordinate and/or perform File Reviews as directed.
Represent UL at industry-related functions such as seminars and trade shows when required.
Read and follow the Underwriters Laboratories Code of Conduct and physical and digital security practices.
Perform other duties as directed.