Project Engineer - Energy/Safety - Lake Forest, CA

VetJobs; Lake Forest (CA); On-site; USD 105,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) with company match

PTO

Job summary

Intertek, a leading provider of quality and safety solutions, is seeking a Project Engineer - Energy/Safety to join our Electrical team in Lake Forest, CA. The role involves testing and evaluating products to U.S. and international safety standards, reporting results, and traveling up to 25%.

Candidates should have a Bachelor’s in Engineering and 2+ years of related experience, with strong communication and problem-solving skills. On-site position with a comprehensive benefits package is offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering required.
• 2+ years directly related experience preferred.
• Excellent communication, written and verbal.
• Ability to travel 25% as needed.
• Ability to define problems, collect data and draw conclusions.

Responsibilities

• Independently conduct on- and off-site evaluations for compliance with safety standards.
• Read and apply national codes and standards to EUTs (equipment under test).
• Read schematics and manufacturing instructions; validate project scope and sample applicability.
• Identify test instruments and equipment; set up and operate EUT; perform simple repairs as needed.
• Document test results; conduct thorough construction reviews; follow test plans.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Analytical thinking

Independent worker

Problem solving

Travel willing 25%

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Project Engineer - Energy/Safety – Lake Forest, California

Intertek, a leading provider of quality and safety solutions to many of the world’s top-recognized brands and companies, is actively seeking a Project Engineer - Energy/Safety to join our Electrical team in Lake Forest, California. This is a fantastic opportunity to grow a versatile career in certification industry.

Intertek's Electrical business line applies more than 100 years of product testing expertise to quickly and efficiently help clients meet safety, performance, environmental and quality requirements for every market. Spanning a wide range of industries such as Medical, Lighting, Renewable Energy, HVACR, Appliances & Electronics, Hazardous Locations, Industrial Equipment, Life Safety & Security, IT & Telecom Equipment, Intertek's global network of laboratories employ world-class experts in their fields who deliver quality, accurate testing and certification that continually exceeds our clients' expectations and helps to clear a path for their product's success. 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.

Unless specifically stated otherwise, this role is “On-Site” at the location detailed in the job post.

The Project Engineer - Energy/Safety 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 standards; writing reports; and communicating with clients. This position will travel at least 25% of the time.

What are we looking for?

What You’ll Do

• Independently conduct on and off site evaluation of products to determine compliance with applicable standard(s).
• 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.
• Under scope of the project, identify and locate test instruments and equipment required for testing.
• Follow established test plan.
• Set up and operate EUT; perform and document simple repairs on EUT as needed.
• Conduct thorough construction review; document results.
• 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.
• 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.
• Complete preliminary design reviews (PDR) both on and off site.
• Provide more specialized “expertise” in one product category, i.e., become reviewer, resident expert, or obtain and maintain advanced product knowledge.
• Develop and set up test plans.
• Perform field jobs.
• Set up and operate standard test equipment including, but not limited to: oscilloscope, dielectric strength tester, ground continuity tester, digital multi‑meter, environmental condition chamber, articulated probes, etc. 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.
• Provide sales support such as attending client visits or meeting.
• 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.

Salary & Benefits Information

The base wage or salary range for this position is $105,000 - $120,000. 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.

Minimum Education Required

Bachelors

Minimum Requirements & Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering
• 2+ years directly related experience
• Valid driver’s license and reliable driving record
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions
• Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form
• Ability to deal with several abstract and concrete variables
• 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
• Microsoft Office expertise
• Ability to travel 25%, as business needs dictate

Preferred Requirements & Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical / Electronic Engineering
• Working knowledge in electrical circuit design/analysis principles
• Prior project management experience for multiple tasks
• Experience directly related to product safety testing or certification
• Demonstrated experience with U.S., Canadian, and other international product safety standards (i.e., ANSI, CSA, UL, EN, IEC)
• Familiar with EV charger, inverter, energy storage and other similar appliance

City: Lake Forest

State: California

Job Category: Engineering

Job Code: Quality_Assurance Quality_Assurance

Affiliate Sponsor: Intertek

Auto req ID: 481880BR