Fire Protection Engineer: Projects, Testing & Compliance

Ul Solutions; Northbrook (IL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Job summary

UL Solutions in Northbrook, IL seeks a talented Project Engineer to determine project scope, plan investigations, and set cost, time, and sample requirements by analyzing client input and product construction. You will coordinate laboratory activities, interact with clients, and support continuous improvement while ensuring UL requirements are met, with travel to client sites as needed.

Ideal candidates have 0–2+ years of experience, strong communication skills, and a foundation in engineering

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil, Mechanical, Fire Protection Engineering, or similar.
• Open to fresh graduates and candidates with experience.
• Approximately 0–2+ years of experience.
• Customer-facing experience is a plus.
• Training will be provided.
• Must be eligible to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.

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.

Skills

Analytical skills

Coaching

Communication

Data analysis

Engineering disciplines

ISO/IEC 17025

Laboratory safety

Lean Six Sigma

MS Office

Planning

Project development

Project management

PM support

Requirement assurance

Software tools

Standards compliance

Technical troubleshooting

Time management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Civil, Mechanical, Fire Protection Engineering, or similar

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

UL Solutions in Northbrook, IL seeks a talented Project Engineer to determine project scope, plan investigations, and set cost, time, and sample requirements by analyzing client input and product construction. You will coordinate laboratory activities, interact with clients, and support continuous improvement while ensuring UL requirements are met, with travel to client sites as needed.

Ideal candidates have 0–2+ years of experience, strong communication skills, and a foundation in engineering