Sr. Project Engineer, Building and Construction

Intertek•Arlington Heights, IL

7d•Hybrid

About The Position

Intertek, a leading provider of quality and safety solutions to many of the world’s top-recognized brands and companies, is actively seeking a Sr. Project Engineer to join our Building & Construction team in York, PA. This is a fantastic opportunity to grow a versatile career in Testing, Inspection, and Certification Services. Intertek's Building and Construction division is a suite of Intertek brands that are industry leaders across multiple architecture, engineering and construction disciplines, developing the most innovative product and project solutions. Intertek's project-related assurance, testing, inspection and consulting services are the risk management and quality assurance partner you need to ensure the reliability, safety and performance of your new developments, existing assets and facilities. Intertek is continually innovating and evolving to reduce risk for consumers, brands and organizations in every sector and industry around the world. We go beyond Testing, Inspection and Certification of products: we are a Total Quality Assurance Provider to industries worldwide. Our Purpose: Bringing quality, safety, and sustainability to life.

Requirements

Bachelors’ degree in engineering (Civil, Structural, Mechanical or similar) or closely related field of physical science
E.I.T. or technically equivalent experience
Experience in the field of building design and construction or building product development
Knowledge of the U. S. Building Codes and standards
Ability to read, understand and apply new test methods and procedures for assigned projects
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
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and collaboratively within a team
Good technical writing skills
Must be detail-oriented, accurate, and reliable
Project management skills
Problem solving skills
Experience with Microsoft Office suite of products
Follow and enforce safety requirements and company policies
Willingness to travel up to 25% of the time
Valid driver’s license and reliable driving record is required
This position may consider remote applicants; however, applicants must reside in and be able to legally work in the United States.

Nice To Haves

Licensed Professional Engineer (P.E.)
Experience within the Testing, Inspection and Certification Industry
Leadership skills sufficient to supervise subordinate engineers and related technical team members

Responsibilities

Assume complete responsibility including project management for building product evaluation projects including lead engineer for project teams
Conduct research of building codes, regulations, product standards, manufacturing methods, and quality control systems as necessary to assess conformance with building codes and standards for building materials, products and methods of construction
Develop product test plans based upon research findings
Communicate with clients on building codes, test preparation, procedures, test results, plant audits and reporting matters
Perform engineering analysis of test results to assess product performance
Perform engineering analysis in accordance with standard design methods
Create comprehensive reports of product evaluations substantiating conformance with codes and related product standards
Develop quality control documentation and conduct manufacturing plant audits for Intertek certified products
Provide supervision and guidance to entry-level and intermediate engineering and technical staff
Travel based on the needs of the business
Maintain personal knowledge and skills necessary to remain current with industry
Represent Intertek with participation in industry associations and, codes and standards technical committees