Project Engineer — General Safety (Product Safety & NRTL Certification)

Sgs; Suwanee (GA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Job summary

SGS is seeking a Project Engineer - General Safety to lead engineering tasks for certifying client products to safety standards. You will act as the technical lead, coordinating with the Project Manager and clients to ensure timely delivery.

The role requires evaluating standards, drafting TRFs/CDFs, and developing safety test plans across electrical, dielectric, and mechanical tests, with travel up to 15%. A strong background in electrical/mechanical engineering and lab testing is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Electronics, Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent practical experience.
• 2-5 years experience in product safety testing or compliance engineering.
• Familiarity with standards such as UL 62368-1, UL 60730-1, IEC 61010-1, UL 508, UL 972, UL 1081, UL 1559; IEC 60601-1 is a plus.
• Understanding of NRTL certification processes, CB Scheme documentation conventions, and CE marking concepts.
• Experience with standard lab instrumentation and willingness to travel up to 10-15%.

Responsibilities

• Technical owner of multiple projects - collaborate with PM to meet deadlines.
• Technical representative between client and SGS - provide updates and conduct meetings.
• Review construction against standards; author TRFs and CDF documentation.
• Author compliance letters and technical justifications for certification decisions.
• Develop test plans for construction, electrical, and mechanical safety testing.
• Lab reviewer; guide lab technicians on setting up and executing tests.
• Support RFQ scoping and certification proposals with applicable standards and timelines.
• Conduct factory/field follow-up inspections for ongoing surveillance.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Technical writing

Independent work

Travel willingness

Microsoft Office

Customer focus

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Electronics, Mechanical Engineering or equivalent

Tools

UL/IEC standards knowledge

CB Scheme documentation

CE marking basics

Lab instrumentation

Job description

Project Engineer - General Safety (Product Safety & NRTL Certification)

• Full-time
• Compensation: USD 75000 - USD 90000 - yearly

SGS is the global leader and innovator in inspection, verification, testing and certification services. Founded in 1878, SGS is recognized as the global benchmark in quality and integrity. With over 97,000 employees in 130 countries and operating a network of more than 2,400 offices and laboratories, we provide services to almost every industry by assuring quality and safety of products and services.

Trusted all over the world, SGS is a market leader because we put 100% passion, pride and innovation into everything we do. We encourage new ideas. We welcome people who challenge the way we do things. And we will be 100% committed to helping you reach your full potential.

The Project Engineer - General Safety is responsible for performing all engineering duties relating to certifying client’s products to applicable safety standards, serving as the technical lead for the project.

Responsibilities

• Technical owner of multiple projects - collaborate and support Project Manager (PM) to ensure project deliverables are completed within the project deadlines.
• Technical representative between client and SGS - provide client updates on key milestones of a project, hold technical meetings with clients, prepare letter reports,.
• Perform construction review of products against standards such as UL 62368-1, UL 60730-1, IEC 61010-1, UL 508/UL 61800-5-1, UL 972, and related vertical/end-product standards. Author and review Test Report Forms (TRFs) and CDF (Construction Data Form) documentation in CB and UL Scheme formats, ensuring accurate clause mapping and verdicts.
• Author compliance correspondence, including position letters and technical justifications for certification decisions when challenged by clients or third parties.
• Develop test plan for construction, electrical, and mechanical safety testing, including dielectric withstand, ground continuity, abnormal operation, temperature rise, and mechanical strength/impact testing.
• Lab reviewer for test data/results output by lab technicians. Provide guidance to lab technicians for setup and execution of complex tests.
• Support RFQ scoping and certification proposals, helping determine applicable standards, test scope, and realistic timelines for new client programs.
• Conduct factory/field follow-up inspections as needed to support ongoing certification surveillance.

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Electronics, Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent practical experience.
• 2-5 years experience in product safety testing, compliance engineering, engineer in the following technical field (e.g., NRTL/TIC laboratory, R&D, V&V).
• Working familiarity with at least three of the following: UL 62368-1, UL 60730-1, IEC 61010-1, UL 508, UL 972, UL 1081, UL 1559. Experience in IEC 60601-1 is a plus.
• Understanding of NRTL certification processes, CB Scheme (IECEE) documentation conventions, and basic CE marking/Low Voltage Directive concepts.
• Comfortable with standard lab instrumentation: hipot/dielectric testers, ground bond testers, thermocouples/data loggers, leakage current tester, spectrum analyzer, oscilloscope, mechanical test fixtures, force gauge, tensile tester.
• Ability to travel up to 10-15% as business needs dictate.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written; strong technical writing for TRFs, CDFs, and client-facing correspondence.
• Self-motivated, able to work independently in a fast-paced, multi-tasking environment with strong organization and time-management skills.
• Microsoft Office software experience required.
• Must be customer-focused and quality-driven.

Compensation

The expected salary for this position is $75,000 to $90,000 per year. This range represents the minimum and maximum base salary we reasonably expect to pay for this role. Actual compensation within the range will depend on skills, experience, and qualifications.

We care about your total well-being and will support you with the following, subject to your location and role.

• Health: Medical, dental and vision insurance, life insurance, employee assistance programs.
• Wealth: In addition to base pay, we offer 401(k) with company match (immediate vesting upon enrollment).
• Happiness:
  • Professional Growth: Online training courses, virtual and classroom development experiences, tuition reimbursement program
  • Work-Life Balance: Paid-time off and family leave

In compliance with applicable state and local pay transparency laws, we provide clear and equitable compensation information for all applicants.

Position anticipated to close October 26, 2026.

Additional information

SGS is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and as such we recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all job classifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristics protected by law.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required.

This job description should not be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements, but a general description of the job. Nothing contained herein restricts the company’s rights to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.