Electrical Engineer - Circuit Protection

Ul Solutions; Northbrook (IL); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus (5% target)

Health, dental and vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off (vacation, holidays, and

Sick time and wellness benefits

Job summary

UL Solutions is seeking a qualified engineer for a hybrid role based in RTP, North Carolina, with required on-site presence three days per week and occasional client-site testing. The role emphasizes project management, testing protocols, and UL compliance knowledge, with opportunities to interact directly with clients.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, has strong proficiency in MS Office, and can communicate technical information clearly to clients.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering is required.
• Customer-facing experience is preferred.
• Power/energy systems knowledge is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Determine project scope and plan investigations including cost, time, and sample requirements.
• Travel to client sites to conduct tests or witness activities as needed.
• Coordinate communication with clients to explain UL procedures and project costs.
• Provide technical assistance on product inspection and UL requirements.
• Review files and manufacturer information to establish test programs.
• Prepare data sheets and instructions for laboratory staff and scheduling.

Skills

Customer-facing experience

Power/energy systems knowledge

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Northbrook, IL, United States and 1 more

Job Description

This is a hybrid role requiring 3 days per week onsite in RTP, North Carolina.

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.
• Projects may include travel to conduct or witness tests at client sites. Initiates communication with clients to promote and explain the benefits of new and existing services.
• 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.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering required.
• Customer-facing experience preferred.
• Power/energy systems knowledge preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.

What we offer:

• Total Rewards: We understand compensation is an important factor as you consider the next step in your career . The estimated salary range for this position is $70,000-85,000 and is based on multiple factors, including job-related knowledge/skills, experience, geographical location, as well as other factors.This position is eligible for annual bonus compensation with a target payout of 5% of the base salary. This position also provides health benefits such as medical, dental and vision; wellness benefits such as mental and financial health; and retirement savings (401K) commensurate with the standard rewards offered in each individual location or country. We also provide full‑time employees with paid time off including vacation (15 days), holiday including floating holidays (12 days) and sick time off (72 hours).

Learn More:

Curious? To learn more about us and the work we do, visit UL.com

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

We work at the center of safety and sustainability — we’re helping to tackle the worst aspects of the global climate crisis with projects in electrical infrastructure, renewable energy and electrified transportation. Whether we’re helping customers make safer electric vehicle batteries or debating the impact of wind farms, we develop cutting‑edge safety science. And we do it in some of the largest and best‑equipped laboratories in the world. We’re always looking for people to help us explore, experiment and advance ideas that change the way the world works. Join our team and help create a cleaner, safer future for all.

Job Info

• Job Identification 10432
• Job Category Engineering
• Posting Date 09/22/2026, 02:41 PM
• Degree Level Bachelor's Degree
• Job Shift Day
• Locations 12 Laboratory Drive, Durham, NC, 27713, US