Staff HVAC Regulatory Compliance Engineer

LG Electronics North America; Alpharetta (GA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

No-cost medical premiums for employee/

401(k) with company matching

Generous Paid Time Off

Short-term incentives

Mental health resources

Parental leave

Life and disability insurance

Job summary

LG Electronics North America is seeking a Staff HVAC Regulatory Compliance Engineer in Alpharetta, GA to monitor building codes and ensure our air-conditioning products meet energy and safety standards. You will lead code interpretation, coordinate with testing labs, and collaborate with product teams.

The role requires 5+ years in HVAC regulatory compliance, deep knowledge of IECC, ASHRAE, NEC, and NFPA, and hands-on testing with UL/CSA/AHRI.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in HVAC regulatory compliance
• Deep knowledge of IECC, ASHRAE, NEC, and NFPA
• Hands-on experience with testing/certification programs (UL, CSA, AHRI, ETL)
• Ability to write technical documentation that is clear and code-cited
• Bilingual Korean and English preferred

Responsibilities

• Analyze and interpret building code standards to support product compliance and application.
• Identify and communicate code requirements that influence product design and development.
• Coordinate with testing labs (UL, Intertek, CSA, AHRI) to certify against energy and safety standards.
• Serve as primary interface with code committees and industry associations and translate deliberations into internal roadmaps.
• Collaborate with Product Support Engineering to strengthen code-application knowledge.
• Develop external materials (white papers, articles, presentations, webinars) to position products as code-forward.

Skills

HVAC regulatory compliance

Code interpretation

Cross-functional collaboration

Technical writing

Korean language (preferred)

Job description

Staff HVAC Regulatory Compliance Engineer

Step into the innovative world of LG Electronics. As a global leader in technology, LG Electronics is dedicated to creating innovative solutions for a better life. Our brand promise, 'Life's Good', embodies our commitment to ensuring a happier life for all. We have a rich history spanning over six decades and a global presence in over 290 locations.Our diverse portfolio includes Home Appliance Solutions, Media Entertainment Solutions, Vehicle Solutions, and Eco Solutions. Our management philosophy, "Jeong-do Management," embodies our commitment to high ethical standards and transparent operations. Grounded in the principles of 'Customer-Value Creation' and 'People-Oriented Management', these values shape our corporate culture, fostering creativity, diversity, and integrity. At LG, we believe in the power of collective wisdom through an inclusive work environment.Join us and become a part of a company that is shaping the future of technology.At LG, we strive to make Life Good for Everyone.

Why Join LG?

At LG, we offer a thoughtfully designed employee experience that fosters professional growth, prioritizes health and well-being, and builds a strong internal community-setting you up for long-term success.

You’ll work in an environment that empowers colleagues to demonstrate their capabilities, focus on meaningful work, and create real value. LG encourages creative and individual approaches to challenges, with a strong emphasis on performance, skill development, and equal, merit-based opportunity. We want our colleagues to grow alongside our global business, which is why we reward exceptional performance and offer industry-leading benefits.

Come grow with us.

The Opportunity

As the Staff Regulatory Compliance Engineer, you will be responsible for keeping abreast of new and changing building codes and how they impact the installation and commissioning of LG Airconditioning Technologies products.

Key Responsibilities

Building Codes & Standards

• Analyze and interpret key building code standards to support product application and compliance
• Identify and communicate code requirements that influence product design, features, and development opportunities
• Monitor industry code trends, regulatory changes, and enforcement posture across federal, state, and local jurisdictions; maintain a living database of jurisdictional adoption calendars and variance maps.
• Serve as the primary interface with code-committee activities (ASHRAE, IEC) and industry trade associations (AHRI, AMCA, NFPA, etc.), translating committee deliberations into internal roadmaps and stakeholder presentations.
• Collaborate with Product Support Engineering to strengthen technical expertise and code application knowledge
• Lead the development of external-facing application materials - technical white papers, peer-reviewed journal articles, conference presentations, and webinar content - that position our products as code-compliant and code-forward.
• Manage end-to-end compliance dossiers for new and existing SKUs, coordinating with testing labs (UL, Intertek, CSA, AHRI-accredited facilities) to certify against applicable energy and safety standards.

Qualifications

• 5+ yearsof HVAC regulatory compliance experience, with demonstrated success in at least one high-volume HVAC category (residential light commercial, commercial refrigeration, or process HVAC).
• Deep working knowledge ofIECC, ASHRAE, NEC, and NFPA- able to navigate state and local amendments without always defaulting to a compliance consultant.
• Hands-on experience managingtesting and certification programs(UL, CSA, AHRI, ETL)- you know what lab scope, test criteria, and report formats mean for a product’s market readiness.
• Strong knowledge of building codes and regulatory standards
• Ability to write technical documentation that your peers and field sales teams actually read and trust: clear, authoritative, code-cited.
• Excellent cross-functional collaboration and communication skills
• Ability to translate technical requirements into practical business solutions
• Bilingual Korean and English preferred

$120,000 - $160,000 USD

Benefits Offered Full-Time Employees:

• No-cost employee premiums for you and your eligible dependents for competitive medical, dental, vision and prescription benefits.
• Auto enrollment with immediate vesting of competitive company matching contributions in a 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with several investmentoptions.
• Generous Paid Time Off program that includes company holidays and a combined bank of paid sick and vacation time.
• Performance based Short-Term Incentives (varies by role).
• Access to confidential mental health resources to help you and your loved ones improve your quality of life. Personal fitness goal incentives.
• Family orientated benefits such as paid parental leave and support for families raising children with learning, social, behavioral challenges, or developmental disabilities.
• Group Rate Life and Disability Insurance.

Benefits Offered Temporary/Contractors:

• Eligible for the relevant benefit programs offered through our partner agencies.

Applicants who need assistance or a reasonable accommodation during the hiring process may contact our team by phone at: 973-477-7090 [e-mail]. This email and phone number will only reply to accommodation requests and is not intended for general employment inquiries.

All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

In addition to the above, LG believes that pay transparency is a key part of diversity, equity, and inclusion. Our salary ranges take into account many factors in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skillset, experience, licensure, certifications, internal equity, and other business needs. While we consider geographic pay differentials in final offers, because we operate in many geographies where applicable, the salary range listed may not reflect all geographic differentials applied.