UL Solutions

Global safety testing, certification, and inspection

Senior Project Engineer

Electrical EngineeringConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeNo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

A university degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, Industrial Technology, Manufacturing Technology, or Physics from an accredited program.
At least 5 years of experience working with or for medium- or high-voltage cable or high-power laboratories, medium- or high-voltage cable manufacturers, power utilities involving medium- or high-voltage cable systems, or relevant fields.
Strong knowledge and experience with applicable industrial and international standards for medium- and high-voltage cable systems, including ICEA/AEIC, IEEE, IEC, and CIGRE standards.
Knowledge of high-voltage testing technologies for power cables, including high-voltage withstand testing, impulse testing, load cycle testing, dielectric loss testing, and partial discharge measurement.
Familiarity with high-voltage safety requirements in laboratories and manufacturer plants, and commitment to safe operations and a zero-incident workplace.
Demonstrated ability to apply project-handling concepts in areas of expertise, including to complex, new, or unusual products.
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing with internal and external customers and to make formal presentations to audiences at all levels inside and outside the company.
Knowledge of basic computer software in the Microsoft Office suite.
Ability to handle multiple assignments concurrently without direct supervision.
Valid driver's license, acceptable DMV record, and willingness to accept extended travel assignments.

Responsibilities

Enhance and advance a zero-incident safety culture and behavior; read and follow the Underwriters Laboratories Code of Conduct and all physical and digital security practices.
Manage project schedules to ensure projects are properly processed, including quotation, execution, reporting, and invoicing.
Independently determine project scope, develop a preliminary plan of investigation, and determine project specifications such as cost, time, and sample requirements by analyzing client input, available supplemental data, and product construction.
Conduct subcontractor inquiries and plan materials, equipment, and personnel to meet job and project requirements.
Perform sample testing and measurements at Underwriters Laboratories laboratories.
Travel frequently to conduct or witness tests at client sites; initiate communication with clients to promote and explain the benefits of new and existing services.
Communicate with clients and laboratories about technical issues, explain Underwriters Laboratories procedures and requirements, convey project cost, and negotiate completion dates and sample requirements.
Communicate project status and results to clients through frequent contact and by preparing reports.
Analyze obtained testing data, prepare technical reports, and present results to customers.
Maintain accurate and complete daily work records; serve as Project Handler of record and sign as Reviewer of record when assigned.
Develop Underwriters Laboratories requirements for testing products beyond existing standards or involving unique features that require frequent independent judgment; develop special test methods and test equipment.
Coordinate and/or perform File Reviews.
Represent Underwriters Laboratories on technical committees and/or at industry-related functions such as seminars and trade shows.
Train and guide other engineers to build competency in medium- and high-voltage cable qualification, quality assurance, and other laboratory testing programs.
Perform other duties as directed.
Travel over 40% to customer facilities and job sites, including globally.

Enhance and advance a zero-incident safety culture and behavior. Read and follow the Underwriters Laboratories Code of Conduct and follow all physical and digital security practices.
Manage project schedules to ensure all the projects are properly processed, including quotation, execution, reporting and invoicing.
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.
Subcontractor inquiry, materials/equipment/personnel planning to meet job and project requirements.
Perform sample testing and measurements at UL’s laboratories.
Projects may include frequent travel to conduct or witness tests at client sites. Initiates communication with clients to promote and explain the benefits of new and existing services.
Communicates with clients and laboratories to discuss technical issues, explain UL procedures and requirements, convey project cost, and negotiate completion date and sample requirements.
Communicates project status and results to clients through frequent contact and by preparing reports.
Perform data analysis on the obtained testing data. Prepare technical reports and present their results to customers.
Maintain daily work records with accuracy and integrity. Serves as Project Handler of record and signs as Reviewer of record as assigned.
Develops UL requirements for testing products beyond the scope of existing standards, or those involving unique features requiring frequent use of independent judgment. Develop 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.
Train and guide the other engineers to build competency in MV/HV cable qualification, quality assurance, and other lab testing programs.
Performs other duties as directed.
Willing to travel over 40% to customer’s facilities and job site, including global travels.

University Degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, Industrial Technology, Manufacturing Technology, or Physics from an accredited program.
5+ years of experience of working with/for MV/HV or high-power laboratories, MV/HV cable manufacturers, power utilities involving MV/HV cable systems, or relevant fields.
Strong knowledge and experience in related industrial and international standards for MV/HV cable systems, including but not limited to ICEA/AEIC, IEEE, IEC, and CIGRE standards.
Knowledge in high voltage testing technologies on power cables including high voltage withstand test, impulse test, load cycle test, dielectric loss test, partial discharge measurement, etc.
Familiarity with high voltage safety requirements in laboratories and manufacturer plants. Commitment to safe operations and zero incident workplace.
Demonstrated ability to apply project-handling concepts in use in areas of expertise, including application to complex, new, or unusual products.
Able to communicate effectively orally and in writing with all internal and external customers and make formal presentations to people at all levels, both within and outside the company.
Knowledge of basic computer software in the MS Office suite.
Able to handle multiple assignments concurrently without direct supervision.
Valid driver’s license and acceptable DMV record with a willingness to accept extended travel assignments.

About the Company

UL Solutions

Global safety testing, certification, and inspection

UL Solutions tests, inspects, and certifies products and systems to ensure safety, security, and sustainability. It works by evaluating electronics, mobility, cybersecurity, and energy technologies against established standards, performing lab tests and risk assessments, and applying the UL Mark to passing products. Its differentiators include a long history dating back to 1894, a 2022 pivot to a for-profit unit with an IPO in 2024, and a global, cross-domain scope across fire, electrical, cybersecurity, and sustainable energy Safety science and advisory services. The goal is to help manufacturers manage supply-chain risks and bring safer, more reliable products to market.

Company size: 10,001+
Company stage: IPO
Headquarters: Northbrook, IL
Founded: 1894

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