Engineer Project Associate - Fire Alarm Control Panels

Responsibilities

• Determines project scope, develops a preliminary plan of investigation, and determines project specifications.
• Initiates communication with clients to promote and explain the benefits of new and existing services.
• Follows up on contacts from clients.
• Communicates with clients to discuss technical issues, explain UL procedures and requirements, convey project cost, and negotiate completion date and sample requirements.
• Acts to address client concerns and to resolve client issues.
• Provides technical assistance to clients in reference to product inspection and follow-up services.
• Establishes appropriate test programs by reviewing files and manufacturer's information, examining samples, and applying UL requirements.
• Examines samples for compliance with UL requirements and notifies client of any areas in which the product is not in compliance or of any changes in project scope or specifications.
• Captures administrative aspects of project management.
• Serves as Project Handler of record and may sign as Reviewer of record as assigned.
• Communicates project status and results to clients through frequent contact and by preparing reports.
• Prepares Follow-Up Service Procedures and information pages.
• Integrates continuous improvement concepts and techniques into all aspects of the job.
• Resolves engineering issues associated with Variation Notices by analyzing and reporting on the acceptability of the variations.
• Assists in the development of UL requirements.
• Assists in developing special test methods and test equipment.
• Analyzes test program for adequacy and sequence.
• May coordinate and/or perform File Reviews, as directed.
• May represent UL at industry related functions such as seminars and trade shows.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or similar field required.
• 1-2 years of experience in an industrial laboratory or engineering required.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office required.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to interact with customers.

What we offer

• Total Rewards: Estimated salary range for this position is $75,000-90,000.
• Awarded annual bonus compensation with a target payout of 5% of the base salary.
• Health benefits such as medical, dental and vision; wellness benefits such as mental and financial health; and retirement savings (401K).
• Paid time off including vacation (15 days), holiday (12 days) and sick time off (72 hours).