Field Evaluations Engineer - Northern California

UL Solutions•Fremont, CA

13h•Remote

About The Position

Exciting opportunity with our Field Engineering team! Utilize your project handling skills and conformity standards knowledge! With minimum supervision, independently manage execution and timely completion of engineering projects. Develop UL requirements, test methods, and test equipment for complex, new or unusual products. Join our Product Safety Field Evaluation Team and make a difference!

Requirements

An engineering/technology degree from an accredited university
Expert knowledge of Building Codes, NEC, Field evaluations, conformity standards and the NEC
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
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 Engineering concepts
Working knowledge of industry issues, needs, and problems
Experienced with the utilization of Electrical Test Equipment
University Degree (Bachelor's degree) in Engineering, Engineering Technology, Industrial Technology, Manufacturing Technology, or Physics from an ABET accredited program
Strong written and verbal communications skills
Strong client-interfacing skills
Ability to work remotely
Ability to travel frequently
Strong computer skills.
A commitment to be a lifelong learner

Nice To Haves

Hazardous Locations background a plus
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
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 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 provide direction as a Primary Designated Engineer for specific product categories
Performs other duties as directed
Integrates continuous improvement concepts and techniques into all aspects of the job.
Read and follow the Underwriters Laboratories Code of Conduct and follow all physical and digital security practices.