Product Safety Engineer - HVAC/EEV

CSA Group; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

CSA Group is seeking a Product Safety Engineer in Plano, Texas, to provide high-quality certification services focusing on energy efficiency within the HVAC market. The role involves managing certification projects and ensuring compliance with safety requirements.

Successful candidates will have a Bachelor's in Engineering, extensive knowledge of CSA and UL standards, and strong communication skills. The position offers opportunities to work independently and collaboratively within teams.

Qualifications

• 3-10 years of job-related experience.
• Broad knowledge of CSA and UL Standards in the HVAC/Energy Efficiency area.
• Strong experience with various HVAC equipment standards.

Responsibilities

• Independently manage multiple certification projects.
• Evaluate products against national and international standards.
• Provide technical briefings on new and existing requirements.

Skills

Technical document interpretation

Self-starter with strong interpersonal skills

Customer-service oriented

Project-management skills

Technical report writing

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Engineering Technology

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Employment Status: Regular Time Type: Full time

Job Summary

The Product Safety Engineer provides high‑quality certification services to the HVAC market, focusing on energy efficiency. The role involves interpreting HVAC/EEV standards, making technical decisions, and ensuring compliant products are available in the public marketplace.

Principal Duties & Responsibilities

• Independently manage multiple certification projects, ensuring compliance with safety requirements and completing them within allotted time frames.
• Evaluate products against national and international standards and precedent decisions.
• Manage project costs within the agreed budget and maintain productivity in line with company expectations.
• Review others’ work and perform testing and witness testing when necessary.
• Review test set‑up, data, and reports, authorizing the application of the CSA Mark.
• Prepare and sign Certification Reports and Certificates of Compliance.
• Provide client assistance in solving problems or failures without divulging proprietary information.
• Keep management informed of project status, highlighting major problems and non‑compliance issues.
• Evaluate and qualify companies in the administration of certification programs.
• Review customer test methods, systems, and product designs, ensuring all documentation meets required standards.
• Ensure all test equipment and quality procedures comply with guidelines.
• Provide technical briefings on new and existing requirements.
• Authorize application and removal of the CSA Mark.
• Provide technical information service to external and internal customers, including those forwarded by the Client Service Center.
• Liaise with customers at the design stage to meet national/international standards without compromising confidentiality.
• Support current clients and identify new opportunities in collaboration with sales to drive growth.
• Classify products by use, environment, and function; determine applicable requirements, test standards, and sample requirements for customers.
• Explain available product certification programs and production‑control requirements to clients.
• Prepare Test Lab Work Orders and Special Testing Documentation, detailing relevant sections of standards, test sample plans, data‑collection methods, Job Hazard Analysis, and instructions.
• Demonstrate testing within CSA laboratories and make field trips to witness test work at manufacturer facilities as required.
• Maintain knowledge of clauses, tests, and applications across multiple product types.
• Compile evaluation records, data, and summary test results into forms, templates, and checklists independently.
• Interpret test results correctly with minimal guidance.

Preferred Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Engineering Technology with 3‑10 years of job‑related experience.
• Broad knowledge of CSA and UL Standards in the HVAC/Energy Efficiency area.
• Strong experience with AHRI, DOE, Energy Star, CEC, NRCan standards for residential and commercial HVAC equipment.
• Knowledge of a variety of testing procedures.
• Excellent communication skills, able to explain findings and technical decisions to customers and engineers.
• Test engineering experience and familiarity with CSA programs and services.

Key Skills

• Technical document interpretation and detail orientation.
• Self‑starter with strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Customer‑service oriented, critical thinker with exceptional problem‑solving ability.
• Strong organizational, time‑management, and project‑management skills.
• Ability to work unsupervised in both individual and team environments.
• Technical report writing and computer proficiency (Microsoft Office).
• Familiarity with various lab equipment, instruments, and tools.

Equal Opportunity Statement

CSA Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on any grounds stipulated by applicable laws. We are an organization where opportunities are based on skills and abilities, and differences are respected and valued.