Field Based - Senior Project Engineer, HVAC Compliance

Intertek, a leading provider of ATIC (Assurance, Testing, Inspection, and Certification) Services, is looking for a Field Based - Senior Project Engineer, HVAC Compliance to join our HVAC Safety team in Cortland, NY.  This is a fantastic opportunity to grow a versatile career in battery and energy storage. By joining Intertek, your contributions will be valued as we continue to help the world Build Back Ever Better.

Intertek is a leading Total Quality Assurance provider to industries worldwide. Our network of more than 1,000 laboratories and offices and over 44,000 people in more than 100 countries, delivers innovative and bespoke Assurance, Testing, Inspection and Certification solutions for our customers’ operations and supply chains. Intertek Total Quality Assurance expertise, delivered consistently with precision, pace and passion, enabling our customers to power ahead safely.

The electrical team provides assurance, testing, inspection and certification for a variety of electric products, including appliances, consumer electronics, lighting, medical devices, information communications technology, HVACR, industrial, and energy transmission and distribution. Our dedicated professionals help ensure the quality and safety of electrical products used by people throughout the world.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 

The Field Based - Senior Project Engineer, HVAC Compliance 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 position is also responsible for providing local expertise in one or more product categories and mentoring and training less senior technical personnel.

REPORTING STRUCTURE

This Field Based - Senior Project Engineer, HVAC Compliance reports to Operational Leadership (e.g. Engineering Team Leader, Operations Manager, etc.) and is eligible for remote work, pending Site Director and HR approval.

EXAMPLES OF WORK

Listed examples are illustrative, and representative of the tasks required of the Senior Project Engineer, HVAC Compliance and are not intended to be complete or exclusive.

• Independently, conduct on and off-site evaluation of products to determine compliance with applicable standard(s). The Senior Project Engineer is responsible for more complex projects. To do this, Senior Project Engineer, HVAC Compliance must: 
  • Read and determine applicability of national codes and standards clauses for the EUT (equipment under test);
  • Read and understand 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 reviews and 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.
• Train and mentor less senior technical staff.
• Provide local technical expertise and maintain reviewer status in one or more product categories.
• Perform preliminary design reviews (PDR) both on and off site.
• Perform field labeling jobs.
• Proactively develop and communicate test procedures, new test fixtures and report shells for local office.
• Investigate technical complaints for the local office and support accreditations efforts by performing technical audits locally.
• Demonstrate enough product and/or standards knowledge to be considered an expert in multiple product categories for the local office.
• 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.
• May need to support on-site for a day or up to a week at a time as needed and depending on needs of the business. On-site could include support at the employee report-to location and / OR require the ability to commute to an alternative local laboratory.
• Regular check-in process to include achievements, roadblocks, priorities, etc. How do we measure success or progress (e.g., # reviews, committee meeting attendance and notes distribution, etc.)
• Within policy guidelines, identify, properly document, and recommend engineering judgments.
• Perform other work as required.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in engineering.
• 4-6 years directly related experience; prefer prior project management experience.
• Demonstrated experience with U.S., Canadian, and other international product safety standards, i.e., ANSI, CSA, UL, EN, IEC is preferred.
• Experience in standards such as UL1995, UL207, UL984, UL 508, UL508A, UL508C, UL 60335-1, UL 60335-2-34, UL 60335-2-40. ASHRAE Standard 15, and NFPA 70 (NEC) Standard preferred.
• Experience and qualifications with quality management systems (e.g. ISO 9001, ISO 17025, etc.).

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS and ABILITIES

• 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 deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
• Ability to make technical decisions and engineering judgments independently within established parameters.
• Excellent communication skills, in both verbal and written formats.
• Excellent organization and time management skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Must be self-motivated and able to work independently in a fast-paced, multi-tasking environment.
• Microsoft Office expertise.
• Effective time and project management skills in order to efficiently handle a variety and multiple project requests (quotations, certification projects, etc.) in order to meet on time delivery and improve turnaround timelines for customer project completion dates. 
• Frequent travel to Cortland, NY site required. 
• Travel up to 50%. 
• A valid driver's license and reliable driving record is required.

Why work at Intertek?

Intertek is a world leader in the $250 billion Quality Assurance market, with a proven, high-quality business model and a global network of customer-focused operations and highly engaged subject matter experts. At Intertek, we exercise our spirit of innovation, the passion of our people and our unmatched customer commitment to realize our purpose of making the world an ever better, safer, and more sustainable place for all. Learn more about

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Intertek is a drug-free workplace. As a condition of employment, all hires are required to pass a pre-employment drug test.

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The base wage or salary range for this position is $85K - $130K, negotiable based on geographic location. 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.

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