Senior Project Engineer - Renewable Energy & Energy Storage

Senior Project Engineer-Renewable Energy & Energy Storage – Cortland, New York

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 Electrical team in Cortland, New York.  

Intertek's Electrical business line applies more than 100 years of product testing expertise to quickly and efficiently help clients meet safety, performance, environmental and quality requirements for every market. Spanning a wide range of industries such as Medical, Lighting, Renewable Energy, HVACR, Appliances & Electronics, Hazardous Locations, Industrial Equipment, Life Safety & Security, IT & Telecom Equipment, Intertek's global network of laboratories employ world-class experts in their fields who deliver quality, accurate testing and certification that continually exceeds our clients' expectations and helps to clear a path for their product's success. 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-Renewable Energy & Energy Storage is responsible for independently performing testing and evaluation on a variety of products to the provisions of U.S., Canadian and other International product safety standards, writing reports and communicating with clients. This position is also responsible for providing local expertise in one or more product categories and mentoring and training less senior technical personnel.This position has the potential for 50% travel.

Salary & Benefits Information

The base wage or salary range for this position is $90k - $110k. Individual compensation packages are based on a variety of factors unique to each candidate including skill set, experience, qualifications, and other job-related reasons.

In addition to competitive compensation packages, when working with Intertek you can expect benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, 401(k) with company match, generous vacation / sick time (PTO), tuition reimbursement and more. 

What you’ll do:

• 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.

• Under scope of the project, 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 (Battery Energy Storage Systems), 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. 

• May set up and operate standard test equipment including but not limited to: Temperature/Humidity Chambers; Programmable Power Supplies; PLC or other controllers; pneumatic, hydraulic, or electric actuators; AC/DC power supplies and loads; oscilloscope; multi-meter; dielectric strength tester; ground continuity tester; digital multi-meter; surge generator; over-voltage tester; environmental condition chamber; and articulated probes. Use hand tools to build/calibrate test fixtures. 

• Perform testing of products in accordance with standards. Core tests may include but are not limited to: Battery Cycling (Charge/Discharge), Temperature/Humidity soak or cycle, durability cycling, Voltage and Current measurement, dielectric, pressure, abnormal and fault condition simulation, rain, dust, corrosion. 

• Compile test results during construction review and testing. Compile data and product description and type final report using established report shell. Submit report to reviewer for final approval.

• Communicate project status and test results to client, sales personnel, and management throughout testing. Provide on-going support to clients as needed. 

• Train and mentor less senior technical staff. 

• Supply information for quotes such as length of project, site needed, rental equipment, samples, and standards that will be used.

• Follow sample handling procedures, ensuring that sample is logged in and out of the system. Move equipment, as needed through the facility. Properly package sample for shipment.

• Provide sales support such as attending client visits.

• Provide on-going support to clients as needed.

• Perform additional duties as required.

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:

• Bachelor’s Degree in electrical engineering with focus on electrical circuits and renewable energy

• 4+ years of experience in directly related field

• 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 50%

Preferred Requirements & Qualifications:

• Prior project management experience

• Prior direct experience in renewable energy field and knowledge on intricacies of the US, Canadian, and other international product safety standards (ANSI, CSA, UL, EN, IEC) such as UL 9540, UL 9540A, UL 3141, UL 1973, UL2200, UL 67, UL 891 etc.

• Experience with inverter standards such as UL 1741, IEEE 1547, IEC 62109, etc.

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 [email protected] or call 1-877-694-8543 (option #5) to speak with a member of the HR Department.

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*Intertek does not accept unsolicited approaches from agencies and will not pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume.