Project Engineer – General Safety Job Listing at Intertek in Lake Forest, CA (Job ID 10284)

Description

Engineer - General Safety - Lake Forest, CA

Intertek, a leading provider of quality and safety solutions to many of the world's top-recognized brands and companies, is actively seeking an Engineer to join our Electrical team in Lake Forest, CA. This is a fantastic opportunity to grow a versatile career in Electrical General Safety area.

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.

Salary & Benefits Information

The base wage or salary range for this position is $100k - $115k. Individual compensation packages are based on a variety of factors unique to each candidate including skill set, experience, qualifications, and other job-related reasons.  (Include this paragraph if salary information is required or optionally provided.)

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

The Engineer is responsible for 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. Under the guidance of a more senior Engineer, may also conduct on and off-site evaluation of products to determine compliance with applicable standard(s).

Based on experience, background, and desired career path, candidates will ultimately be placed on electrical safety team. 

Role and Responsibilities

• Read and determine applicability of national codes and standards clauses for the EUT (equipment under test).
• Validate the project scope and sample applicability.
• Complete preliminary design reviews (PDR) both on and off site.
• Develop, set up, and follow established test plans.
• 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.
• Within policy guidelines, identify, properly document, and recommend engineering judgments.

​​​​​​Required Qualifications

• 0+ years directly related experience related to product safety testing or certification.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Must be self-motivated and able to work independently in a fast-paced, multi-tasking environment.
• Prior project management experience is a plus.
• Ability to make technical decisions and engineering judgments independently within established parameters.
• Ability to travel as business needs dictate - up to 25%
• Valid Driver's License with an acceptable driving record, required.

​​​​​​Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in physics or engineering; Electrical preferred
• Working knowledge in electrical circuit design/analysis principles highly preferred
• Demonstrated experience with U.S., Canadian, and other international product safety standards preferred.  

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 hr.eeo@intertek.com 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.