Certification Engineer - Building Materials & Fire Testing

FM; Chepachet (RI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

FM Approvals is a global leader in third-party testing and certification services for property loss prevention products. This role focuses on planning, conducting, and directing evaluation and certification in building materials and assemblies within our laboratories and offices.

Qualified applicants will have a technical degree with several years of experience, strong project management and communication skills, and familiarity with FM Standards.

Qualifications

• BS in technical area + 5 years’ experience or MS in technical area.
• Technical degree in civil, structural or mechanical engineering preferred.
• Knowledge of, and experience with, building materials, components, and roofing assemblies is desired.
• A background in structural engineering, steel decking for roofs, statics and/or material properties is beneficial.
• Successful candidate should have demonstrated project management skills, results analysis skills, superior written and verbal communication skills and computer proficiency with programs such as Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Professional registration and / or knowledge of FM Property Loss Prevention Datasheets is beneficial. Knowledge of FM Approvals Standards is preferred.
• Candidate must have the ability to read, write and speak English proficiently and the ability to understand and follow English instructions.

Responsibilities

• Plan, conduct and direct the evaluation and certification of property loss prevention products in the area of building materials and assemblies.
• Supervise tests, document results, and prepare written reports and other complex tasks associated with third party product certification.
• Develop proposals and manage projects; may include presenting to trade associations.
• Work environment includes both office and laboratory; overnight travel to consult with customers and attend technical conferences is typically <20%.

Skills

Project management

Technical writing

Verbal communication

English proficiency

Education

BS in technical area

MS in technical area

Tools

Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

FM Approvals is a global leader in third-party testing and certification services for property loss prevention products. This role focuses on planning, conducting, and directing evaluation and certification in building materials and assemblies within our laboratories and offices.

Qualified applicants will have a technical degree with several years of experience, strong project management and communication skills, and familiarity with FM Standards.