Project Engineer - Fire Resistance Testing

Project Engineer - Fire Resistance Testing - Elmendorf, TX

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 - Fire Resistance Testing to join our Building & Construction team in Elmendorf, TX. 

Intertek's Building and Construction division is a suite of Intertek brands that are industry leaders across multiple architecture, engineering and construction disciplines, developing the most innovative product and project solutions. Intertek's project-related assurance, testing, inspection and consulting services are the risk management and quality assurance partner you need to ensure the reliability, safety and performance of your new developments, existing assets and facilities. Intertek is continually innovating and evolving to reduce risk for consumers, brands and organizations in every sector and industry around the world. We go beyond Testing, Inspection and Certification of products: we are a Total Quality Assurance Provider to industries worldwide. Our Purpose: Bringing quality, safety, and sustainability to life.

What are we looking for?

The Project Engineer - Fire Resistance Testing is responsible for providing engineering services for the test lab, including analyses, calculations, building code research, and special testing. This position may travel at least 15% of the time.

Salary & Benefits Information

The base wage or salary range for this position is $70,000 - $80,000. 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, 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:

• Follow and enforce all safety requirements and company policies
• Provide exceptional customer service 
• Perform necessary calculations to support designs and simulations
• Prepare working drawings using information collected from various sources for new products, fabrication tools and dies, curtain wall and special test chambers, new machinery and equipment

• Assume total responsibility for projects as assigned including, but not limited to the following:

  •    Communicate with clients on building codes, test preparation, procedures, results and reporting matters
  •    Coordinate test schedule with available personnel and equipment schedule
  •    Write test protocols when required and obtain approvals as necessary
  •    Review and thoroughly understand contract requirements and document any deviations.  Advise clients of extra costs as they are incurred
  •    Assist in preparation of major proposals via pre-bid meetings and on-site inspections.  Follow-up with personnel and equipment allocations
  •    Review and understand budgeted personnel and equipment taking full responsibility to operate within budget (maintain profitability)
  •    Perform necessary research on special test projects
  •    Prepare and submit accurate and concise reports on all projects assigned

• Review of projects requiring a P.E. seal, if licensed Engineer 
• Provide manufacturer in-plant witness/consulting services 
• Meet all quality requirements as stated in the laboratory Quality Manual
• Research and implement new test areas and engineering services 
• Attend and participate in industry meetings as required
• Perform other work as required
   

Minimum Requirements & Qualifications:

• B.S. Degree in Engineering or closely related field of physical science, or educational equivalent 
• Technical competence to effectively communicate test procedures, specifications, and results with customers while possessing skills in diplomacy conducive to working with clients through technically challenging compliance issues
• Capability of working both individually and within a team
• Proven leadership skills sufficient to supervise subordinate engineers and other technical team members
• Good research, documentation, record keeping and technical writing skills
• Valid driver’s license and reliable driving record is required
• Expected to travel as business needs dictate

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of construction material characteristics and applications, manufacturing techniques, supply sources and engineering principles
• E.I.T. minimum preferred
• Knowledge of the U.