Senior Codes Engineer

UL Standards & Engagement•Evanston, NC

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Codes Engineer supports a diverse portfolio of standards and manages interdisciplinary projects and technical initiatives that advance UL Standards & Engagement’s mission. As a senior technical contributor and subject matter expert, the role applies engineering expertise, code knowledge, and regulatory insight to complex and emerging safety challenges, while advancing recognition, adoption, and implementation of UL and ULC standards in model codes, regulations, and public safety frameworks. The position translates scientific research, incident trends, and emerging safety issues into strategies that inform standards development and code-related initiatives. The role leads technical projects, supports regulatory alignment, and collaborates across internal functions and with external stakeholders. It includes analyzing standards, research, test methods, codes, and regulatory requirements; developing code proposals and technical positions; engaging with code and regulatory bodies; providing technical guidance and education; and representing ULSE at professional forums. The position is a hybrid opportunity based in Evanston, Illinois; Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina; or Ottawa, Canada. UL Standards & Engagement is a nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing safety through scientific knowledge. It develops standards for the safe commercialization of evolving technologies, convenes experts to address risks, and shares knowledge through safety education and public outreach.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Fire Protection, Architecture, Building Science, Physical Science, or a related technical or professional discipline.
At least 7 years of directly related technical work experience.
Progressively responsible experience in engineering, codes, standards, regulatory affairs, fire and life safety, product safety, building design, code enforcement, or a related technical or professional field.
Familiarity with product safety, standards development, testing, certification, regulatory compliance, or a related technical role.
Experience participating in or supporting code development, standards development, regulatory, or consensus-based processes.
Experience with US and Canadian standards and codes, and national, regional, and international standardization bodies.
Advanced application and technical knowledge of engineering, regulatory systems, and principles related to product safety.
Broad knowledge of code development, adoption, and regulatory processes, including experience with NEC, ICC, or comparable codes and regulatory bodies.
Experience interpreting and applying model codes, regulations, and referenced standards, including applicable ICC, NFPA, NEC, UL, ULC, ASTM, ISO, or IEC requirements.
Ability to align project objectives and outputs with broader team and organizational priorities.
Strong project leadership and ability to independently manage complex, multi-phase initiatives involving multiple stakeholders and competing priorities.
Experience leading code, regulatory, standards-adoption, or public safety initiatives from technical analysis through stakeholder review and implementation.
Strong analytical and technical writing skills, including the ability to analyze issues and implement effective solutions.
Ability to develop technical comments, proposed code language, briefing materials, and executive-level recommendations.
Ability to analyze code language for technical accuracy, enforceability, consistency, and scope, and translate research, standards requirements, and emerging technology information into clear, enforceable language.
Strong communication and engagement skills, including facilitating technical discussions, building consensus, influencing outcomes, and presenting technical positions to committees, code officials, regulators, or public forums.
Collaborative interpersonal skills and ability to build partnerships across teams and effective relationships with senior leaders and external stakeholders.
Sound judgment, analytical rigor, commitment to technical quality, and the ability to think strategically and adapt in a dynamic industry landscape.

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree.
Professional Engineer licensure, code official certification, fire service certification, or another relevant professional credential.
Experience in ULSE core segment topics such as fire safety, mechanical safety, electrical systems, electrification, batteries, energy storage, and alternative energy technologies.

Responsibilities

Lead and manage interdisciplinary code projects and technical initiatives.
Execute codes and regulatory engagement strategies that advance recognition, reference, and adoption of UL and ULC standards.
Apply engineering expertise to complex safety challenges, evaluate emerging technologies, and develop practical solutions.
Analyze standards, research, test methods, model codes, and regulatory requirements to identify gaps, conflicts, emerging needs, and opportunities for alignment.
Develop and substantiate code change proposals, public comments, technical positions, correlation reviews, regulatory analyses, hearing testimony, and other technical documentation.
Monitor model code development, legislative and regulatory activity, enforcement trends, industry developments, adoption activity, and emerging safety issues; assess potential impacts and inform organizational priorities.
Manage projects across their lifecycle, setting priorities, coordinating resources, anticipating challenges, and ensuring timely delivery of high-quality outcomes.
Collaborate with Standards, Research, Government Affairs, Communications, Legal, and other internal functions to align technical positions and coordinate code-related activities.
Engage with the National Electrical Code, International Code Council, and other codes and regulatory bodies through committees, working groups, hearings, and technical forums.
Build and maintain relationships with code officials, regulators, standards development organizations, government representatives, technical experts, and other stakeholders.
Provide technical guidance on interpreting and applying codes, regulations, and referenced standards; develop and deliver training, presentations, and educational resources.
Represent ULSE at conferences, regulatory proceedings, seminars, and other professional forums; communicate technical positions and support stakeholder discussion and consensus building.
Maintain awareness of industry trends and external context relevant to the portfolio.
Independently execute tasks of varying complexity and scope, and perform other duties as directed.

Benefits

Bonus compensation eligibility for all employees.
Comprehensive medical insurance.
Dental insurance.
Vision insurance.
Life insurance.
401(k) matching of up to 5% of eligible pay.
Additional 4% retirement savings fund contribution after the first year of continuous employment.
Flexible working arrangements may be discussed with a manager, depending on the role.
Paid time off, including vacation, holiday, sick, and volunteer days.
Targeted development, reward, and recognition programs.