Engineer - HVAC Safety, Regulatory Compliance

Intertek•Plano, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Intertek is seeking an Engineer – HVAC Safety and Heating Appliance Testing to join their Electrical team in Plano, Texas. This role involves evaluating, setting up, and performing a variety of safety certification tests on HVAC and gas appliances in both laboratory and field environments. The company is a leading provider of quality and safety solutions, with a global network of laboratories and experts focused on product testing and certification across various industries. Intertek aims to bring quality, safety, and sustainability to life by reducing risk for consumers, brands, and organizations.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in electrical or mechanical engineering
No experience is required - will train
A valid driver's license and reliable driving record
Ability to travel as business needs dictate, up to 75%
Must be self-motivated and able to work independently in a fast-paced, multi-tasking environment
Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables
Microsoft Office expertise
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Excellent organization and time management skills
Excellent customer service skills
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions
Ability to make technical decisions and engineering judgments independently within established parameters

Nice To Haves

Experience with HVAC/GAS systems
Prior project management experience
Demonstrated experience with U.S., Canadian, and other international product safety standards, i.e., ANSI, CSA, UL, EN, IEC

Responsibilities

Read and determine applicability of national codes and standards clauses for the EUT (equipment under test).
Set up and operate standard test equipment including, but not limited to, spectrum analyzer, oscilloscope, multi-meter, dielectric strength tester, ground continuity tester, digital multi-meter, surge generator, over-voltage tester, environmental condition chamber, articulated probes.
Use hand tools to build/calibrate test fixtures.
Perform testing of products in accordance with standards. Core tests include, but are not limited to: rating, leakage current, dielectric, temperature, pressure, stability, mechanical hazard, flammability, abnormal and fault insurance, rain, radiation, sound, laser.
Complete preliminary design reviews (PDR) both on and off site.
Compile test results during construction review and testing.
Compile data and product description and type final report using established report shell.
Submit report to reviewer for final approval.
Communicate project status and test results to client, sales personnel, and management throughout testing and provide on-going support to clients as needed.
Perform other work as required.