Senior Project Engineer - Battery and Energy Storage at Intertek US

Cortland, New York, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

21 Feb, 26

Salary

120000.0

Posted On

23 Nov, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Battery Testing, Project Management, Product Safety Standards, Technical Expertise, Mentoring, Communication Skills, Organization Skills, Time Management, Customer Service, Problem Solving, Engineering Judgments, Microsoft Office, Technical Audits, Sales Support, Standards Knowledge, Technical Complaints

Industry

Civil Engineering

Description

Senior Project Engineer - Battery & Energy Storage Intertek, a leading provider of ATIC (Assurance, Testing, Inspection, and Certification) Services, is looking for a Senior Project Engineer to join our Electrical team in Cortland, NY. 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. We go beyond Testing, Inspection and Certification of products: we are a Total Quality Assurance Provider to industries worldwide. Intertek is continually innovating and evolving to reduce risk for consumers, brands, and organizations in every sector around the world. Our purpose: Bringing quality, safety, and sustainability to life. What are we looking for? The Senior Project Engineer responsible for independently conducting on and off-site evaluation of products to determine compliance with applicable standard(s), managing more complex projects. This position is also responsible for providing local expertise in one or more product categories, mentoring and training less senior technical personnel, and assisting with scoping and scheduling project work for the assigned team. This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship. Salary & Benefits Information The salary range for this position is $105K - $120K. 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: Read and determine applicability of national codes and standards clauses for the EUT (equipment under test). Independently, conduct on and off-site evaluation of products to determine compliance with applicable standard(s). Validate the project scope and sample applicability. Follow established test plan. 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 accreditations 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. Actively represent Intertek by participating on standards/industry committees and/or associations. 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. Provide quotations for a large array of standards and complex projects and products. 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. Other duties as assigned. 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 engineering 4+ years directly related experience with battery testing Prior project management experience Demonstrated experience with U.S., Canadian, and other international product safety standards Experience with battery standards; UL 9540A, UL 1973, UN38.3 Microsoft Office expertise Excellent verbal and written communication skills Excellent organization and time management skills Excellent customer service skills Must be self-motivated and able to work independently in a fast-paced, multi-tasking environment Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions Ability to make technical decisions and engineering judgments independently within established parameters Ability to travel as business needs dictate (up to 25%) Valid unrestricted driver’s license and reliable driving record 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: Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering 6+ years of experience in similar industry Master’s degree in engineering Professional Engineering (PE) License 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. For certain safety-sensitive roles, a pre-employment drug screen will be required. Based on local law and legislation, marijuana may be included in that screening. 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 hr.eeo@intertek.com or call 1-877-694-8543 (option #5) to speak with a member of the HR Department. #LI-DNP *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.

Responsibilities

The Senior Project Engineer is responsible for conducting on and off-site evaluations of products to determine compliance with applicable standards and managing complex projects. This role also involves mentoring less senior technical personnel and providing local expertise in product categories.