Engineer - Electrical Safety

Intertek•Plano, TX

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Intertek is seeking an Engineer - Electrical Safety to join its Electrical Safety team in Plano, Texas. The role involves testing and evaluating a variety of products against U.S., Canadian, and other international product safety standards; preparing reports; and communicating with clients. Under the guidance of a more senior Engineer, the Engineer may also evaluate products on-site and off-site to determine compliance with applicable standards. The position may require up to 75% travel. Intertek’s Electrical business supports clients across industries including medical, lighting, renewable energy, HVACR, appliances and electronics, hazardous locations, industrial equipment, life safety and security, and IT and telecom equipment. The position contributes to Intertek’s work in product testing, certification, quality, safety, and sustainability.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering.
No experience required; new graduates are considered.
Ability to use basic shop equipment and various hand tools.
Expertise with Microsoft Office.
Valid unrestricted driver’s license and clean driving record.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Excellent organization and time-management skills.
Excellent customer-service skills.
Self-motivated and able to work independently in a fast-paced, multitasking environment.
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
Ability to make technical decisions and engineering judgments independently within established parameters.
Ability to travel as business needs dictate, up to 75%.
Physical dexterity and mobility to travel by car and airplane and perform the position’s duties.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering.
Fundamentals of Engineering certificate or EIT.
Prior project management experience.
Demonstrated experience with U.S., Canadian, and other international product safety standards, such as ANSI, CSA, UL, EN, and IEC.
Experience working with control panels, switchgears, switchboards, transformers, industrial skids, and other industrial equipment.

Responsibilities

Read national codes and standards and determine which clauses apply to equipment under test (EUT).
Validate project scope and sample applicability.
Set up and operate EUT, and perform and document simple repairs as needed.
Test products in accordance with applicable standards.
Complete preliminary design reviews (PDR) on-site and off-site.
Develop and set up test plans, then follow established plans.
Compile test results during construction reviews and testing.
Compile data and product descriptions and prepare final reports using established report shells.
Submit reports to a reviewer for final approval.
Communicate project status and test results to clients, sales personnel, and management throughout testing.
Provide ongoing client support as needed.
Identify, document, and recommend engineering judgments within policy guidelines.
Perform other work as required.