Field Evaluations Engineer - Chicago, IL

UL Solutions • Northbrook, IL

3d • $97,000 - $120,000 • Remote

About The Position

UL Solutions is hiring a Field Evaluations Engineer for its Product Safety Field Evaluation Team. This home-based position is intended for someone located in or near Chicago or Northbrook, Illinois, though other locations may be considered based on experience. The role independently manages engineering projects from scope definition through timely completion, develops UL requirements and test approaches for complex, new, unusual, or modified products, and performs field evaluations. Frequent travel is required, including some international travel; candidates should live close to an airport.

The engineer works with clients and authorities having jurisdiction (AHJs), handles technical questions and client concerns, evaluates products against applicable codes and standards, and represents UL at external meetings and presentations. The role also develops special test methods and equipment for products that fall beyond existing standards or have unique features. The position requires an engineering-related bachelor's degree from an ABET-accredited program and eight years of directly related experience. Hazardous Locations or Data Centers experience is a plus.

The estimated salary range is $97,000–$120,000, with eligibility for an annual bonus targeting 10% of base salary. Benefits include medical, dental and vision coverage; wellness benefits; 401(k); and paid time off, including vacation, holidays and personal days, and sick time.

Requirements

• Eight years of directly related experience.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, Industrial Technology, Manufacturing Technology, or Physics from an ABET-accredited program.
• Expert knowledge of the NEC, Building Codes, regulatory requirements, and conformity standards relevant to areas of expertise.
• Detailed knowledge of technical vocabulary used in field evaluation work.
• Ability to apply project-handling concepts, including to complex, new, unusual, or modified products.
• Experience with Hazard Based Engineering concepts.
• Working knowledge of industry issues, needs, and problems.
• Experience using electrical test equipment and conducting electrical tests on products.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong client-interfacing skills.
• Ability to work remotely and travel frequently.
• Strong computer skills.
• Commitment to lifelong learning.
• Candidate should be located close to an airport because of high travel requirements.

Nice To Haves

• Background in Hazardous Locations.
• Background in Data Centers.

Responsibilities

• Independently determine project scope, develop preliminary plans of investigation, and determine project specifications using client input, available data, and product construction.
• Manage projects through timely completion, including frequent travel to conduct on-site product evaluations and some international travel.
• Communicate with clients and AHJs to explain services, UL procedures, and requirements, and to negotiate completion dates and sample requirements.
• Address client concerns and resolve complex client issues.
• Provide clients with technical assistance regarding product evaluations and plans review.
• Represent UL at outside-organization meetings and present on code- and certification-related technical topics.
• Determine areas where products may not comply with standards-based requirements.
• Plan, conduct, and supervise major code- and regulatory-related projects.
• Serve as Project Handler of record and sign as Reviewer of record when assigned.
• Resolve complex engineering issues by analyzing and reporting on the acceptability of field-based product evaluations.
• Develop test requirements for products beyond existing standards or with unique features requiring independent judgment.
• Develop special test methods and test equipment.
• May provide direction as a Primary Designated Engineer for specific product categories.
• Integrate continuous-improvement concepts and techniques into all aspects of the job.
• Read and follow the Underwriters Laboratories Code of Conduct and physical and digital security practices.
• Perform other duties as directed.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• Wellness benefits, including mental and financial health.
• 401(k) retirement savings.
• Paid time off, including 15 vacation days, 12 holidays and personal days, and 72 hours of sick time.
• Annual bonus compensation with a target payout of 10% of base salary.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior