Senior Project Engineer

UL, LLC; Northbrook (IL); Hybrid; USD 104,000 - 138,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Job summary

UL Solutions in Northbrook, IL is seeking a Project Engineer who independently defines project scope, develops investigation plans, and sets specifications like cost and timelines by analyzing client input and product data. The role involves travel up to 10%, frequent client communication, and leading laboratory activities and test development while following UL procedures.

Hybrid work with three office days per week is required.

Qualifications

• University Degree in Engineering or related field
• Eight years directly related work experience
• Knowledge of technical vocabulary and conformity standards

Responsibilities

• Determine project scope, develop preliminary investigation plan, and specify cost, time, and sample requirements
• Initiate communication with clients to promote and explain UL services
• Travel up to 10% to conduct or witness testing and support project requirements
• Work in a hybrid model with minimum three days in the office
• Coordinate laboratory activities and manage project timelines
• Represent UL on technical committees and permit leadership as needed
• Prepare reports detailing project status and outcomes
• Develop UL testing requirements and test methods beyond existing standards

Skills

Project scope definition

Client communication

Planning and investigation

Engineering judgement

Education

Engineering degree + 8 years related experience

Job description

• Independently determines project scope, develops a preliminary plan of investigation, and determines project specifications such as cost, time, and sample requirements by analyzing client input, available supplemental data, and product construction.

• Initiates communication with clients to promote and explain the benefits of new and existing services.

• Travel up to 10% is required to conduct or witness testing and support project requirements.

• This role follows a hybrid work model, requiring a minimum of three days per week in the office.

• Follows up on contacts from clients.

• Communicates with clients to discuss technical issues, explain UL procedures and requirements, convey project cost, and negotiate completion date and sample requirements.

• Acts to address client concerns and to resolve complex client issues.

• Provides technical assistance to clients in reference to product inspection and follow-up services.

• Establishes appropriate test programs by reviewing files and manufacturer's information, examining samples, and applying UL requirements.

• Determines areas in which the product is not in compliance with UL requirements or of any changes in project scope or specifications and notifies client.

• Coordinates complex laboratory activities by preparing data sheets and instructions to technicians and by establishing completion dates.

• Coordinates administrative aspects of project management.

• Serves as Project Handler of record and signs as Reviewer of record as assigned.

• Communicates project status and results to clients through frequent contact and by preparing reports.

• Prepares Follow-Up Service Procedures and information pages.

• Integrates continuous improvement concepts and techniques into all aspects of the job.

• Resolves complex engineering issues associated with Variation Notices by analyzing and reporting on the acceptability of the variations.

• Develops UL requirements for testing products beyond the scope of existing standards, or those involving unique features requiring frequent use of independent judgment.

• Develops special test methods and test equipment.

• Coordinates and/or performs File Reviews.

• May represent UL on technical committees and/or industry-related functions such as seminars and trade shows.

• May provide direction as a Primary Designated Engineer or Designated Engineer for specific product categories.

• Directs and reviews work of assigned staff.

• Trains office, field, and/or laboratory staff and entry level engineers.

• Provides technical assistance in several product categories, operations or systems to laboratory and/or field staff.

• Read and follow the Underwriters Laboratories Code of Conduct and follow all physical and digital security practices.

• Performs other duties as directed.

• University Degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, Industrial Technology, Manufacturing Technology, or Physics from an accredited program plus eight years directly related work experience.

• Detailed knowledge of the technical vocabulary common to the appropriate discipline.

• Working knowledge of conformity standards in use in areas of expertise.

• Demonstrated ability to apply project-handling concepts in use in areas of expertise,

  including application to complex, new, or unusual products.

• Working knowledge of industry issues, needs, and problems.

Total Rewards: We understand compensation is an important factor as you consider the next step in your career . The estimated salary range for this position is $103,800 to $138,300 and is based on multiple factors, including job-related knowledge/skills, experience, geographical location, as well as other factors. This position is eligible for annual bonus compensation with a target payout of 10% of the base salary. This position also provides health benefits such as medical, dental and vision; wellness benefits such as mental and financial health; and retirement savings (401K) commensurate with the standard rewards offered in each individual location or country. We also provide full-time employees with paid time off including vacation (15 days), holiday including floating holidays (12 days) and sick time off (72 hours).

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A global leader in applied safety science, UL Solutions (NYSE: ULS) transforms safety, security and sustainability challenges into opportunities for customers in more than 110 countries. UL Solutions delivers testing, inspection and certification services, together with software products and advisory offerings, that support our customers’ product innovation and business growth. The UL Mark serves as a recognized symbol of trust in our customers’ products and reflects an unwavering commitment to advancing our safety mission. We help our customers innovate, launch new products and services, navigate global markets and complex supply chains, and grow sustainably and responsibly into the future. Our science is your advantage.

UL LLC has been and will continue to be an equal opportunity employer. To assure full implementation of this equal employment policy, we will take steps to assure that:

Persons are recruited, hired, assigned and promoted without regard to race, color, age, sex or gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, religion, creed, national origin, ethnicity, citizenship, ancestry, disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, pregnancy, marital or familial status, or any other protected category under applicable law.