Senior Project Engineer

Socket.dev; Arlington Heights (IL); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Intertek in Elmendorf, TX seeks a Senior Project Engineer to manage complex building envelope projects, including windows, curtain walls, doors and panels. You will perform engineering analysis, develop solutions and guide project teams while meeting client commitments, with travel up to 15%.

The role requires a civil/structural/mechanical engineering degree, PE or EIT with FE completed, and strong communication with clients.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering (Civil, Structural, Mechanical or similar).
• 5+ years of relevant engineering experience in building design, envelopes, or related fields.
• Licensed PE or Engineer-in-Training with FE exam completed and PE licensure expected within 24 months.
• Strong ability to interpret drawings, codes, standards, and technical documentation.
• Experience leading projects and coordinating multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead building product projects and project teams including scheduling and deliverables.
• Research and assess building codes, regulations and quality standards for materials and methods.
• Develop product test plans based on research findings.
• Communicate test procedures, results, and audits with clients.
• Perform engineering analysis of test results and generate evaluation reports.
• Supervise junior engineers and provide technical guidance.
• Represent Intertek in industry associations and standards committees.

Skills

Project management

Engineering analysis

Client communication

Independent work

Travel up to 15%

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering (Civil, Structural, Mechanical or similar)

Tools

CAD drawing interpretation

Building codes interpretation

Job description

Senior Project Engineer - Building & Construction – Elmendorf, TX

Possible other locations - Arlington Heights, IL, York, PA, Middleton, WI or West Palm Beach, FL. Hybrid or remote arrangements may be considered for qualified candidates.

Intertek, a leading provider of quality and safety solutions to many of the world’s top-recognized brands and companies, is actively seeking a Senior Project Engineer to join our Building & Construction team in Elmendorf, TX. This is a fantastic opportunity to grow a versatile career in engineering, building envelope systems, and construction.

Intertek's Building and Construction division is a suite of Intertek brands that are industry leaders across multiple architecture, engineering and construction disciplines, developing the most innovative product and project solutions. Intertek's project-related assurance, testing, inspection and consulting services are the risk management and quality assurance partner you need to ensure the reliability, safety and performance of your new developments, existing assets and facilities.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.

What are we looking for?

The Senior Project Engineer is responsible for managing and executing complex engineering projects involving building envelope and facade systems, including windows, storefronts, curtain walls, doors, panels, and other building components. The position performs engineering analysis, develops technical solutions and deliverables, manages client commitments, and provides technical guidance to project teams and less experienced engineers. This position may require travel (up to 15% of the time).

What you’ll do:

• Assume full responsibility for building product projects, including project management and leading project teams
• Conduct research of building codes, regulations, product standards, manufacturing methods, and quality control systems as necessary to assess conformance with building codes and standards for building materials, products and methods of construction.
• Develop product test plans based upon research findings.
• Communicate with clients on building codes, test preparation, procedures, test results, possible plant audits and reporting matters.
• Perform engineering analysis of test results to assess product performance.
• Create comprehensive reports of product evaluations substantiating conformance with codes and related product standards.
• Provide supervision and guidance to lower-level engineering and technical staff.
• Represent Intertek with participation in industry associations and, codes and standards technical committees.

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.

Minimum Requirements & Qualifications:

• Bachelors’ degree in engineering (Civil, Structural, Mechanical or similar) or closely related field of physical science.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant engineering experience in building design and construction, building envelope systems, facade engineering, structural engineering, building products, or a related field.
• Licensed Professional Engineer (PE); OR Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification (successful completion of the FE examination) with sufficient qualifying engineering experience to obtain PE licensure within 24 months of hire.
• Strong proficiency in interpreting architectural and engineering drawings, specifications, building codes, standards, test methods, and technical documentation.
• Demonstrated experience performing engineering analysis and applying engineering principles to building components and systems.
• Strong project management skills with demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects, priorities, schedules, and client commitments.
• Technical competence to effectively communicate engineering requirements, procedures, specifications, findings, and results with clients and other project stakeholders.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while collaborating effectively within multidisciplinary project teams.
• This position may consider remote applicants; however, applicants must reside in and be able to legally work in the United States.

Preferred Requirements & Qualifications:

• Active Florida Professional Engineer (PE) License or ability to obtain within 24 months of hire.
• Experience with fenestration, curtain wall, storefront, facade, or other building-envelope systems.
• Experience performing engineering analysis associated with loads, impact resistance, structural performance, static blast, or dynamic blast.
• Experience interacting directly with architects, engineers, contractors, manufacturers, and other A/E/C industry clients.
• Participation in relevant professional organizations, industry associations, or codes and standards committees.

Intertek: Total Quality. Assured.

Intertek is a world leader in the Quality Assurance market, with a proven, high-quality business model and a global network of customer-focused operations and highly engaged subject matter experts. With passion, pace, and precision we work to exceed our customers’ expectations, while engaging with our employees to be 10X in their performance and professional growth.

Intertek is a drug-free workplace. As a condition of employment, certain positions may be required to pass a pre-employment drug test based on the type of work that will be performed.

We Value Diversity

Intertek’s network of phenomenal people are our greatest assets, and the diversity they bring fuels our success. Intertek is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer that values inclusion and diversity. We take affirmative action to ensure all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics.

For individuals with disabilities who would like to request accommodation, or who need assistance applying, please email [e-mail] or call 1-877-694-8543 (option #5) to speak with a member of the HR Department.

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Intertek is a leading Total Quality Assurance provider to industries worldwide. Our network of more than 1,000 laboratories and offices in more than 100 countries, delivers innovative and bespoke Assurance, Testing, Inspection and Certification (ATIC) solutions for our customers' operations and supply chains. Working at Intertek means joining a global network of state-of-the-art facilities and passionate people who deliver superior customer service with a purpose of bringing quality, safety, and sustainability to life.

The Building & Construction team provides assurance, testing, inspection, and certification services and building science solutions to deliver Total Quality Assurance to the built environment. The team offers the architectural, engineering and construction (A/E/C) industry with a full suite of capabilities both in the lab and on site.