HazLoc Field Evaluation Engineer - ATEX/IECEx

TUV SUD America; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life insurance

Parental leave

Paid time off

401(k)

Remote work

Job summary

TUV SUD America, Inc. is seeking Field Evaluation Engineers/Electrical Inspectors to perform field testing and inspection of hazardous location equipment across North America. The role emphasizes regulatory compliance, testing to ANSI/NFPA/UL standards, and delivering detailed field evaluation reports on client installations.

Travel will be substantial, with remote work from home 75%–90% of the time. You will interact with clients and AHJs, prepare technical documentation, and verify protection

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of direct experience in hazardous location field evaluations and/or product certification.
• Hands-on experience evaluating industrial machinery in hazardous locations.
• Strong knowledge of hazardous location protection methods: Explosion-proof (Ex d), Intrinsic Safety (Ex i), Purged/Pressurized (Ex p), Increased Safety (Ex e).
• Working knowledge of machinery and industrial control standards including: NFPA 79, UL 508A, IEC/UL 60204-1.
• Familiarity with NRTL field evaluation processes and requirements.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, panel layouts, and technical documentation.

Responsibilities

• Perform field evaluations of industrial machinery and electrical equipment installed in hazardous (classified) locations (Class I, II, III; Divisions and Zones).
• Assess compliance with applicable codes and standards including UL 698A, UL 1203, UL 60079 / IEC 60079, CSA C22.2 standards.
• Evaluate machinery for electrical safety, grounding/bonding, protection methods, and proper component selection for HazLoc environments.
• Perform inspections, testing, and documentation required for field labeling and certification.
• Interface with clients, AHJs, and internal teams to support compliance and project execution.
• Prepare detailed field evaluation reports and technical documentation.

Skills

Hazloc field evaluations

Electrical safety

Schematic reading

Communication skills

Job description

TUV SUD America, Inc. is seeking Field Evaluation Engineers/Electrical Inspectors to perform field testing and inspection of hazardous location equipment across North America. The role emphasizes regulatory compliance, testing to ANSI/NFPA/UL standards, and delivering detailed field evaluation reports on client installations.

Travel will be substantial, with remote work from home 75%–90% of the time. You will interact with clients and AHJs, prepare technical documentation, and verify protection