Compliance Engineer

PwrQ Holdings LLC; Hanover (MD); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

PwrQ Holdings LLC in Hanover, MD, is seeking a Compliance Engineer to provide regulatory expertise across pre-sales, estimating, engineering, manufacturing and field services for low and medium voltage power distribution equipment, E-houses and control systems.

The ideal candidate has a bachelor’s degree in engineering and 3+ years in compliance or quality roles, with knowledge of UL, IEEE, NEC, and related standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field.
• 3+ years of engineering experience in compliance, regulatory, or quality roles.
• Experience supporting product development, manufacturing, and testing to meet regulatory requirements.
• Strong understanding of electrical/mechanical/control design principles.
• Familiarity with UL/IEEE/ETL/NEC/IBC.
• Excellent documentation and reporting skills.
• Able to communicate technical concepts to diverse audiences.

Responsibilities

• Interpret and apply electrical and product safety standards (UL, IEC, IEEE, NEC, etc.).
• Incorporate compliance requirements into product specs and design.
• Prepare documentation for regulatory submissions and certifications.
• Coordinate product testing with external labs and certification bodies.
• Conduct internal audits of manufacturing processes for compliance.
• Support root-cause analysis and corrective actions for compliance issues.
• Maintain compliance documentation including test reports and risk assessments.
• Monitor regulatory changes and communicate impacts to leadership.
• Assist in component qualification activities.
• Support continuous improvement across engineering and manufacturing.
• Travel occasionally up to 15%.

Skills

Regulatory Expertise

Engineering Experience

Documentation

Communication

Cross-Functional

Risk Assessment

Project Leadership

CAD

PDM

Regulatory Standards

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

CAD

PDM

Microsoft Office

Job description

Compliance Engineer

PwrQ Holdings LLC Hanover, Maryland, United States

About this position

Description: Job Summary: We are seeking a Compliance Engineer which supports pre-sales, estimating, engineering, manufacturing and field services by providing commercial and technical product regulatory expertise related to low and medium voltage power distribution equipment, E-houses and control systems. This role will support the entire regulatory process with NRTLs, sales product applications, new product development and design standards of electrical control systems for safe, effective, and efficient operation of Forgent products and processes while meeting and exceeding company quality and production standards and customer documentation and delivery requirements.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Interpret and apply electrical and product safety standards (UL, IEC, IEEE, NEC etc.) to new and existing products.
• Partner with design engineering to incorporate compliance requirements into product specifications, schematics, and component selection.
• Prepare and manage documentation packages for regulatory submissions and third-party certifications.
• Coordinate product testing with external labs and certification bodies (UL, Intertek, etc.).
• Conduct internal audits of manufacturing processes to ensure adherence to quality and compliance requirements.
• Support root-cause analysis and corrective actions for compliance-related issues discovered during testing or production.
• Maintain compliance documentation, including test reports, risk assessments, technical files, and change-control records.
• Monitor regulatory changes affecting electrical products and communicate impacts to engineering and leadership.
• Assist in component qualification activities.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives across engineering and manufacturing.
• Travel occasionally (up to 15%) to support product testing and compliance activities

Required Skills and Abilities:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field
• 3+ years of engineering experience, preferably in compliance, regulatory, or quality roles
• Experience supporting product development, manufacturing, and testing to meet regulatory and customer requirements
• Strong understanding of mechanical, electrical, or controls system design principles
• Familiarity with key regulatory standards and codes (UL, IEEE, ETL, NEC, IBC)
• Skilled in documentation, report writing, testing processes, and compliance assessments
• Ability to communicate technical requirements clearly to technical and non-technical audiences
• Strong cross-functional collaboration and relationship-building skills
• Proficient with standard business software (Microsoft Office Suite)
• Experience with risk assessments, auditing, and evaluating design compliance
• Ability to create and maintain compliance documentation and support inspections

Preferred Skills

• Experience in engineering roles within manufacturing, industrial, or related technical industries – specifically power distribution equipment (UL 508A, UL 891, UL 1558)
• Ability to understand both mechanical and electrical systems
• Strong interpersonal skills, self-motivation, and the ability to solve complex problems creatively
• Experience using design tools such as CAD or PDM systems
• Exposure to emerging markets or technologies (e.g., renewable energy, energy storage, digital systems)
• Familiarity with Lean practices (e.g., Kaizen, 5S) is highly desirable

Skills and Competencies:

• Technical & Regulatory Expertise
• Analytical Thinking
• Problem-Solving
• Project Leadership
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Communication & Documentation
• Decision-Making
• Attention to Detail
• Training & Mentorship
• Compliance & Risk Mitigation
• Continuous Improvement Mindset
• Confidentiality & Professionalism

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