Sr. Project Engineer - Electrical Safety, Remote, Northeast U.S.

Intertek Global • Cortland, NY

92d • $95,000 - $111,500

About The Position

Intertek, a Nationally Recognized Testing Lab (NRTL) and leading provider of ATIC (Assurance, Testing, Inspection, and Certification) Services, is seeking a Remote Field Based Sr. Project Engineer - Electrical Safety in the Northeast U.S., preferably in the New Jersey area. This position involves independently performing testing and evaluation on a variety of products to meet U.S., Canadian, and international product safety standards, writing reports, and communicating with clients. The role also includes providing local expertise in one or more product categories and mentoring less senior technical personnel.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering.
• 4+ years of directly relatable experience.
• Demonstrated experience with U.S., Canadian, and other international product safety standards (e.g., ANSI, CSA, UL, EN, IEC).
• Microsoft Office expertise.
• Ability to travel as business needs dictate up to 75%.
• A valid driver's license and reliable driving record.

Nice To Haves

• 6+ years of experience in a similar industry.
• Master's degree in engineering.
• Professional Engineering (PE) License.

Responsibilities

• Independently conduct on and off-site evaluation of products to determine compliance with applicable standards.
• Read and determine applicability of national codes and standards clauses for the equipment under test (EUT).
• Read and understand mechanical and electrical schematics and manufacturing instructions.
• Validate the project scope and sample applicability.
• Identify and locate test instruments and equipment required for testing.
• Follow established test plan.
• Set up and operate EUT; perform and document simple repairs on EUT as needed.
• Conduct thorough construction review and document results.
• Perform testing of products in accordance with standards, including core tests such as rating, leakage current, dielectric, temperature, pressure, stability, mechanical hazard, flammability, abnormal and fault insurance, rain, radiation, sound, and laser.
• Perform preliminary design reviews (PDR) both on and off site.
• Perform field labeling jobs.
• Provide local technical expertise and maintain reviewer status in one or more product categories.
• Develop and communicate test procedures and report shells for the Cortland, NY office.
• Investigate technical complaints and support accreditation efforts by performing technical audits locally.
• Provide quotations for a large array of standards and complex projects and products.
• Provide complex sales support such as giving presentations during client visits.
• Communicate project status and test results to clients, sales personnel, and management throughout testing.
• Actively represent Intertek by participating on standards/industry committees and/or associations.
• Identify, document, and recommend engineering judgments within policy guidelines.
• Perform other work as required.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Generous vacation/sick time (PTO).
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Paid holidays.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees