Sr. Project Engineer - HVAC

Intertek•Cortland, NY

1d•$80,000 - $95,000•Onsite

About The Position

Intertek is seeking a Senior Project Engineer to join its Electrical team in Cortland, New York. The role independently performs testing and evaluation of a variety of products against U.S., Canadian, and other international product safety standards, prepares reports, and communicates with clients. The engineer provides local expertise in one or more product categories and mentors and trains less senior technical personnel. The position may involve travel; the posting states a potential for 50% travel and separately lists travel of up to 25% as a minimum qualification. The engineer reviews applicable codes, standards, schematics, manufacturing instructions, and project scope; determines appropriate test instruments and equipment; sets up and operates equipment under test; and performs and documents repairs as needed. Work includes certification and testing of batteries, battery energy storage systems, combiner boxes, on-grid and off-grid inverters, DC-DC converters, and PV modules. The role also involves construction reviews, evaluation reports, test plans, testing or witnessing tests, compiling results, and submitting final reports for review. The engineer communicates project status and results to clients, sales staff, and management; provides ongoing client support and sales support; helps supply project information for quotes; handles samples; and performs additional duties as required. Compensation is listed as $80,000–$95,000. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, a 401(k) with company match, vacation and sick time (PTO), and tuition reimbursement.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering.
At least 4 years of experience in a directly related field.
Valid unrestricted driver’s license and reliable driving record.
Microsoft Office software experience.
Awareness of and adherence to safety practices and policies to ensure personal and workplace safety.
Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, multitasking environment, with strong organization and time-management skills.
Ability to communicate and interact effectively in verbal, written, and presentation formats.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written.
Customer-focused and quality-driven approach.
Ability to travel as business needs dictate; the minimum qualifications specify up to 25% travel.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in electrical or mechanical engineering.
Prior project management experience.
Direct experience in renewable energy and knowledge of U.S., Canadian, and other international product safety standards, including ANSI, CSA, UL, EN, and IEC standards such as UL 9540, UL 9540A, UL 3141, UL 1973, UL 2200, UL 67, and UL 891.
Experience with inverter standards such as UL 1741, IEEE 1547, and IEC 62109.

Responsibilities

Read national codes and standards clauses and determine their applicability to equipment under test.
Read and understand electrical and mechanical schematics, manufacturing instructions, and published or client-provided performance and product safety standards.
Validate project scope and sample applicability.
Identify and locate the test instruments and equipment required for a project.
Set up and operate equipment under test and perform and document simple repairs as needed.
Perform certification and testing of products including batteries, battery energy storage systems, combiner boxes, on-grid and off-grid inverters, DC-DC converters, and PV modules.
Conduct construction reviews; create evaluation reports and test plans; conduct or witness testing; and resolve technical or administrative issues related to power electronics standards.
Set up and operate standard test equipment and use hand tools to build or calibrate test fixtures.
Perform product testing in accordance with standards, including battery cycling, temperature and humidity testing, durability cycling, voltage and current measurement, dielectric and pressure testing, fault-condition simulation, and environmental tests such as rain, dust, and corrosion.
Compile test results, data, and product descriptions; prepare final reports using established report templates; and submit reports for reviewer approval.
Communicate project status and test results to clients, sales personnel, and management, and provide ongoing client support.
Train and mentor less senior technical staff.
Provide project information for quotes, including project duration, site requirements, rental equipment, samples, and applicable standards.
Follow sample-handling procedures, log samples in and out, move equipment within the facility as needed, and package samples for shipment.
Provide sales support, including attending client visits.
Perform additional duties as required.