Senior Project Engineer

- Independently 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 frequent 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 complex 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.

- Determines areas in which the product is not in compliance with UL requirements or of any changes in project scope or specifications and notifies client.

- Coordinates complex laboratory activities by preparing data sheets and instructions to technicians and by establishing completion dates.

- Coordinates administrative aspects of project management.

- Serves as Project Handler of record and signs as 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 complex engineering issues associated with Variation Notices by analyzing and reporting on the acceptability of the variations.

- Develops UL requirements for testing products beyond the scope of existing standards, or those involving unique features requiring frequent use of independent judgment.

- Develops special test methods and test equipment.

- Coordinates and/or performs File Reviews.

- May represent UL on technical committees and/or industry-related functions such as seminars and trade shows.

- May provide direction as a Primary Designated Engineer or Designated Engineer for specific product categories.

- Directs and reviews work of assigned staff.

- Trains office, field, and/or laboratory staff and entry level engineers.

- Provides technical assistance in several product categories, operations or systems to laboratory and/or field staff.

- Read and follow the Underwriters Laboratories Code of Conduct and follow all physical and digital security practices.

- Performs other duties as directed.

- University Degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, Industrial Technology, Manufacturing Technology, or Physics from an accredited program plus eight years directly related work experience.
- Detailed knowledge of the technical vocabulary common to the appropriate discipline.
- Working knowledge of conformity standards in use in areas of expertise.
- Demonstrated ability to apply project-handling concepts in use in areas of expertise,
- including application to complex, new, or unusual products.
- Working knowledge of industry issues, needs, and problems.