Staff Engineer - HVAC Performance

Intertek•Plano, TX

2d•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 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 including Medical, Lighting, Renewable Energy, HVACR, Appliances & Electronics, Hazardous Locations, Industrial Equipment, Life Safety & Security, and IT & Telecom Equipment. Intertek's global network of laboratories employs experts who deliver quality, accurate testing and certification. The company is committed to innovation and risk reduction for consumers, brands, and organizations, functioning as a Total Quality Assurance Provider worldwide with a purpose of 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.
Ability to read and interpret Mechanical drawings.
Ability to read and interpret 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

Supporting the Plano, TX HVAC Team with project work.
Conducting and attending audits.
Mentoring and training staff.
Participating in technical standard development.
Interpreting and applying UL, CSA, AHRI, ASHRAE, and DOE requirements to equipment under testing (EUT).
Developing test plans, evaluation strategies, and certification pathways aligned to project scope and customer needs.
Coordinating equipment and designing test stands to accomplish project scope and meet customer needs.
Troubleshooting issues with equipment under testing (EUT).
Witnessing or conducting testing related to Performance and Energy Efficiency requirements.
Reviewing Test Reports written by other engineers.
Supporting laboratory development, including upgrade of psychrometric chambers in accordance with the latest regulatory testing requirements, including expansion of certification scope.
Developing and executing training plans for less tenured engineers as well as providing mentorship for their project-work.
Participating in standard development committees and reporting upcoming regulation changes to Chief Engineer(s).
Conducting audits at customer facilities and other Intertek locations.
Participating in audits that take place at the Intertek Plano facility and assisting in resolving identified non-conformities.
Traveling to customer facilities and factories as required.
Performing other tasks as assigned by management.