Project Engineer - Energy​/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 a Project Engineer – Energy/Safety to join our Electrical team in Lake Forest, California. This is a fantastic opportunity to grow a versatile career in the certification industry. 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 employs world‑class experts 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 to be a total quality assurance provider worldwide, bringing quality, safety and sustainability to life.

The base wage or salary range for this position is $105,000 – $120,000. In addition to competitive compensation packages, benefits include medical, dental, vision, life, disability, 401(k) with company match, generous vacation/sick time (PTO), tuition reimbursement and more.

• Independently conduct on‑site and off‑site evaluation of products to determine compliance with applicable standard(s).
• Read and determine applicability of national codes and standards clauses for the EUT (equipment under test).
• Read and understand schematics and manufacturing instructions.
• Validate the project scope and sample applicability.
• Identify and locate test instruments and equipment required for testing under the scope of the project.
• Follow established test plan.
• Set up and operate EUT; perform and document simple repairs on EUT as needed.
• Conduct thorough construction review; document results.
• Perform testing of products in accordance with standards. Core tests include rating, leakage current, dielectric, temperature, pressure, stability, mechanical hazard, flammability, abnormal and fault insurance, rain, radiation, sound and laser.
• Mentor less senior technical personnel.
• Provide information for quotes such as length of project, site needed, rental equipment, samples, and standards that will be used.
• Complete preliminary design reviews (PDR) both on and off site.
• Provide more specialized expertise in one product category (e.g., become reviewer, resident expert or obtain and maintain advanced product knowledge).
• Develop and set up test plans.
• Perform field jobs.
• Set up and operate standard test equipment including, but not limited to, oscilloscope, dielectric strength tester, ground continuity tester, digital multimeter, environmental condition chamber, articulated probes, etc. Use hand tools to build/calibrate test fixtures.
• Follow sample handling procedures, ensuring that samples are logged in and out of the system, moved as needed through the facility and properly packaged for shipment.
• Provide sales support such as attending client visits or meetings.
• Communicate project status and test results to client, sales personnel and management throughout testing. Provide ongoing support to clients as needed.
• Within policy guidelines, identify, properly document and recommend engineering judgments.
• Perform other work as required.

Travel 25% or more of the time as business needs dictate.

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering.

• 2+ years directly related experience.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable driving record.
• 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.
• Microsoft Office expertise.

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical / Electronic Engineering.
• Working knowledge of electrical circuit design/analysis principles.
• Prior project management experience for multiple tasks.
• Experience directly related to product safety testing or certification.
• Demonstrated experience with U.S., Canadian and other international product safety standards (e.g., ANSI, CSA, UL, EN, IEC).
• Familiarity with EV chargers, inverters, energy storage and other similar appliances.

Lake Forest, California