Senior Project Engineer - Heat Pumps

UL, LLC; España; Remote; EUR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

UL Solutions in Spain is seeking a Senior Project Engineer - Heat Pumps to lead certification, testing and evaluation of residential and commercial heat pump technologies, guiding projects from engagement to final approval.

You will act as a technical expert, develop innovative test methods, apply EN and ISO standards, coordinate laboratories, and collaborate with manufacturers and industry bodies to advance energy efficiency in HVAC.

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Energy or HVAC related field.
• Experience with heat pump technology and testing standards.
• Proven ability to manage complex technical projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead heat pump certification and testing projects from engagement to final certification.
• Define scope, testing requirements, costs, timelines and deliverables.
• Review designs and data to determine compliance with standards.
• Provide technical recommendations and solve engineering challenges.
• Coordinate with customers, laboratories, and internal teams.

Skills

Heat pump technology

HVAC performance testing

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Technical standards

Education

Mechanical Engineering

Energy Engineering

HVAC Engineering

Engineering Technology

Job description

Help Shape the Future of Heat Pump Technology

The transition to low-carbon heating is transforming the HVAC industry, and heat pumps are at the centre of that change.

We're looking for a Senior Project Engineer - Heat Pumps to join our team and provide technical leadership in the testing, certification, and evaluation of residential and commercial heat pump technologies. This role offers a unique opportunity to work with leading manufacturers, influence industry standards, support innovative product development, and contribute to the adoption of more sustainable energy solutions worldwide.

You will be a recognised technical expert, supporting customers and colleagues across a wide range of performance, energy efficiency, and certification activities while helping to shape the future of heat pump technologies.

Lead Complex Technical Projects

• Manage heat pump certification and testing projects from initial customer engagement through to final certification.
• Define project scope, testing requirements, costs, timelines, and technical deliverables.
• Review technical documentation, product designs, and test data to determine compliance with applicable standards.
• Provide technical recommendations and resolve complex engineering challenges.

Drive Technical Excellence

• Act as a subject matter expert for heat pump performance and energy efficiency standards.
• Interpret and apply international and regional standards to support customers and internal stakeholders.
• Develop innovative test methods and evaluation approaches for emerging technologies.
• Support the development of new laboratory capabilities and technical procedures.

Influence Industry Standards

• Represent the organisation on international, regional, and national technical committees.
• Collaborate with industry associations, certification scheme owners, and accreditation bodies.
• Contribute to the evolution of performance, sustainability, and energy efficiency requirements across the HVAC sector.

Support Laboratory Operations

• Coordinate and witness testing at manufacturer facilities and third-party laboratories.
• Develop technical guidance, training materials, and best practice documentation.
• Support accreditation activities, technical audits, proficiency testing, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Partner with Customers and Industry Leaders

• Provide expert technical support throughout the certification process.
• Build strong relationships with manufacturers and industry stakeholders.
• Support business development by identifying market opportunities and promoting new services.
• Work closely with engineering, laboratory, certification, and commercial teams to expand service capabilities.

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Energy Engineering, HVAC Engineering, Engineering Technology, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in heat pump technology, HVAC performance testing, certification, product development, or standards development.
• Strong technical knowledge of applicable standards: EN 14511, EN 14825, EN 12102, EN 16147, ISO 5151, ISO 13253, and ISO 16358.
• Experience working within accredited testing or certification environments.
• Strong project management and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Ability to apply technical expertise to complex or novel products and technologies.
• Excellent communication and customer-facing skills.

A global leader in applied safety science, UL Solutions (NYSE: ULS) transforms safety, security and sustainability challenges into opportunities for customers in more than 110 countries. UL Solutions delivers testing, inspection and certification services, together with software products and advisory offerings, that support our customers’ product innovation and business growth. The UL Mark serves as a recognized symbol of trust in our customers’ products and reflects an unwavering commitment to advancing our safety mission. We help our customers innovate, launch new products and services, navigate global markets and complex supply chains, and grow sustainably and responsibly into the future. Our science is your advantage.

UL LLC has been and will continue to be an equal opportunity employer. To assure full implementation of this equal employment policy, we will take steps to assure that:

Persons are recruited, hired, assigned and promoted without regard to race, color, age, sex or gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, religion, creed, national origin, ethnicity, citizenship, ancestry, disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, pregnancy, marital or familial status, or any other protected category under applicable law.