Sr. Staff Engineer - HVAC Performance

Intertek•Plano, TX

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Intertek is seeking a Sr. Staff Engineer – HVAC Performance to join their Electrical team in Plano, Texas. This role offers a career opportunity in facilitating international trade and regulatory product testing. Intertek's Electrical business line has over 100 years of expertise in product testing, helping clients meet safety, performance, environmental, and quality requirements across various industries. They are a Total Quality Assurance Provider, aiming to bring quality, safety, and sustainability to life.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering (Electrical Engineering degree considered with relevant experience).
10+ years of experience in HVAC product design/testing, energy efficiency, and the regulatory landscape.
Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics & one-lines, mechanical drawings, piping diagrams, standards, and technical specifications.
Comfortable working in a fast-paced, multi-project environment.
Ability to apply principles of logic or scientific thinking to a wide range of intellectual and practical problems.
Knowledge of Microsoft Office software, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Advanced experience with U.S., Canadian, and other International Energy Efficiency standards, i.e., ASHRAE, AHRI, CFR, ISO.
Ability to deal with non-verbal symbolism (formulas, scientific equations, graphs, etc.) in its most difficult phases.
Ability to deal with a variety of abstract and concrete variables.
Ability to make technical decisions and engineering judgments independently where limited standardization exists.
Excellent communication skills, in both verbal and written formats.
Excellent leadership skills.
Excellent interpersonal skills.
Must possess a valid unrestricted driver’s license and clean driving record.
Ability to travel up to 25%, as business needs dictate.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering.
Experience with programming and operating psychrometric chambers.
Experience diagnosing issues with HVAC Equipment and implementing resolutions.
Familiarity with standards such as: AHRI 140, AHRI 210/240, AHRI 340/360, AHRI 840, AHRI 920, AHRI 1230, AHRI 1380, ASHRAE 37.
Project coordination or customer-facing technical experience.

Responsibilities

Provide engineering expertise to evaluate product conformance to standards.
Review final evaluation reports.
Resolve technical and/or administrative issues.
Direct and lead technical training and development.
Oversee technical operations.
Communicate with clients, management, accreditors, and AHJs (Authorities Having Jurisdiction).
Interpret and apply UL, CSA, AHRI, ASHRAE, and DOE requirements to equipment under testing (EUT).
Develop, lead, and/or support testing, inspection, and certification programs.
Plan, coordinate, and control project work progress, keeping clients informed.
Review project files for compliance with operating procedures.
Make technical decisions regarding the interpretation and applicability of standards, and the development of test programs.
Interact with clients, accreditors, and/or AHJs to resolve issues and escalate when necessary.
Participate in technical committees and standards development.
Present and publish technical papers.
Supervise, train, and develop junior staff.
Make recommendations on capital expenditures and commission new test apparatus.
Serve as technical director for a sub-stream or location.
Generate and approve engineering judgments.
Perform final engineering review (signature authority) for final reports.
Provide input into quality assurance of programs.
Organize resources for optimal utilization.
Follow, implement, and ensure Company policies and procedures are followed.
Provide support to other departments or staff as required.
Promote new business directions consistent with Company objectives.
Accomplish special assignments as directed by management.
Perform other work as required.