Staff Engineer - HVAC Performance

Intertek•Plano, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Intertek, a leading provider of quality and safety solutions, is seeking a Staff Engineer – HVAC Performance to join their Electrical team in Plano, Texas. This role involves supporting the HVAC Team with project work, conducting and attending audits, mentoring and training staff, and participating in technical standard development. The position requires at least 25% travel. Intertek's Electrical business line has over 100 years of product testing expertise, serving industries such as Medical, Lighting, Renewable Energy, HVACR, Appliances & Electronics, and more. They are a Total Quality Assurance Provider, focused on bringing 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, Standards and technical specifications
Comfortable working in a fast-paced, multi-project environment
Knowledge of Microsoft Office software, including Word, Excel, and Outlook
Ability to travel up to 25%, as business needs dictate
Must possess a valid unrestricted driver’s license and clean driving record

Nice To Haves

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

Interpret and apply UL, CSA, AHRI, ASHRAE, and DOE requirements to equipment under testing (EUT).
Develop test plans, evaluation strategies, and certification pathways aligned to project scope and customer needs.
Coordinate equipment and design test stands to accomplish project scope and meet customer needs.
Troubleshoot issues with equipment under testing (EUT).
Witness or conduct testing related to Performance and Energy Efficiency requirements.
Review Test Reports written by other engineers.
Support laboratory development, including upgrade of psychrometric chambers in accordance with the latest regulatory testing requirements, including expansion of certification scope.
Develop and execute training plans for less tenured engineers as well as provide mentorship for their project-work.
Participate in standard development committees and report upcoming regulation changes to Chief Engineer(s).
Conduct audits at customer facilities and other Intertek locations.
Participate in audits that take place at the Intertek Plano facility and assist in resolving identified non-conformities.
Travel to customer facilities and factories as required.
Other tasks as assigned by management.