Electrical Distribution Engineer | Hybrid, Global Travel

Ul Solutions; Northbrook (IL); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 86,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401K

Paid time off

Job summary

UL Solutions is seeking a qualified Project Engineer to define scope, plan investigations, and develop specifications for testing and client projects. You will interact with clients to promote services, prepare data sheets, and coordinate laboratory activities across teams.

Travel 25–50% and a hybrid work model with three days in the office are required. Bachelor's in engineering plus 1–4 years in electrical distribution equipment preferred.

Qualifications

• University Degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, Industrial Technology, Manufacturing Technology, or Physics from an accredited program.
• 1-4 years of experience with electrical distribution equipment (eg: switchgear - low/medium voltage) preferred
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Must be eligible to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.

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.
• Initiates communication with clients to promote and explain the benefits of new and existing services.
• Travel up to 25–50% is required to conduct or witness testing and support project requirements; travel may occasionally include oversight activities in Europe or Canada.
• This role follows a hybrid work model, requiring a minimum of three days per week in the office.
• Follows up on contacts from clients.
• 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.
• Is familiar with applicable standards, company manuals and appropriate technical literature.
• Examines samples for compliance with UL requirements and notifies client of any areas in which the product is not in compliance 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 engineering assistants and establishing completion dates.
• Coordinates administrative aspects of project management.
• May serve as Project Handler of record and/or 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.
• Assists in the development of UL requirements.
• Assists in developing special test methods and test equipment.
• Analyzes test program for adequacy and sequence.
• May coordinate and/or perform File Reviews, as directed.
• May represent UL at industry related functions such as seminars and trade shown. Read and follow the Underwriters Laboratories Code of Conduct and follow all physical and digital security practices.
• Performs other duties as directed.

Skills

Strong communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

UL Solutions is seeking a qualified Project Engineer to define scope, plan investigations, and develop specifications for testing and client projects. You will interact with clients to promote services, prepare data sheets, and coordinate laboratory activities across teams.

Travel 25–50% and a hybrid work model with three days in the office are required. Bachelor's in engineering plus 1–4 years in electrical distribution equipment preferred.