Job DescriptionThe UL Solutions Research and Development team is seeking an experienced Principal Engineer to lead activities in advanced fire and explosion engineering analyses, failure analyses, and post-incident fact-finding investigations. Many of these initiatives will focus on solving client problems related to fire and explosion hazards in energy industries, including energy storage and renewables. The abilities to initiate, scope and execute complex client projects, to guide and mentor team members and colleagues in completing these projects, and to provide professional review of official deliverable documents are central to this role. A successful candidate will be creative, curious, adaptable to a fast-paced and multi-disciplined environment and willing to work collaboratively with a team of other engineers, scientists and technicians to solve complex problems.
Responsibilities- Initiate, plan and execute client projects primarily in the areas of fire and explosion protection engineering analysis including failure analysis, cause-and-origin analysis, and fact-finding investigations.
- Carry out engineering analyses using combinations of numerical simulation, field data, and test data inputs.
- Mentor and guide team members and colleagues for larger client project initiatives.
- Complete formal technical reports of work completed, including all information and details about strategy, approach and outcome.
- Provide professional engineering review and, where appropriate, signature for key client deliverables.
- Work across industries / segments, collaborate with key stakeholders, and provide timeline communications to both internal and external stakeholders.
- Stay ahead of changing technologies in the field by reading journals and scientific publications, attending academic conferences, writing, and collaborating on original publications, and delivering presentations.
- Interprets internal/external business challenges and recommends best practices to improve products, processes or services.
- Where appropriate, present project results and findings at academic and industry conferences.
Qualifications- Degree in mechanical engineering, chemical engineering, fire protection engineering, explosion protection engineering or other relevant discipline is required. MS or PhD preferred.
- MS or PhD requires additional 12+ years of relevant work experience. BS requires additional 15+ years of relevant work experience.
- Certified fire and explosion investigator (CFEI) certification and experience in field evaluations of fires and failure events is required.
- Professional engineering licensure in the state of Illinois is required. Licensure in additional states is preferred.
- Preferred professional experience includes:
- Professional engineering consulting experience in fire protection engineering, explosion protection engineering, process safety engineering, or industrial engineering
- Familiarity with laboratory and physical testing environments
- Familiarity with power generation and distribution systems - including generators, power electronics, transformers, and high-voltage breakers
- Familiarity with building and fire codes
- General familiarity with computational fluid dynamics (CFD) analysis and finite-element analysis (FEA) techniques.
- Excellent communication and technical writing skills are required.
- Ability to work independently but also having a team player mindset, giving priority to team goals and maintaining good team relationships, is required.
Total Rewards: We understand compensation is an important factor as you consider the next step in your career. The estimated salary range for this position is $160,000 to $200,00 USD and is based on multiple factors, including job-related knowledge/skills, experience, geographical location, as well as other factors. This position is eligible for annual bonus compensation with a target payout of 20% of the base salary. This position also provides health benefits such as medical, dental and vision; wellness benefits such as mental and financial health; and retirement savings (401K) commensurate with the standard rewards offered in each individual location or country. We also provide full-time employees with paid time off including vacation (15 days), holiday and personal days (totaling 12 days) and sick time off (72 hours).
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