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

Intertek•Mcgraw, NY

6d•Remote

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 for the Northeast U.S., preferably in the New Jersey area, to join our Electrical team. Intertek's Electrical business line has over 100 years of product testing expertise to help clients meet safety, performance, environmental, and quality requirements across various industries. We are a Total Quality Assurance Provider, focused on bringing quality, safety, and sustainability to life. The Field Based Sr. Project Engineer is responsible for independently performing testing and evaluation on a variety of products according to U.S., Canadian, and international product safety standards, writing reports, and communicating with clients. This role also involves providing local expertise and mentoring less senior technical personnel.

Requirements

Remote - Northeast U.S., preferably in the New Jersey area
Bachelor’s degree in engineering
4 years of directly related experience
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form
Ability to make technical decisions and engineering judgments independently within established guidelines
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Experience with U.S., Canadian, and other international product safety standards (i.e., ANSI, CSA, UL, EN, IEC etc.)
Up to 75% travel, as business dictates
Valid unrestricted driver’s license and reliable driving record
Model Intertek’s 10X Energies at all times within the work place, practicing business the right way
Be aware of, and adhere to, safety practices and policies to ensure your own safety, as well as the safety of others who may be affected by your actions at work
Ability to work in fast-paced, multi-tasking environment with shifting priorities and demanding deadlines
Must be detailed-oriented and able to effectively prioritize and organize workload, with efficient time management
Ability to communicate and interact effectively in verbal written and presentation formats
Must possess the fundamental technical and administrative skills required to perform the job duties
Must be customer focused and quality driven
This is a remote position; however, applicants must reside in and be able to legally work in the United States

Nice To Haves

Reside in the New Jersey area
Master's degree in engineering
6 years of directly related experience
Professional Engineer (PE) License

Responsibilities

Independently conduct on and off-site evaluation of products to determine compliance with applicable standard(s).
Perform more complex projects.
Read and determine applicability of national codes and standards clauses for the EUT (equipment under test).
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, document results.
Perform testing of products in accordance with standards, including rating, leakage current, dielectric, temperature, pressure, stability, mechanical hazard, flammability, abnormal and fault insurance, rain, radiation, sound, and laser tests.
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.
Proactively develop and communicate test procedures and report shells for the Cortland, NY office.
Investigate technical complaints and support accreditations 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 client, sales personnel, and management throughout testing.
Provide on-going support to clients as needed.
Actively represent Intertek by participating on standards/industry committees and/or associations.
Identify, properly document, and recommend engineering judgments within policy guidelines.
Perform other work as required.