Job DescriptionStaff Engineer - HVAC Performance - Plano, TexasThe
Staff Engineer - HVAC Performance is responsible for supporting the Plano, TX HVAC Team with project work, conducting and attending audits, mentoring and training staff, as well as participating in technical standard development. This position will travel at least 25% of the time.
Salary & Benefits InformationIndividual 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:- Interpret and apply UL, CSA, AHRI, ASHRAE, and DOE requirements to equipment under testing (EUT).
- Develop test plans, evaluation strategies, and certification pathways aligned to project scope and customer needs.
- Coordinate equipment and design test stands to accomplish project scope and meet customer needs.
- Troubleshoot issues with equipment under testing (EUT).
- Witness or conduct testing related to Performance and Energy Efficiency requirements.
- Review Test Reports written by other engineers.
- Support laboratory development, including upgrade of psychrometric chambers in accordance with the latest regulatory testing requirements, including expansion of certification scope.
- Develop and execute training plans for less tenured engineers as well as provide mentorship for their project-work.
- Participate in standard development committees and report upcoming regulation changes to Chief Engineer(s).
- Conduct audits at customer facilities and other Intertek locations.
- Participate in audits that take place at the Intertek Plano facility and assist in resolving identified non-conformities.
- Travel to customer facilities and factories as required.
- Other tasks as assigned by management.
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 Mechanical Engineering
- Electrical Engineering degree considered with relevant experience
- 10+ years of experience in HVAC product design/testing, energy efficiency, and the regulatory landscape
- Ability to read and interpret:
- Electrical schematics & one-lines
- Mechanical drawings
- Standards and technical specifications
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced, multi-project environment
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office software, including Word, Excel, and Outlook
- Ability to travel up to 25%, as business needs dictate
- Must possess a valid unrestricted driver's license and clean driving record
Preferred Requirements & Qualifications:- Experience with programming and operating psychrometric chambers
- Experience diagnosing issues with HVAC Equipment and implementing resolutions
- Familiarity with standards such as:
- AHRI 140
- AHRI 210/240
- AHRI 340/360
- AHRI 840
- AHRI 920
- AHRI 1230
- AHRI 1380
- ASHRAE 37
- Project coordination or customer-facing technical experience
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.
