Project Engineer - Energy/Safety

Intertek•Lake Forest, CA

2d•$105,000 - $120,000•Onsite

About The Position

Intertek, a leading provider of quality and safety solutions, is seeking a Project Engineer - Energy/Safety to join their Electrical team in Lake Forest, California. This role offers a career opportunity in the certification industry. Intertek's Electrical business line utilizes over 100 years of product testing expertise to help clients meet safety, performance, environmental, and quality requirements across various industries including 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 aims to reduce risk for consumers, brands, and organizations, functioning as a Total Quality Assurance Provider with a purpose of bringing quality, safety, and sustainability to life.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Engineering
2+ years directly related experience
Valid driver’s license and reliable driving record
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions
Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form
Ability to deal with several abstract and concrete variables
Ability to make technical decisions and engineering judgments independently within established parameters
Excellent communication skills, in both verbal and written formats
Excellent organization and time management skills
Excellent interpersonal skills
Must be self-motivated and able to work independently in a fast-paced, multi-tasking environment
Microsoft Office expertise
Ability to travel 25%, as business needs dictate

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in Electrical / Electronic Engineering
Working knowledge in electrical circuit design/analysis principles
Prior project management experience for multiple tasks
Experience directly related to product safety testing or certification
Demonstrated experience with U.S., Canadian, and other international product safety standards (i.e., ANSI, CSA, UL, EN, IEC)
Familiar with EV charger, inverter, energy storage and other similar appliance

Responsibilities

Independently perform testing and evaluation on a variety of products to the provisions of U.S., Canadian and other International product safety standards.
Write reports.
Communicate with clients.
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).
Read and understand schematics and manufacturing instructions.
Validate the project scope and sample applicability.
Identify and locate test instruments and equipment required for testing.
Follow established test plan.
Set up and operate EUT; perform and document simple repairs on EUT as needed.
Conduct thorough construction review; document results.
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, and laser.
Mentor less senior technical personnel.
Supply information for quotes such as length of project, site needed, rental equipment, samples, and standards that will be used.
Complete preliminary design reviews (PDR) both on and off site.
Provide more specialized "expertise" in one product category, i.e., become reviewer, resident expert, or obtain and maintain advanced product knowledge.
Develop and set up test plans.
Perform field jobs.
Set up and operate standard test equipment including, but not limited to: oscilloscope, dielectric strength tester, ground continuity tester, digital multi-meter, environmental condition chamber, articulated probes, etc. Use hand tools to build/calibrate test fixtures.
Follow sample handling procedures, ensuring that sample is logged in and out of the system. Move equipment as needed through the facility. Properly package sample for shipment.
Provide sales support such as attending client visits or meeting.
Communicate project status and test results to client, sales personnel, and management throughout testing.
Provide on-going support to clients as needed.
Identify, properly document, and recommend engineering judgments within policy guidelines.
Perform other work as required.