Engineer-Hazardous Locations (Hazloc)

Intertek•Plano, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Intertek is seeking an Engineer-Hazardous Locations to join its Electrical team in Plano, Texas. The Engineer evaluates product safety for Hazardous (Classified) Locations. The role may require travel up to 75% of the time and involves product testing, standards interpretation, client communication, and preparation of technical reports. The position is suitable for new graduates and requires a bachelor's degree in engineering. Intertek’s Electrical business provides testing and certification services across industries including medical, lighting, renewable energy, HVACR, appliances and electronics, hazardous locations, industrial equipment, life safety and security, and IT and telecommunications. Intertek describes its purpose as bringing quality, safety, and sustainability to life.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Engineering; Electrical or Mechanical Engineering is specified under Requirements & Qualifications.
No experience is 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 functions inherent to the position.

Nice To Haves

Fundamentals of Engineering certificate or EIT.
Prior project-management experience.
Knowledge of Class/Division scheme, NEC Article 500, the 60079 series of standards, and various Ex protections.
Demonstrated experience with U.S., Canadian, and other international product-safety standards, including ANSI, CSA, UL, EN, and IEC.

Responsibilities

Read and determine the applicability of national codes and standards clauses for 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), both on-site and off-site.
Develop, set up, and follow established test plans.
Compile test results during construction review and testing; compile data and product descriptions; prepare final reports using established report shells and submit them for reviewer approval.
Communicate project status and test results to clients, sales personnel, and management throughout testing.
Provide ongoing client support as needed.
Identify, properly document, and recommend engineering judgments within policy guidelines.
Perform other work as required.