Senior Project Engineer - Heat Pumps

UL Solutions; Carugate; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

UL Solutions is seeking a Senior Project Engineer - Heat Pumps to lead testing, certification, and evaluation of residential and commercial heat pump technologies. You will provide technical leadership across performance, energy efficiency, and certification activities.

You will collaborate with manufacturers and internal teams to define scope, timelines and deliverables, and help expand UL Solutions' capabilities in HVAC testing and standards development.

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 10+ years in heat pump tech, HVAC testing, or standards.
• Strong knowledge of EN 14511, EN 14825, EN 12102, EN 16147, ISO 5151, ISO 13253, ISO 16358.
• Experience in accredited testing or certification environments.
• Excellent communication and customer-facing skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage heat pump certification and testing projects from initial engagement 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.
• Coordinate 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.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Technical leadership

Customer-facing skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related

Job description

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Qualifications

• 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.

About Us

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.

About The Team

There's nothing more fundamental than the air we breathe and the water we drink. Our rigorous testing processes help providers deliver these fundamental building blocks safely around the world. And with the rise of smart, connected homes, the work we do has never been more exciting — or more innovative. Whether it’s light pollution, security systems or smart appliances, we work with commercial systems to ensure their performance and safety for people around the world. We’re passionate about exploring new solutions and finding better ways to help create healthier, happier environments. Join our team and play an essential role in shaping safer futures.