Project Engineer - Renewable Energy & Energy Storage

Intertek, a leading provider of quality and safety solutions, is seeking a Project Engineer to join our Electrical team in Cortland, New York. This role focuses on Renewable Energy & Energy Storage, offering an opportunity to build a career in a growing industry.

Intertek's Electrical business line leverages over 100 years of product testing expertise to help clients meet safety, performance, environmental, and quality requirements across industries such as Medical, Lighting, Renewable Energy, HVACR, Appliances & Electronics, Hazardous Locations, Industrial Equipment, Life Safety & Security, IT & Telecom Equipment. Our global network of laboratories employs world-class experts to deliver accurate testing and certification that exceeds client expectations.

About the role

The Project Engineer-Renewable Energy & Energy Storage is responsible for independently performing testing and evaluation on a variety of products to U.S., Canadian, and other international product safety standards. This includes writing reports and communicating with clients. This position may require up to 50% travel.

Responsibilities

• Read and determine applicability of national codes and standards clauses for the EUT (equipment under test).
• Perform testing of products in accordance with standards, including but not limited to: rating, leakage current, dielectric, temperature, pressure, stability, mechanical hazard, flammability, abnormal and fault insurance, rain, radiation, sound, and laser.
• Supply information for quotes such as length of project, site needed, rental equipment, samples, and standards that will be used.
• Set up and operate standard test equipment including spectrum analyzer, oscilloscope, multi-meter, dielectric strength tester, ground continuity tester, digital multi-meter, surge generator, over-voltage tester, environmental condition chamber, and articulated probes.
• Use hand tools to build and calibrate test fixtures.
• Provide sales support, including attending client visits.
• Conduct construction review, create evaluation reports and test plans, conduct and/or witness testing, and resolve technical and/or administrative issues related to power electronics standards.
• Communicate project status and test results to clients, sales personnel, and management throughout testing.
• Provide ongoing support to clients as needed.
• Perform additional duties as required.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in engineering.
• 2+ years of experience in a directly related field.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office software.
• Awareness of and adherence to safety practices and policies to ensure personal safety and the safety of others.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently in a fast-paced, multi-tasking environment with excellent organization and time-management skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, both verbal and written.
• Customer-focused and quality-driven.
• Valid unrestricted driver's license and reliable driving record.
• Ability to travel as business needs dictate, up to 50%.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering.
• Experience with U.S., Canadian, and other international product safety standards.
• Experience with utility interactive inverters and/or power conversion equipment.
• Experience with standards such as UL 9540, UL 1741, IEEE 1547, IEC 62109, etc.
• Prior project management experience.

Pay

The base wage or salary range for this position is $75,000 - $90,000. Individual compensation packages are based on factors unique to each candidate, including skill set, experience, qualifications, and other job-related reasons.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Life and disability insurance.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Generous vacation and sick time (PTO).
• Tuition reimbursement.