Project Engineer, Electrical Safety & Compliance

Intertek USA; Fridley (MN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Intertek seeks a Project Engineer, General Safety to join its Electrical team in Fridley, Minnesota. The role provides engineering expertise to evaluate conformance of power generation equipment to industry standards, create evaluation reports, and witness testing as needed. Travel of up to 25% is required.

You will analyze national codes, set up test equipment, document results, and support clients and sales teams with status updates and technical reviews.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering.
• 2+ years of relatable experience.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable driving record.
• Ability to travel as business needs dictate up to 25%.
• Ability to work in fast-paced, multi-tasking environment with shifting priorities and demanding deadlines.
• Must be detailed-oriented and able to effectively prioritize and organize workload, with efficient time management.
• Must possess the fundamental technical and administrative skills required to perform the job duties.
• Ability to make technical decisions and engineering judgments independently within established parameters.
• Excellent communication skills, in both verbal and written formats.
• Excellent organization and time management skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Must be self-motivated and able to work independently in a fast-paced, multi-tasking environment.
• Must be customer focused and quality driven.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Read and determine applicability of national codes and standards clauses for the EUT (equipment under test).
• Read and understand schematics and manufacturinginstructions.
• Validate the project scope and sampleapplicability.
• Under scope of the project, identify and locate test instruments and equipment required fortesting.
• Set up and operate standard test equipment including, but not limited to spectrum analyzer, oscilloscope, multi-meter, dielectric strength tester, ground continuity tester, digital multi-meter, surge generator, over-voltage tester, environmental condition chamber, and articulated probes. Use hand tools to build/calibrate test fixtures.
• 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.
• Conduct thorough construction review,documentresults.
• Perform testing of products in accordance with standards. Core tests include, but are not limited to: rating, leakage current, dielectric, temperature, pressure, stability, mechanical hazard, flammability, abnormal and fault insurance, rain, radiation, sound, and laser.
• Supply information for quotes such as length of project, site needed, rental equipment, samples, and standards that will be used.
• Provide sales support such as attending client visits.
• Communicate project status and test results to client, sales personnel, and management throughout testing. Provide on-going support to clients as needed.
• Provide more specialized "expertise" in one product category, i.e., become reviewer, resident expert, or obtain and maintain advanced product knowledge.
• Mentor less senior technical personnel.
• Perform other work as required.

Skills

Communication skills

Detail-oriented

Self-motivated

Independent decision-making

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Intertek seeks a Project Engineer, General Safety to join its Electrical team in Fridley, Minnesota. The role provides engineering expertise to evaluate conformance of power generation equipment to industry standards, create evaluation reports, and witness testing as needed. Travel of up to 25% is required.

You will analyze national codes, set up test equipment, document results, and support clients and sales teams with status updates and technical reviews.