Staff Engineer - HVAC Performance

About the role

The Staff Engineer – HVAC Performance is responsible for supporting the Plano, TX HVAC Team with project work, conducting and attending audits, mentoring and training staff, and participating in technical standard development. This position will travel at least 25% of the time.

Responsibilities

• Interpret and apply UL, CSA, AHRI, ASHRAE, and DOE requirements to equipment under testing (EUT).
• Develop test plans, evaluation strategies, and certification pathways aligned to project scope and customer needs.
• Cookware and design test stands to accomplish project scope and meet customer needs.
• Troubleshoot issues with equipment under testing (EUT).
• Witness or conduct testing related to Performance and Energy Efficiency requirements.
• Review Test Reports written by other engineers.
• Support laboratory development, including upgrade of psychrometric chambers in accordance with the latest regulatory testing requirements, including expansion of certification scope.
• Develop and execute training plans for less tenured engineers as well as provide mentorship for their project-work.
• Participate in standard development committees and report upcoming regulation changes to Chief Engineer(s).
• Conduct audits at customer facilities and other Intertek locations.
• Participate in audits that take place at the Intertek Plano facility and assist in resolving identified non-conformities.
• Travel to customer facilities and factories as required.

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 Mechanical drawings Standards and technical specifications
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, multi-project environment
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office software, including Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Valid unrestricted driver’s license and clean driving record

Preferred Requirements

• Experience with programming and operating psychrometric chambers
• 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