Principal Electrical Engineer (Data Center)

Gray; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) with company match

PTO

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Intertek in Lexington, Kentucky is seeking a Senior Project Engineer to lead testing and evaluation under US/Canadian and international product safety standards. The role provides local expertise in electrical safety, mentoring staff, and travel up to 50%.

You will read codes, develop test plans, operate equipment, document results, and prepare reports for clients while supporting accreditation efforts and client quotations. Minimum: bachelor’s in engineering and 4+ years in lab testing.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering is required.
• 4+ years of hands-on lab testing/product compliance experience.
• Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills.
• Ability to travel up to 50% as needed.
• Proficiency with MS Office software and report writing.

Responsibilities

• Read and determine applicability of electrical codes and standards.
• Develop and set up test plans and fixtures.
• Operate test equipment and document results in reports.
• Mentor less senior staff and provide client quotations.
• Support accreditation efforts with technical audits.

Skills

Test & evaluation

Client communication

Project coordination

Time management

MS Office

Travel up to 50%

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

Master’s degree in engineering

Tools

Spectrum Analyzer

Oscilloscope

Multimeter

Dielectric Strength Tester

Ground Continuity Tester

Environmental Chamber

Test Fixtures

Job description

Senior Project Engineer - Electrical Safety - Industrial

Senior Project Engineer - Electrical Safety - Industrial – Lexington, Kentucky

Intertek, a leading provider of quality and safety solutions, is actively seeking a Senior Project Engineer to join our Electrical team in Lexington, Kentucky. This is an opportunity to grow a versatile career in EMC devices.

Intertek’s Electrical business line applies more than 100 years of product testing expertise to help clients meet safety, performance, environmental and quality requirements for every market. Intertek’s global network of laboratories employs world-class experts who deliver quality, accurate testing and certification that continually exceeds our clients’ expectations. 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 Senior Project Engineer is responsible for independently performing testing and evaluation on a variety of products to the provisions of U.S., Canadian and other International product safety standard, writing reports and communicating with clients. This position is also responsible for providing local expertise in one or more product categories, mentoring and training less senior technical personnel. Travel is expected up to 50%.

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.

When working with Intertek you can expect competitive compensation packages, and 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:

• Read and determine applicability of national codes and standards clauses for the EUT (equipment under test.)
• Read and understand schematics and manufacturing instructions.
• Validate the project scope and sample applicability.
• Identify and locate test instruments and equipment required for testing.
• Follow established test plan.
• Develop and set up test plans.
• Set up and operate EUT; perform and document simple repairs on EUT as needed.
• Perform testing of products in accordance with standards – rating, leakage current, dielectric, temperature, pressure, stability, mechanical hazard, flammability, abnormal and fault insurance, rain, radiation, sound, and laser.
• Mentor less senior technical personnel.
• Supply information for quotes such as length of project, site needed, rental equipment, samples, and standards that will be used.
• Set up and operate standard test equipment – spectrum analyzer, oscilloscope, multi‑meter, dielectric strength tester, ground continuity tester, digital multi‑meter, surge generator, over‑voltage tester, environmental condition chamber, articulated probes. Use hand tools to build/calibrate test fixtures.
• Provide local technical expertise and maintain reviewer status in one or more product categories.
• Develop and communicate test procedures, new test fixtures and report shells for local office.
• Investigate technical complaints for the local office and support accreditations efforts by performing technical audits locally.
• Demonstrate enough product and/or standards knowledge to be considered an expert in multiple product categories for the local office.
• Provide quotations for a large array of standards and complex projects and products.
• Actively represent Intertek by participating on standards/industry committees and/or associations.
• Perform preliminary design reviews (PDR) both on and off site.
• Perform field labeling jobs.
• Follow sample handling procedures, ensuring that sample is logged in and out of the system. Move equipment as needed through the facility. Properly package sample for shipment.
• Provide complex sales support such as giving presentations during client visits.
• Communicate project status and test results to client, sales personnel, and management throughout testing. Provide on‑going support to clients as needed.
• Within policy guidelines, identify, properly document, and recommend engineering judgments.
• 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:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering
• 4+ years of hands‑on lab testing/product compliance experience
• Must have a valid unrestricted driver’s license and safe driving record
• Model Intertek’s 10X Energies at all times within the work place, practicing business the right way
• Be aware of, and adhere to, safety practices and policies to ensure your own safety, as well as the safety of others who may be affected by your actions at work
• Ability to work in fast‑paced, multi‑tasking environment with shifting priorities and demanding deadlines
• Excellent interpersonal and demonstrated communication skills, both verbally and written
• Must be self‑motivated and able to work independently in a fast‑paced, multi‑tasking environment with excellent organization and time‑management skills
• Microsoft Office software experience is a must have
• Must be customer focused and quality driven
• Ability to travel as business needs dictate, up to 50%

Preferred Requirements & Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in engineering
• Familiar with on‑site Industrial / certification requirements and procedures
• Demonstrated experience with U.S., Canadian, and other International EMC/EMI compliance standards, i.e., ANSI, CSA, UL, EN, IEC
• Prior project management experience

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 people are 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, please email or call (option #5) to speak with a member of the HR Department.