Project Engineer - Fire Alarm Control Panels

Responsibilities

• Independently 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.
• Notifies client of any areas in which the product is not in compliance with UL requirements or of any changes in project scope or specifications.
• Captures and reviews laboratory activities by preparing data sheets and instructions to technicians, scheduling and reviewing work of Laboratory Technicians and support staff, and establishing completion dates.
• Coordinates 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.
• Solves engineering issues associated with Variation Notices by analyzing and reporting on the acceptability of the variations.
• Promotes development of new and/or revised UL requirements.
• Develops special test methods and test equipment.
• Coordinates and/or performs File Reviews.
• May represent UL at industry related functions such as seminars and trade shows.
• Might provide direction as a Primary Designated Engineer or Designated Engineer for specific product categories.
• Might direct and review work of assigned staff.
• Might train office, field, and/or laboratory staff and entry-level engineers.
• Provides technical assistance to laboratory and/or field staff.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering required.
• 3-5 years of experience in control panels or in testing, inspection, and certification (TIC).
• Strong communication skills and the ability to interact with customers.
• Project management experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.