Field Evaluations Engineer - Greater New York Area

Utilize your project handling skills and conformity standards knowledge! With minimum supervision, independently manage execution and timely completion of engineering projects. Develop UL requirements, test methods, and test equipment for complex, new or unusual products.

A Field Evaluations Engineer independently determines project scope, develops a preliminary plan of investigation, and determines project specifications by analyzing client input, available data, and product construction. Projects include frequent travel to conduct on-site product evaluations. Some International travel required. As a Field Evaluations Engineer you will initiate communication with clients and AHJ’s to promote and explain the benefits of new and existing services. Communicate with clients to discuss technical issues, explain UL procedures and requirements, and negotiate completion date and sample requirements.Independently determines project scope, develops a preliminary plan of investigation, and determines project specifications by analyzing client input, available data, and product construction.  

Utilize your project handling skills and conformity standards knowledge! With minimum supervision, independently manage execution and timely completion of engineering projects. Develop UL requirements, test methods, and test equipment for complex, new or unusual products.

A Field Evaluations Engineer independently determines project scope, develops a preliminary plan of investigation, and determines project specifications by analyzing client input, available data, and product construction. Projects include frequent travel to conduct on-site product evaluations. Some International travel required. As a Field Evaluations Engineer you will initiate communication with clients and AHJ’s to promote and explain the benefits of new and existing services. Communicate with clients to discuss technical issues, explain UL procedures and requirements, and negotiate completion date and sample requirements.Independently determines project scope, develops a preliminary plan of investigation, and determines project specifications by analyzing client input, available data, and product construction.  

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Respond to address client concerns and to resolve any complex client issues.
• Provide technical assistance to clients in reference to product evaluations and plans review.
• Represent UL at meetings of outside organizations and provides presentations on a variety of code and certification related technical topics.
• Determine areas in which the product may not be in compliance with Standard based requirements.
• Plan, conduct, and supervise code and regulatory related projects of major magnitude and scope.
• Serve as Project Handler of record and signs as Reviewer of record as assigned.
• Resolve complex engineering issues by analyzing and reporting on the acceptability of the field-based product evaluations.
• Develop test requirements for products beyond the scope of existing standards, or those involving unique features requiring frequent use of independent judgment.
• Develop special test methods and test equipment.
• May represent UL at local meetings and/or industry-related functions such as seminars and trade shows.
• May provide direction as a Primary Designated Engineer for specific product categories.

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• University Degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, Industrial Technology, Manufacturing Technology, or Physics from an ABET accredited program plus four years directly related work experience.
• Detailed knowledge of the technical vocabulary common to the appropriate discipline.
• Working knowledge of conformity standards in use in area of expertise.
• Demonstrated ability to apply project-handling concepts in use in area of expertise.
• Detailed knowledge of the technical vocabulary common to the field evaluation business.
• Expert knowledge of NEC, Building Codes, Regulatory and conformity standards in use in areas of expertise.
• Experience with one or more of the following is a plus: Hazardous Locations, SEMI, Renewable Energy
• Demonstrated ability to apply project-handling concepts in use in areas of expertise, including application to complex, new, or unusual products.
• Experience with Hazard Based Engineering concepts.
• Working knowledge of industry issues, needs, and problems.
• Experienced with the utilization of Electrical Test Equipment.
• Strong written and verbal communications skills.
• Strong client-interfacing skills.
• Ability to work remotely with frequent travel.
• Strong computer skills.
• A commitment to be a lifelong learner.
• Home Based Position – Must be located in the Greater New York City area preferably, although other