Project Engineer - Renewable Energy & Energy Storage

Intertek•Cortland, NY

17h•Onsite

About The Position

Intertek is seeking a Project Engineer to join their Electrical team in Cortland, New York. This role focuses on Renewable Energy & Energy Storage and involves performing testing and evaluation on various products according to U.S., Canadian, and international product safety standards. The position includes writing reports and client communication, with a potential for 50% travel. Intertek's Electrical business line leverages over 100 years of product testing expertise to help clients meet safety, performance, environmental, and quality requirements across diverse industries.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in engineering
2+ years of experience in directly related field
Microsoft Office software experience is a must have
Must be aware of, and adhere to, safety practices and policies to ensure your own safety, as well as the safety of others who may be affected by your actions at work
Must be self-motivated and able to work independently in a fast-paced, multi-tasking environment with excellent organization and time-management skills
Ability to communicate and interact effectively in verbal written and presentation formats
Excellent interpersonal and demonstrated communication skills, both verbally and written
Must be customer focused and quality driven
Must have a valid unrestricted driver's license and reliable driving record
Ability to travel as business needs dictate, up to 50%

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering
Experience with U.S., Canadian, and other international product safety standards
Experience with utility interactive inverters and/or power conversion equipment
Experience with standards such as UL 9540, UL 1741, IEEE 1547, IEC 62109, etc.
Prior project management experience

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 and communicate with clients.
Read and determine applicability of national codes and standards clauses for the EUT (equipment under test).
Perform testing of products in accordance with standards, including but not limited to rating, leakage current, dielectric, temperature, pressure, stability, mechanical hazard, flammability, abnormal and fault insurance, rain, radiation, sound, and laser.
Supply information for quotes such as length of project, site needed, rental equipment, samples, and standards that will be used.
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, and articulated probes.
Use hand tools to build/calibrate test fixtures.
Provide sales support such as attending client visits.
Conduct construction review, create evaluation reports and test plans, conduct and/or witness testing, resolve technical and/or administrative issues to power electronics standards.
Communicate project status and test results to client, sales personnel, and management throughout testing.
Provide on-going support to clients as needed.
Perform additional duties as required.