Senior HVAC Project Engineer - Testing & Certification

Intertek; City of Cortland (NY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Intertek in Cortland, New York is seeking a Senior Project Engineer-HVAC to independently perform testing and evaluation to U.S., Canadian and other international product safety standards, write reports, and mentor junior staff.

The role covers testing of Batteries, BESS, Inverters and PV modules, with travel as needed up to 25%. Base pay ranges from $80k to $95k, plus comprehensive benefits and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in engineering.
• 4+ years of experience in directly related field.
• Valid unrestricted driver’s license and reliable driving record
• Microsoft Office software experience is a must have
• 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
• Must be self-motivated and able to work independently in a fast-paced, multi-tasking environment with excellent organization and time-management skills
• Ability to communicate and interact effectively in verbal written and presentation formats
• Must have a valid unrestricted driver's license and reliable driving record
• Excellent interpersonal and demonstrated communication skills, both verbally and written
• Must be customer focused and quality driven
• Ability to travel as business needs dictate, up to 25%

Responsibilities

• Read and determine applicability of national codes and standards clauses for the EUT (equipment under test).
• Read and understand electrical and mechanical schematics and manufacturing instructions.
• Read and understand client-provided or otherwise published performance or product safety standards.
• Validate the project scope and sample applicability.
• Identify and locate test instruments and equipment required for testing.
• Set up and operate EUT; perform and document simple repairs on EUT as needed.
• Perform certification, testing work including but not limited to Batteries, BESS, Combiner Boxes, On Grid & Off-Grid Inverters, DC-DC Convertors, PV Modules.
• Conduct construction review, create evaluation reports and test plans, conduct and/or witness testing, resolve technical and/or administrative issues to power electronics standards.
• Set up and operate standard test equipment including: Temperature/Humidity Chambers; Programmable Power Supplies; PLC or other controllers; actuators; power supplies and loads; oscilloscope; multi-meter; dielectric strength tester; ground continuity tester; digital multimeter; surge generator; environmental chamber; probes. Calibrate fixtures.
• Perform testing of products per standards. Core tests: Battery Cycling, Temperature/Humidity soak, durability cycling, voltage/current, dielectric, pressure, fault simulation, rain, dust, corrosion.
• Compile test results and final report per shell; submit for review.
• Communicate project status and test results to client and management; provide ongoing client support.
• Train and mentor less senior technical staff.
• Provide quotes info like length, site needs, equipment, samples, standards.
• Follow sample handling and shipment procedures.
• Provide sales support during client visits.
• Perform additional duties as required.

Skills

Communication skills

Self-motivation

Time management

Organization

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Intertek in Cortland, New York is seeking a Senior Project Engineer-HVAC to independently perform testing and evaluation to U.S., Canadian and other international product safety standards, write reports, and mentor junior staff.

The role covers testing of Batteries, BESS, Inverters and PV modules, with travel as needed up to 25%. Base pay ranges from $80k to $95k, plus comprehensive benefits and growth opportunities.