Field Inspector / Engineer - Industrial Equipment and Machinery

Bureau Veritas•Houston, TX

About The Position

Bureau Veritas is seeking an experienced Field Inspector / Engineer to perform on-site inspections and compliance evaluations of industrial equipment and machinery across the United States and international markets. This client-facing position supports a variety of industrial environments, including manufacturing facilities, automated production lines, and specialized equipment installations. The role requires strong technical judgment, hands-on field experience, and practical knowledge of electrical and machinery safety standards. The position involves independent work at customer facilities and extensive travel, which may exceed 50% depending on project needs and geographic coverage. The role evaluates equipment compliance without assuming design responsibility unless formally assigned.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical discipline, or equivalent field experience in industrial equipment compliance and inspection.
Demonstrated field experience inspecting industrial electrical equipment and machinery or conducting equipment compliance evaluations.
Practical experience applying relevant standards in industrial environments.
Strong written and verbal technical communication skills.
Ability to work independently in a variety of industrial and customer environments.
Ability and willingness to travel extensively, potentially more than 50%.
Practical knowledge and application of one or more of NFPA 70 (NEC), NFPA 79, UL 508, or UL 508A.
Experience with machinery CE-marking evaluations and ISO 12100 machinery risk-assessment principles.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Canadian special inspections, including SPE-1000 and/or SPE-3000.
Experience with Brazil NR-12 requirements.
Experience reviewing safety circuits, interlocks, and basic safety-control architectures.
Knowledge of functional-safety concepts and experience reviewing machinery safety-related control-system documentation under EN ISO 13849-1 and/or EN IEC 62061 in support of CE-marking evaluations.
Experience working with Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJs).
Knowledge of cybersecurity considerations related to industrial equipment.
Experience in advanced manufacturing, automation, or robotics environments.

Responsibilities

Conduct on-site inspections and compliance evaluations of industrial equipment and machinery.
Evaluate equipment against applicable electrical, machinery, and safety standards.
Perform or review machinery risk assessments and evaluate the effectiveness of implemented risk-reduction measures.
Identify nonconformities and recommend clear, technically supported corrective actions.
Apply independent technical judgment when working with incomplete documentation, inconsistent records, or legacy equipment.
Prepare accurate, well-organized inspection reports and supporting technical documentation.
Participate in technical discussions with customers, engineering teams, and regulatory authorities.
Evaluate equipment compliance without assuming design responsibility unless formally assigned.