Job Description

Project Engineer-Renewable Energy & Energy Storage - Cortland, New York

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 to join our Electrical team in Cortland, New York. This is a great opportunity to build a career in Renewable Energy & Energy Storage!

What are we looking for?

The Project Engineer-Renewable Energy & Energy Storage 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. This position has the potential for 50% travel.

Salary & Benefits Information

The base wage or salary range for this position is $75k - $90k. 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:

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.

This position outline is a general guideline and does not represent all encompassing details. The position assumes that the incumbent has both the mental and physical requirements to carry out the above defined duties.

Minimum Requirements & Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in engineering
• 2+ years of experience in directly related field
• Microsoft Office software experience is a must have
• 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
• Must be self-motivated and able to work independently in a fast-paced, multi-tasking environment with excellent organization and time-management skills
• Ability to communicate and interact effectively in verbal written and presentation formats
• Excellent interpersonal and demonstrated communication skills, both verbally and written
• Must be customer focused and quality driven
• Must have a valid unrestricted driver's license and reliable driving record
• Ability to travel as business needs dictate, up to 50%

Preferred Requirements & Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering
• Experience with U.S., Canadian, and other international product safety standards
• Experience with utility interactive inverters and/or power conversion equipment
• Experience with standards such as UL 9540, UL 1741, IEEE 1547, IEC 62109, etc.
• Prior project management experience