Senior Codes Engineer

UL Standards & Engagement•Evanston, IL

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Codes Engineer at UL Standards & Engagement (ULSE) supports a diverse portfolio of standards and manages interdisciplinary projects and technical initiatives that advance the organization’s safety, security, and sustainability 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, and advances the recognition, adoption, and implementation of UL and ULC standards within model codes, regulations, and public safety frameworks. The role translates scientific research, incident trends, and emerging safety issues into strategies that inform standards development and code-related initiatives. It leads technical projects, supports regulatory alignment, and collaborates with internal functions and external stakeholders to strengthen ULSE’s influence in code development and public safety. The position is a hybrid opportunity based in the Evanston, Illinois; Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina; or Ottawa, Canada office.

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.
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.
Experience 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.
Ability to align project objectives and outputs with broader team and organizational priorities.
Ability to independently lead complex, multi-phase initiatives involving multiple stakeholders and competing priorities, including code, regulatory, standards-adoption, or public safety initiatives from technical analysis through 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; analyze code language for technical accuracy, enforceability, consistency, and scope; and translate research, standards requirements, and emerging technology information into clear code or regulatory language.
Strong communication and engagement skills, including facilitating technical discussions, building consensus, influencing outcomes among diverse stakeholders, and presenting technical positions in 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, strategic thinking, and adaptability.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Lead and manage interdisciplinary code projects and technical initiatives, including targeted codes and regulatory engagement strategies to advance UL and ULC standards.
Apply engineering expertise and technical knowledge to complex safety challenges, emerging technologies, and 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 activities, enforcement trends, industry developments, adoption activity, and emerging safety issues; assess their potential impacts and inform organizational priorities.
Manage interdisciplinary projects throughout their lifecycle, setting priorities, coordinating resources, anticipating challenges, and delivering timely, high-quality outcomes.
Collaborate with Standards, Research, Government Affairs, Communications, Legal, and other internal functions to align technical positions and code-related activities.
Engage with the National Electrical Code (NEC), International Code Council (ICC), and other relevant codes and regulatory bodies through committees, working groups, hearings, and technical forums.
Build and maintain relationships with code officials, regulatory authorities, standards development organizations, government representatives, technical experts, and other stakeholders.
Provide technical guidance on codes, regulations, and referenced standards; develop and deliver training, presentations, and educational resources.
Represent ULSE at conferences, regulatory proceedings, seminars, and professional forums, communicating technical positions and supporting stakeholder discussions and consensus building.
Maintain awareness of industry trends and external developments affecting ULSE standards, research, and public safety priorities.
Independently execute tasks of varying complexity and scope.
Perform other duties as directed.

Benefits

Bonus compensation eligibility for all employees.
Medical insurance.
Dental insurance.
Vision insurance.
Life insurance.
401(k) matching of up to 5% of eligible pay.
An additional 4% retirement savings contribution after the first year of continuous employment.
Potential flexible working arrangements, depending on role and manager discussion.
Paid time off, including vacation, holidays, sick days, and volunteer days.
Targeted development, reward, and recognition programs.