Electrical Field Evaluation Specialist — Travel Up to 75%

CSA Group Testing & Certification Inc.; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

CSA Group has an immediate opportunity for an Electrical Field Evaluation Representative to provide services to clients throughout the US. As a one-time evaluation program, CSA Group’s field evaluation services help manufacturers get their products into the North American market when certification is not a viable option yet proof of compliance to local requirements is still needed.

Role requires traveling up to 75% and a strong background in electrical standards, lab procedures, and technical

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or related Sciences; or Engineering Technology or Associates Degree; or Electrician; or related technical field.
• Working knowledge of laboratory instrumentation, as well as general laboratory procedures.
• Knowledge of U.S. and Canadian electrical standards and ability to apply these standards to local installation requirements and/or codes (e.g. NEC, CEC, NFPA 790 & 791, SPE-1000, and SPE-3000).
• Preferred: Certification / Lab Testing experience.
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written).
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform technical evaluations of non-certified equipment according to specified code.
• Technically competent to evaluate all products, including new and unique products, with assistance of other technical staff as necessary.
• Communicate with clients to schedule inspection appointments, review costing procedures, answer questions, and provide technical information service and direction based on the scope of the Field Evaluation program.
• Reviews submitted technical drawings for evaluation.
• Document, with sufficient detail, technical reports for required alterations to sub-standard equipment.
• Reviews details of corrective action with client.
• Conduct research on technical and procedural issues, including: technical research on standards, Field Evaluation Guidelines.
• Collaborates with Engineering, Lab and colleagues with respect to procedural issues, interpretation and past practices.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Technical evaluation

File management

Measurement instruments

Reading drawings

Communication skills

Conflict resolution

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Engineering technology degree

Associates degree

Electrician

Related technical field

Tools

Calibrated measurement instruments

High voltage test equipment

Hand tools

Job description

CSA Group has an immediate opportunity for an Electrical Field Evaluation Representative to provide services to clients throughout the US. As a one-time evaluation program, CSA Group’s field evaluation services help manufacturers get their products into the North American market when certification is not a viable option yet proof of compliance to local requirements is still needed.

Role requires traveling up to 75% and a strong background in electrical standards, lab procedures, and technical