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Senior Project Engineer - Electrical Safety
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Senior Project Engineer - Electrical Safety Job Listing at Intertek in Menlo Park, CA (Job ID 13501)
Intertek, a leading provider of Assurance, Testing, Inspection, and Certification services, is looking for a Sr. Project Engineer to join our Electrical team in Menlo Park, CA.
Intertek's Electrical business line applies more than 100 years of product testing expertise to help clients meet safety, performance, environmental, and quality requirements across many industries including Medical, Lighting, Renewable Energy, HVACR, Appliances & Electronics, Hazardous Locations, Industrial Equipment, Life Safety & Security, IT & Telecom Equipment. Intertek’s global network of laboratories employs 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.
What are we looking for?
The Sr. Project Engineer - Electrical Safety position 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 is not eligible for immigration sponsorship.
Salary & Benefits Information
The salary range for this position is $120K - $130K. 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, Intertek employees are eligible for a variety of benefits including paid time off (PTO), paid holidays, paid parental leave, medical plan options, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, a 401(k) plan with company matching, tuition reimbursement, and more.
What you’ll do
Train and mentor less senior technical staff.
Provide local technical expertise and maintain reviewer status in one or more product categories.
Proactively develop and communicate test procedures, new test fixtures and report shells for local office.
Investigate technical complaints for the local office and support accreditation efforts by performing technical audits locally.
Demonstrate enough product and/or standards knowledge to be considered an expert in multiple product categories for the local office.
Provide quotations for a large array of standards and complex projects and products.
Actively represent Intertek by participating on standards/industry committees and/or associations.
Perform preliminary design reviews (PDR) both on and off site.
Perform field labeling jobs.
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 complex sales support such as giving presentations during client visits.
Communicate project status and test results to client, sales personnel, and management throughout testing. Provide on‑going support to clients as needed.
Within policy guidelines, identify, properly document, and recommend engineering judgments.
Perform other work as required.
Minimum Requirements & Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Electrical or Mechanical)
5+ years directly related experience in a NRTL setting (TUV, CSA, UL, SGS, Eurofins)
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions
Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form
Ability to deal with several abstract and concrete variables
Ability to make technical decisions and engineering judgments independently within established parameters
Excellent communication skills, in both verbal and written formats
Excellent organization and time management skills
Excellent interpersonal skills
Must be self‑motivated and able to work independently in a fast‑paced, multi‑tasking environment
Ability to travel as business needs dictate, up to 25%
A valid driver’s license and reliable driving record is required
Applicants will be required to complete an I‑9 to verify their eligibility to work in the U.S.
Applicants must reside in and be able to legally work in the United States.
Preferred Requirements & Qualifications
Candidates who are listed as a “Reviewer” will be highly considered.
Intertek is a drug‑free workplace. All 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 is our greatest asset, 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, please email hr.eeo@intertek.com or call 1‑877‑694‑8543 (option #5) to speak with a member of the HR Department.
Applicants will be required to complete an I‑9 to verify their eligibility to work in the U.S.
Applicants must reside in and be able to legally work in the United States.
Intertek is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer that values inclusion and diversity. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics.
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Intertek's Electrical business line applies more than 100 years of product testing expertise to help clients meet safety, performance, environmental, and quality requirements across many industries including Medical, Lighting, Renewable Energy, HVACR, Appliances & Electronics, Hazardous Locations, Industrial Equipment, Life Safety & Security, IT & Telecom Equipment. Intertek’s global network of laboratories employs 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.
What are we looking for?
The Sr. Project Engineer - Electrical Safety position 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 is not eligible for immigration sponsorship.
Salary & Benefits Information
The salary range for this position is $120K - $130K. 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, Intertek employees are eligible for a variety of benefits including paid time off (PTO), paid holidays, paid parental leave, medical plan options, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, a 401(k) plan with company matching, tuition reimbursement, and more.
What you’ll do
Train and mentor less senior technical staff.
Provide local technical expertise and maintain reviewer status in one or more product categories.
Proactively develop and communicate test procedures, new test fixtures and report shells for local office.
Investigate technical complaints for the local office and support accreditation efforts by performing technical audits locally.
Demonstrate enough product and/or standards knowledge to be considered an expert in multiple product categories for the local office.
Provide quotations for a large array of standards and complex projects and products.
Actively represent Intertek by participating on standards/industry committees and/or associations.
Perform preliminary design reviews (PDR) both on and off site.
Perform field labeling jobs.
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 complex sales support such as giving presentations during client visits.
Communicate project status and test results to client, sales personnel, and management throughout testing. Provide on‑going support to clients as needed.
Within policy guidelines, identify, properly document, and recommend engineering judgments.
Perform other work as required.
Minimum Requirements & Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Electrical or Mechanical)
5+ years directly related experience in a NRTL setting (TUV, CSA, UL, SGS, Eurofins)
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions
Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form
Ability to deal with several abstract and concrete variables
Ability to make technical decisions and engineering judgments independently within established parameters
Excellent communication skills, in both verbal and written formats
Excellent organization and time management skills
Excellent interpersonal skills
Must be self‑motivated and able to work independently in a fast‑paced, multi‑tasking environment
Ability to travel as business needs dictate, up to 25%
A valid driver’s license and reliable driving record is required
Applicants will be required to complete an I‑9 to verify their eligibility to work in the U.S.
Applicants must reside in and be able to legally work in the United States.
Preferred Requirements & Qualifications
Candidates who are listed as a “Reviewer” will be highly considered.
Intertek is a drug‑free workplace. All 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 is our greatest asset, 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, please email hr.eeo@intertek.com or call 1‑877‑694‑8543 (option #5) to speak with a member of the HR Department.
Applicants will be required to complete an I‑9 to verify their eligibility to work in the U.S.
Applicants must reside in and be able to legally work in the United States.
Intertek is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer that values inclusion and diversity. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics.
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