Project Engineer - Renewable Energy & Energy Systems

Intertek, a leading provider of ATIC (Assurance, Testing, Inspection, and Certification) Services, is looking for a Project Engineer to join our Electrical team in Cortland, NY.

Want to build something great with an incredible group of people? This is a fantastic opportunity to start or grow a versatile career, facilitating international trade and regulatory product testing on in Energy! By joining Intertek, your contributions will be valued as we continue to help the world Build Back Ever Better.

About Intertek

Intertek is a Nationally Recognized Testing Lab (NRTL) and trusted provider of quality and safety solutions to many of the world's leading brands and companies and governments. Our dedicated professionals help ensure the quality, safety, and sustainability of electrical products used by people throughout the world.

About the Electrical Team

Intertek's Electrical team provides assurance, testing, inspection, and certification for a variety of electric products, including appliances, consumer electronics, lighting, medical devices, information communications technology, HVACR, industrial, and energy transmission and distribution. Our dedicated professionals help ensure the quality, safety, and sustainability of electrical products used by people throughout the world.

This P roject Engineer is responsible for independently 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.

Reporting Structure

Thie P roject Engineer reports to the Engineering Manager or Team Leader

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Read and determine applicability of national codes and standards clauses for the EUT (equipment under test);
• Perform testing of products in accordance with standards. Core tests include, but are not limited to: rating, leakage current, dielectric, temperature, pressure, stability, mechanical hazard, flammability, abnormal and fault insurance, rain, radiation, sound, and laser.
• Mentor less senior technical personnel.
• Supply information for quotes such as length of project, site needed, rental equipment, samples, and standards that will be used.
• Set up and operate standard test equipment including, but not limited to: spectrum analyzer, oscilloscope, multi-meter, dielectric strength tester, ground continuity tester, digital multi-meter, surge generator, over-voltage tester, environmental condition chamber, and articulated probes. Use hand tools to build/calibrate test fixtures.
• Follow sample handling procedures, ensuring that sample is logged in and out of the system. Move equipment as needed through the facility. Properly package sample for shipment.
• Provide sales support such as attending client visits.
• Conduct construction review, create evaluation reports and test plans, conduct and/or witness testing, resolve technical and/or administrative issues to power electronics standards.
• Communicate project status and test results to client, sales personnel, and management throughout testing. Provide on-going support to clients as needed.
• Perform additional duties as required.

Essential Requirements and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering.
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a directly related field.
• Be aware of, and adhere to, safety practices and policies to ensure your own safety, as well as the safety of others who may be affected by your actions at work.
• Ability to work in fast-paced, multi-tasking environment with shifting priorities and demanding deadlines.
• Must be detailed-oriented and able to effectively prioritize and organize workload, with efficient time management.
• Ability to communicate and interact effectively in verbal written and presentation formats.
• Must be customer focused and quality driven.
• Ability to travel as business needs dictate, 50%
• A valid driver's license and reliable driving record.

Preferred Requirements and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, preferred.
• Experience with U.S., Canadian, and other international product safety standards.
• Experience with inverter standards such as UL 1741, IEEE 1547, IEC 62109, etc.
• Experience with utility interactive inverters and/or power conversion equipment.
• Prior Project Management experience.

Why work at Intertek?

Intertek is a world leader in the $250 billion Quality Assurance market, with a proven, high-quality business model and a global network of customer-focused operations and highly engaged subject matter experts. At Intertek, we exercise our spirit of innovation, the passion of our people and our unmatched customer commitment to realize our purpose of making the world an ever better, safer, and more sustainable place for all. Learn more about Our History and What We Do .

When working with Intertek, you can expect salary and benefit package competitively placed within the local market, including:

• Fully comprehensive benefits package; Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and Disability
• 401(k) with company matching program (eligibility after 30 days of employment)
• Competitive market pay
• Generous vacation/sick time benefits (PTO)

Intertek promotes a culture where motivated, customer-oriented employees can flourish, experience professional fulfillment, and reach their highest potential. 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 believes that Our People are our strongest tool for success. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against applicants due to veteran status or on the basis of disability. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, or gender identity.

Intertek is committed to a safe work environment for our employees and clients. Learn more about our COVID-19 Policy.

Intertek is a drug-free workplace. As a condition of employment, all hires are required to pass a pre-employment drug test.

For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, or who need assistance applying, please email hr.eeoc.data@intertek.com or call 1-877-694-8543 (option #5) to speak with a member of the HR Department.