Full-Time

Electrical Engineer

Life safety and security

UL Solutions

UL Solutions

10,001+ employees

Global safety testing, certification, and inspection

Compensation Overview

$65k - $87k/yr

+ Bonus

Toronto, ON, Canada + 1 more

More locations: Northbrook, IL, USA

Hybrid

Hybrid role: three days in office per week.

Category
Electrical Engineering (1)

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Requirements
  • University degree in Electrical engineering
  • Customer-facing experience required
  • Strong communication skills
  • Strong project management skills
  • Ability to use MS Office
Responsibilities
  • 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.
  • Projects may include travel to conduct or witness tests at client sites.
  • Initiates communication with clients to promote and explain the benefits of new and existing services.
  • 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 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.
  • Is familiar with applicable standards, company manuals and appropriate technical literature.
  • Examines samples for compliance with UL requirements and notifies client of any areas in which the product is not in compliance or of any changes in project scope or specifications.
  • Coordinates laboratory activities by preparing data sheets and instructions to technicians, scheduling and reviewing work of laboratory technicians and engineering assistants and establishing completion dates.
  • Coordinates administrative aspects of project management.
  • May serve as Project Handler of record and/or 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 engineering issues associated with Variation Notices by analyzing and reporting on the acceptability of the variations.
  • Assists in the development of UL requirements.
  • Assists in developing special test methods and test equipment.
  • Analyzes test program for adequacy and sequence.
  • May coordinate and/or perform File Reviews, as directed.
  • May represent UL at industry related functions such as seminars and trade shows.
  • Read and follow the Underwriters Laboratories Code of Conduct and follow all physical and digital security practices.
  • Performs other duties as directed.
Desired Qualifications
  • Prior engineering experience preferred
  • Experience with fire and smoke detection, access control, and fire alarm control panels (preferred)

UL Solutions tests, inspects, and certifies products and systems to ensure they are safe, secure, and sustainable across electronics, mobility, cybersecurity, and energy. It uses rigorous laboratory tests and conformity assessments to issue the UL Mark on products that pass, guiding manufacturers through compliance and safety improvements. Its long history since 1894, its move to a for-profit structure and IPO in 2024, and its global scope across risk domains set it apart from peers. The goal is to help companies navigate complex supply chains and bring safer, more reliable products to market.

Company Size

10,001+

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

Northbrook, Illinois

Founded

1894

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What believers are saying

  • Automotive EMC capacity in Toyota City strengthens EV and ADAS validation demand.
  • Index inclusion can broaden institutional ownership and improve liquidity.
  • Hazardous-location robot certification opens an adjacent industrial automation market.

What critics are saying

  • Capital-intensive laboratory expansion pressures margins before utilization ramps.
  • Regulatory fragmentation across regions pushes customers toward local certification providers.
  • Automotive and robotics testing demand can slow, leaving new facilities underutilized.

What makes UL Solutions unique

  • Founded in 1894, UL Solutions anchors safety science with a century-old UL brand.
  • It combines testing, inspection, certification, software, and advisory services across 110 countries.
  • Its global lab network spans industrial, consumer, automotive, and sustainability markets.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

Paid Sick Leave

Hybrid Work Options

Remote Work Options

Wellness Program

Mental Health Support