Mid-Level to Senior Project Engineer, Building and Construction

Intertek Global; Town of Texas (WI); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) with company match

PTO

Job summary

Intertek, Elmendorf, TX, is seeking a Mid-Level or Senior-Level Project Engineer to manage code compliance evaluations and support clients through product development, testing, and certification.

You will lead projects from sampling to final certification documentation, travel at least 25% of the time, and collaborate with sales, laboratories, and clients to meet milestones and budgets.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or closely related field.
• Ability to clearly communicate test procedures and results with customers.
• Capability to work both independently and in a team.
• Strong research, documentation, and technical writing skills.
• Travel is required (domestic and international).

Responsibilities

• Develop knowledge of building codes and product standards through testing and documentation.
• Lead project kick-off meetings with clients and establish milestones and commitments.
• Assist Sales Team with determining scope for quotes.
• Review contract requirements and document deviations.
• Coordinate with testing laboratories to ensure smooth client transitions.
• Conduct audits at manufacturing facilities and document all phases of production and quality control.

Skills

Project management

Client communication

Team collaboration

Technical writing

Willingness to travel

Education

B.S. in Engineering

FE / EIT preferred

Job description

Mid-Level or Senior-Level Project Engineer - Elmendorf, TX

Intertek, a leading provider of quality and safety solutions to many of the world’s top-recognized brands and companies, is actively seeking a Mid-Level or Senior-Level Project Engineer to join our Building & Construction team in Elmendorf, TX. This is a fantastic opportunity to grow a versatile career in Evaluation Services for the Building and Construction industry.

Intertek's Building and Construction division is a suite of Intertek brands that are industry leaders across multiple architecture, engineering and construction disciplines, developing the most innovative product and project solutions. Intertek's project-related assurance, testing, inspection and consulting services are the risk management and quality assurance partner you need to ensure the reliability, safety and performance of your new developments, existing assets and facilities. Intertek is continually innovating and evolving to reduce risk for consumers, brands and organizations in every sector and industry around the world. We go beyond Testing, Inspection and Certification of products: we are a Total Quality Assurance Provider to industries worldwide. Our Purpose: Bringing quality, safety, and sustainability to life.

What are we looking for?

The Mid-Level or Senior-Level Project Engineer is responsible for all aspects of code compliance evaluations and supporting clients through all stages of product development, testing, and certification. The Project Engineer manages assigned projects from product sampling and witness manufacturing through creating final certification documentation within client budgeted timelines. This position will travel at least 25% of the time.

Shift/Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00AM to 5:00PM

Salary & Benefits Information

Individual compensation packages are based on a variety of factors unique to each candidate including skill set, experience, qualifications, and other job-related reasons.

In addition to competitive compensation packages, when working with Intertek you can expect benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, 401(k) with company match, generous vacation / sick time (PTO), tuition reimbursement and more.

What you’ll do:

• Develop in-depth knowledge and understanding of building codes and related product standards by research and review. This includes witnessing of testing at the laboratory to see the product standards in action.
• Assume responsibility for projects and tasks and establish client commitments with follow-through
• Assist Sales Team with determining scope work for quoting purposes.
• Review and thoroughly understand contract requirements and document any deviations.
• Lead project kick-off meetings with clients, develop project milestones and commitment dates.
• Communicate directly with clients on status of projects, required information, and completion dates.
• Communicate and coordinate with the testing laboratory on a regular basis to ensure smooth client transitions between tasks.
• Conduct off-site, in-person audits at manufacturing facilities with the ability to lead the audit, communicate requirements, and document all phases of production and quality control.
• Develop detailed audit reports that document all the details gathered during the audit.
• Develop factory audit manuals promulgated from the audit reports.
• Peer-review factory audit manuals completed by others.
• Ability to travel both domestically and internationally to the various manufacturing locations.
• Perform other work as required

  This position outline is a general guideline and does not represent all encompassing details. The position assumes that the incumbent has both the mental and physical requirements to carry out the above defined duties.

Minimum Requirements & Qualifications:

• B.S. Degree in Engineering or closely related field of physical science
• Technical competence to effectively communicate test procedures, specifications, and results with customers while possessing skills in diplomacy conducive to working with clients through technically challenging compliance issues
• Capability of working both individually and within a team
• Good research, documentation, record keeping and technical writing skills
• Ability to understand and apply new test methods and procedures for assigned projects
• Expected to travel as business needs dictate
• Valid driver’s license and reliable driving record (required)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Passing of Fundamentals of Engineering Exam (FE) or Engineer-in-Training(E.I.T) designation
• Knowledge of construction material characteristics and applications, manufacturing techniques, supply sources and engineering principles
• Knowledge of the U. S. Building Codes and applicable fire standards, building design and construction, and modern construction materials and methods

Intertek: Total Quality. Assured.

Intertek is a world leader in the Quality Assurance market, with a proven, high-quality business model and a global network of customer-focused operations and highly engaged subject matter experts. With passion, pace, and precision we work to exceed our customers’ expectations, while engaging with our employees to be 10X in their performance and professional growth.

Intertek is a drug-free workplace. As a condition of employment, certain positions may be required to pass a pre-employment drug test based on the type of work that will be performed.

We Value Diversity

Intertek’s network of phenomenal peopleare our greatest assets, and the diversity they bring fuels our success. Intertek is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer that values inclusion and diversity. We take affirmative action to ensure all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics.

For individuals with disabilities who would like to request accommodation, or who need assistance applying, please email [e-mail] or call 1-877-694-8543 (option #5) to speak with a member of the HR Department.

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