Staff Engineer - Industrial

About the role

The Staff Engineer is responsible for supporting the Plano, TX Industrial 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, IEEE, ANSI, CSA, IEC, and utility specifications to equipment under testing (EUT)
• Conduct on-site and laboratory-based design reviews, construction inspections, and compliance assessments
• Develop test plans, evaluation strategies, and certification pathways aligned to project scope and customer needs
• Witness or conduct testing related to: Dielectric withstand & insulation coordination, Temperature rise & current ratings, Grounding & bonding, Mechanical integrity & enclosure protection, Environmental exposure & abnormal/fault conditions
• Support preliminary design reviews (PDRs) for utility-facing and grid-connected equipment
• Aid customers in resolving nonconformances and design gaps identified during evaluations
• Develop laboratory capabilities to expand 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 Engineers
• 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, factories, and substations as required
• Perform other tasks as assigned by management

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering (Mechanical considered with relevant power experience)
• 10+ years of experience in power, utility, industrial, or electrical equipment engineering
• Ability to read and interpret: Electrical schematics & one-lines, Mechanical drawings, Standards and technical specifications
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, multi-project environment
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools
• Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record

Preferred Requirements

• Experience with utility, substation, or grid equipment
• Familiarity with standards such as: IEEE C37 series, UL 891 / UL 1558 / UL 508, ANFPA codes, ANSI / CSA / IEC standards
• Exposure to: Short-circuit studies, Temperature rise testing, Insulation coordination, Grounding & bonding requirements
• Prior experience with utilities, EPCs, OEMs, or testing laboratories
• Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) certification
• Project coordination or customer-facing technical experience