Field Evaluations Engineer - Los Angeles

UL Solutions•Brea, CA

2d•Remote

About The Position

Conduct on site engineering evaluations to help regulatory authorities determine the compliance of a product, leading to “approval” of the installation. The evaluation process consists of documentation review, visual and mechanical inspection, suitability for installation in accordance with the adopted installation Code(s) such as the National Electrical Code, applicable testing and an engineering report.

Requirements

An engineering/technology degree from an accredited university
Expert knowledge of Building Codes, NEC, Field evaluations, conformity Standards and the NEC
Knowledge of NSF Food Safety Standards
Demonstrated ability to apply project-handling concepts in use in areas of expertise, including application to complex, new, or modified products in the field
Experienced with the utilization of Electrical Test Equipment.
Experienced with conducting electrical tests on products.
A working knowledge of industry issues, needs, and problems
Eight years of directly related experience
University Degree (Bachelor's degree) in Engineering, Engineering Technology, Industrial Technology, Manufacturing Technology, or Physics from an ABET accredited program prefered.
Detailed knowledge of the technical vocabulary common to the field evaluation business
Expert knowledge of NEC, Building Codes, Regulatory and conformity standards in use in areas of expertise
Demonstrated ability to apply project-handling concepts in use in areas of expertise, including application to complex, new, or unusual products
Experience with Hazard Based Safety Engineering (HBSE) concepts
Working knowledge of industry issues, needs, and problems
Candidate needs to be located close to airport due to high travel requirements.

Responsibilities

Independently determines project scope, develops a preliminary plan of investigation, and determines project specifications by analyzing client input, available data, and product construction.
Projects include frequent travel to conduct on-site product evaluations. Some International travel required.
Initiates communication with clients and AHJ’s to promote and explain the benefits of new and existing services.
Communicates with clients to discuss technical issues, explain UL procedures and requirements, and negotiate completion date and sample requirements.
Responds to address client concerns and to resolve any complex client issues
Provides technical assistance to clients in reference to product evaluations and plans review
Knowledge of NSF and Food Sanitation standards to conduct product evaluations
Represents UL at meetings of outside organizations and provides presentations on a variety of code and certification related technical topics.
Determines areas in which the product may not be in compliance with the applicable Standard based requirements
Plans, conducts, and supervises code and regulatory related projects of major magnitude and scope.
Serves as Project Handler of record and signs as Reviewer of record as assigned
Resolves complex engineering issues by analyzing and reporting on the acceptability of the field-based product evaluations
Develops test requirements for products beyond the scope of existing standards, or those involving unique features requiring frequent use of independent judgment
Develops special test methods and test equipment.
May represent UL at local meetings and/or industry-related functions such as seminars and trade shows
May provide leadership and technical advice on special projects that involve complex, new or unusual issues.
Performs other duties as directed