Project Engineer - Fire Resistance Testing
About The Position
Intertek, a leading provider of quality and safety solutions, is seeking a Project Engineer - Fire Resistance Testing to join their Building & Construction team in Elmendorf, TX. This role involves providing engineering services for the test lab, including analyses, calculations, building code research, and special testing. The position may require travel up to 15% of the time. Intertek's Building and Construction division offers industry-leading solutions across various architecture, engineering, and construction disciplines, focusing on product and project solutions, and providing assurance, testing, inspection, and consulting services for reliability, safety, and performance.
Requirements
- B.S. Degree in Engineering or closely related field of physical science, or educational equivalent
- Technical competence to effectively communicate test procedures, specifications, and results with customers while possessing skills in diplomacy conducive to working with clients through technically challenging compliance issues
- Capability of working both individually and within a team
- Proven leadership skills sufficient to supervise subordinate engineers and other technical team members
- Good research, documentation, record keeping and technical writing skills
- Valid driver’s license and reliable driving record is required
Nice To Haves
- Knowledge of construction material characteristics and applications, manufacturing techniques, supply sources and engineering principles
- E.I.T. minimum preferred
- Knowledge of the U. S. Building Codes and applicable ASTM standards, building design and construction, and modern construction materials and method.
- Complete working knowledge of all equipment, test methods, and applicable specifications associated with areas of responsibility
- Ability to understand and apply new test methods and procedures for assigned projects
Responsibilities
- Follow and enforce all safety requirements and company policies
- Provide exceptional customer service
- Perform necessary calculations to support designs and simulations
- Prepare working drawings using information collected from various sources for new products, fabrication tools and dies, curtain wall and special test chambers, new machinery and equipment
- Communicate with clients on building codes, test preparation, procedures, results and reporting matters
- Coordinate test schedule with available personnel and equipment schedule
- Write test protocols when required and obtain approvals as necessary
- Review and thoroughly understand contract requirements and document any deviations. Advise clients of extra costs as they are incurred
- Assist in preparation of major proposals via pre-bid meetings and on-site inspections. Follow-up with personnel and equipment allocations
- Review and understand budgeted personnel and equipment taking full responsibility to operate within budget (maintain profitability)
- Perform necessary research on special test projects
- Prepare and submit accurate and concise reports on all projects assigned
- Review of projects requiring a P.E. seal, if licensed Engineer
- Provide manufacturer in-plant witness/consulting services
- Meet all quality requirements as stated in the laboratory Quality Manual
- Research and implement new test areas and engineering services
- Attend and participate in industry meetings as required
- Perform other work as required
Benefits
- medical
- dental
- vision
- life
- disability
- 401(k) with company match
- generous vacation / sick time (PTO)
- tuition reimbursement
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
