Sr. Project Engineer - Electrical Safety, Remote, Northeast U.S.

About the role

The Field Based Sr. Project Engineer is responsible for independently performing testing and evaluation on a variety of products to the provisions of U.S., Canadian and other international product safety standards; writing reports; and communicating with clients. This Field Based Sr. Project Engineer is also responsible for providing local expertise in one or more product categories and mentoring and training less senior technical personnel.

Responsibilities

• Independently, conduct on and off-site evaluation of products to determine compliance with applicable standard(s).
• Read and determine applicability of national codes and standards clauses for the EUT (equipment under test).
• Read and understand mechanical and electrical schematics and manufacturing instructions.
• Validate the project scope and sample applicability.
• Under scope of the project, identify and locate test instruments and equipment required for testing.
• Follow established test plan.
• Set up and operate EUT; perform and document simple repairs on EUT as needed.
• Conduct thorough construction review, document results.
• Perform testing of products in accordance with standards.
• Core tests include, but are not limited to: rating, leakage current, dielectric, temperature, pressure, stability, mechanical hazard, flammability, abnormal and fault insurance, rain, radiation, sound, and laser.
• Perform preliminary design reviews (PDR) both on and off site.
• Perform field labeling jobs.
• Provide local technical expertise and maintain reviewer status in one or more product categories.
• Proactively develop and communicate test procedures and report shells for Cortland, NY office.
• Investigate technical complaints and support accreditations efforts by performing technical audits locally.
• Provide quotations for a large array of standards and complex projects and products.
• Provide complex sales support such as giving presentations during client visits.
• Communicate project status and test results to client, sales personnel, and management throughout testing.
• Provide on-going support to clients as needed.
• Actively represent Intertek by participating on standards/industry committees and/or associations.
• Within policy guidelines, identify, properly document, and recommend engineering judgments.
• Perform other work as required.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering
• 4 years of directly related experience
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
• Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form
• Ability to make technical decisions and engineering judgments independently within established
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Experience with U.S., Canadian, and other international product safety standards (i.e., ANSI, CSA, UL, EN, IEC etc.)
• Up to 75% travel, as business dictates
• Valid unrestricted driver’s license and reliable driving record

Qualifications

• Location: Remote - Northeast U.S., preferably in the New Jersey area
• Reside in the New Jersey area
• Master's degree in engineering
• 6 years of directly related experience
• Professional Engineer (PE) License

Benefits

Individual compensation packages are based on a variety of factors unique to each candidate including skill set, experience, qualifications, and other job-related reasons. In addition to competitive compensation packages, Intertek employees are eligible for a variety of benefits including paid time off, paid holidays, paid parental leave, medical plan options, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, a 401(k) plan with company matching, tuition reimbursement, and more.

Pay

The salary range for this position is $95K - $115K.

Schedule

This is a remote position; however, applicants must reside in and be able to legally work in the United States.