Engineer-Hazardous Locations (Hazloc)

Intertek•Plano, TX

1d•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 equipment intended for Hazardous (Classified) Locations. The role applies national and international product safety codes and standards to testing and certification work, and may require travel up to 75% of the time. New graduates are considered, and no prior experience is required. Intertek’s Electrical business provides product testing and certification across industries including medical, lighting, renewable energy, HVACR, appliances and electronics, hazardous locations, industrial equipment, life safety and security, and IT and telecom equipment. Compensation is determined by factors including the candidate’s skills, experience, and qualifications.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering; the requirements section specifies Electrical or Mechanical 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 functions of the position.

Nice To Haves

Fundamentals of Engineering certificate or Engineer-in-Training (EIT) status.
Prior project management experience.
Knowledge of Class/Division schemes, 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 national codes and standards and determine which clauses apply to the 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, and follow established plans.
Compile test results during construction review and testing.
Compile data and product descriptions and prepare final reports using an established report shell.
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, properly document, and recommend engineering judgments within policy guidelines.
Perform other work as required.