Project Engineer (m/f/i) - Power Generation

UL Solutions; Krefeld; Hybrid; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

UL Solutions is seeking a Project Engineer for Power Generation Systems. You will conduct technical evaluations, certification assessments, and manage projects related to generator assemblies and power products.

Hybrid work arrangement with opportunities to coordinate tests, travel to client sites, and interact with diverse stakeholders. Strong engineering background and familiarity with relevant UL standards are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in a technical discipline with four+ years of relevant engineering experience.
• Experience with genset assemblies, gas turbines, electrical generators, or related controls.
• Strong knowledge of power generation systems and safety-related control functions.

Responsibilities

• Defines project scope and planning by analyzing client input and product data.
• Travels to client sites to conduct tests or witness evaluations as needed.
• Communicates UL procedures, requirements, costs, and timelines to clients.
• Addresses client concerns and resolves issues during certification projects.
• Provides technical support for product inspection and follow-up services.
• Coordinates laboratory activities, data sheets, instructions, and test scheduling.
• Prepares reports and communicates project status to clients.

Skills

Project management

Technical communication

Power generation

Engineering analysis

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Job Description

The Project Engineer – Power Generation Systems (UL 2200 / UL 6200) is responsible for conducting technical evaluations, certification assessments, and project management activities for power generation equipment, generator assemblies, and power products.

Location: Neu-Isenburg/Germany

Work arrangement: Hybrid

Responsibilities

• Determines project scope, develops a preliminary plan of investigation, and determines project specifications such as cost, time, and sample requirements by analyzing client input, available supplemental data, and product construction.
• Projects may include frequent travel to conduct or witness tests at client sites.
• Communicates with clients to discuss technical issues, explain UL procedures and requirements, convey project cost, and negotiate completion date and sample requirements.
• Acts to address client concerns and to resolve client issues.
• Provides technical assistance to clients in reference to product inspection and follow-up services.
• Establishes appropriate test programs by reviewing files and manufacturer's information, examining samples, and applying UL requirements.
• Notifies client of any areas in which the product is not in compliance with UL requirements or of any changes in project scope or specifications.
• Coordinates laboratory activities by preparing data sheets and instructions to technicians, scheduling and reviewing work of Laboratory Technicians and support staff and establishing completion dates.
• Coordinates administrative aspects of project management.
• Serves as Project Handler of record and may sign as Reviewer of record as assigned.
• Communicates project status and results to clients through frequent contact and by preparing reports.
• Prepares Follow-Up Service Procedures and information pages.
• Integrates continuous improvement concepts and techniques into all aspects of the job.
• Resolves engineering issues associated with Variation Notices by analyzing and reporting on the acceptability of the variations.
• Develops special test methods and test equipment.
• Coordinates and/or performs File Reviews.
• May represent UL at industry related functions such as seminars and trade shows.
• May provide direction as a Primary Designated Engineer or Designated Engineer for specific product categories.
• May directs and review work of assigned staff.
• May train office, field, and/or laboratory staff and entry-level engineers.
• Provides technical assistance to laboratory and/or field staff.
• Read and follow the Underwriters Laboratories Code of Conduct and follow all physical and digital security practices.
• Performs other duties as directed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Power Systems Engineering, Mechatronics, Physics, or a related technical discipline and a minimum of four years of relevant engineering experience.
• Experience within one of the following disciplines: Genset assemblies (e.g. electrical generating equipment driven by gasoline, LP-gas, natural gas or diesel-fueled internal combustion engines), Gas turbines, electrical generators (low, medium and high voltage), controllers in use of power production (from smaller control units up to larger control panels), hydrogen generator (e.g. Solid Oxide Electrolyzer (SOEC) hydrogen generators that electrolyze water to produce hydrogen)
• Detailed knowledge of the technical vocabulary common to power generation systems, industrial control equipment, rotating electrical machines, electrical protection systems, and safety-related control functions.
• Preferred to have working knowledge of conformity standards in use in area of expertise. ANSI/CAN/UL/ULC 2200, ANSI/CAN/UL/ULC 6200, UL 1004 series, UL 508A, NFPA 70, NFPA 37, NFPA 110, and related certification requirements.
• Ability to independently evaluate complex products, conduct compliance assessments, review risk analyses, and determine certification requirements.
• Demonstrated project management skills, including planning, execution, testing coordination, customer communication, and technical decision-making.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain technical and regulatory requirements to internal and external stakeholders.