Project Engineer - Electrical Safety

Intertek•Plano, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Intertek is seeking a Project Engineer to join their Electrical Safety team in Plano, Texas. This role involves facilitating international trade and regulatory product testing. The Electrical business line at Intertek has over 100 years of product testing expertise, helping clients meet safety, performance, environmental, and quality requirements for various markets. They serve industries such as Medical, Lighting, Renewable Energy, HVACR, Appliances & Electronics, Hazardous Locations, Industrial Equipment, Life Safety & Security, and IT & Telecom Equipment. Intertek's global network of laboratories employs experts who deliver quality, accurate testing and certification. Intertek positions itself as a Total Quality Assurance Provider, aiming to reduce risk for consumers, brands, and organizations worldwide, with a purpose of bringing quality, safety, and sustainability to life.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in electrical or mechanical engineering
1+ years directly related experience performing testing on industrial machinery, laboratory equipment, transmission and distribution equipment
Must be self-motivated and able to work independently in a fast-paced, multi-tasking environment
Demonstrated experience with U.S., Canadian, and other International product safety standards, i.e., ANSI, CSA, UL, EN, IEC
Microsoft Office expertise
Ability to travel as business needs dictate, up to 75%
A valid driver's license and reliable driving record

Nice To Haves

Fundamentals of engineering certificate / EIT
Prior project management experience
Experience working with control panels, switchgears, switchboards, transformers, industrial skids, and other industrial equipment

Responsibilities

Independently conduct on and off-site evaluation of products to determine compliance with applicable standard(s).
Read and determine applicability of national codes and standards clauses for the EUT (equipment under test).
Validate the project scope and sample applicability.
Identify and locate test instruments and equipment required for testing under the scope of the project.
Read and understand schematics and manufacturing instructions.
Set up and operate standard test equipment including, but not limited to, spectrum analyzer, oscilloscope, multi-meter, dielectric strength tester, ground continuity tester, digital multi-meter, surge generator, over-voltage tester, environmental condition chamber, articulated probes.
Use hand tools to build/calibrate test fixtures.
Perform testing of products in accordance with standards. Core tests include, but are not limited to: rating, leakage current, dielectric, temperature, pressure, stability, mechanical hazard, flammability, abnormal and fault insurance, rain, radiation, sound, laser.
Complete preliminary design reviews (PDR) both on and off site.
Compile test results during construction review and testing.
Compile data and product description and type final report using established report shell.
Submit report to reviewer for final approval.
Communicate project status and test results to client, sales personnel, and management throughout testing.
Provide on-going support to clients as needed.
Perform other work as required.