Field Evaluation Representative (Chicago)

CSA Group•Chicago, IL

About The Position

CSA Group is seeking an Electrical Field Evaluation Representative to provide field evaluation services to clients throughout the United States. The Field Evaluation program helps manufacturers bring products to the North American market when certification is not yet viable but proof of compliance with local requirements is needed. The representative evaluates non-certified equipment against applicable codes and requirements, determining whether products meet technical requirements and are free of potential fire and shock hazards. Evaluations may include new and unique products, with assistance from other technical staff as needed. The role involves communicating with clients about inspection scheduling, costs, questions, and technical information; reviewing technical drawings; documenting required alterations to substandard equipment; and discussing corrective actions with clients. It also includes researching technical and procedural issues and collaborating with Engineering, Lab, and colleagues on procedures, standards interpretation, and past practices. Travel as needed, potentially with short notice, may be up to 75%.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related Sciences, or an Engineering Technology or Associate degree, or electrician qualifications, or a related technical field.
Knowledge of U.S. and Canadian electrical standards and ability to apply them to local installation requirements and/or codes, including NEC, CEC, NFPA 790 & 791, SPE-1000, and SPE-3000.
Knowledge of NEC, NFPA, and UL standards.
Strong interpersonal, decision-making, and organizational skills; self-starter.
Ability to manage multiple inspection files and changing schedules and deadlines with supervision.
Ability to use calibrated measurement instruments, high-voltage test equipment, and hand tools.
Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and test data.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills and good command of English.
Strong conflict-resolution skills to handle difficult situations.
Ability to travel as needed and/or with short notice, up to 75%.

Nice To Haves

Certification or laboratory testing experience.
Working knowledge of laboratory instrumentation and general laboratory procedures.

Responsibilities

Perform technical evaluations of non-certified equipment according to specified codes and other applicable requirements.
Determine whether equipment meets technical requirements and is free of potential fire and shock hazards through field evaluations and testing.
Evaluate all products, including new and unique products, seeking assistance from other technical staff as necessary.
Communicate professionally with clients to schedule inspections, review costing procedures, answer questions, and provide technical information and direction within the Field Evaluation program.
Review technical drawings submitted for evaluation.
Document required alterations to substandard equipment in sufficiently detailed technical reports.
Review corrective-action details with clients.
Research technical and procedural issues, including standards and Field Evaluation Guidelines.
Collaborate with Engineering, Lab, and colleagues on procedural issues, interpretation, and past practices.
Travel as needed and/or with short notice, up to 75%.