Job DescriptionStaff Engineer - Plano, TexasThe
Staff Engineer is responsible for supporting the Plano, Tx Industrial 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, IEEE, ANSI, CSA, IEC, and utility specifications to equipment under testing (EUT)
- Conduct on-site and laboratory-based design reviews, construction inspections, and compliance assessments
- Develop test plans, evaluation strategies, and certification pathways aligned to project scope and customer needs
- Witness or conduct testing related to:
- Dielectric withstand & insulation coordination
- Temperature rise & current ratings
- Grounding & bonding
- Mechanical integrity & enclosure protection
- Environmental exposure & abnormal/fault conditions
- Support preliminary design reviews (PDRs) for utility-facing and grid-connected equipment
- Assist customers in resolving nonconformances and design gaps identified during evaluations
- Develop laboratory capabilities to expand 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, factories, and substations 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 Electrical Engineering (Mechanical considered with relevant power experience)
- 10+ years of experience in power, utility, industrial, or electrical equipment engineering
- Ability to read and interpret:
- Electrical schematics & one-lines
- Mechanical drawings
- Standards and technical specifications
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced, multi-project environment
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools
- Ability to travel up to 25%, as business needs dictate
- Valid driver's license and acceptable driving record
Preferred Requirements & Qualifications:- Experience with utility, substation, or grid equipment
- Familiarity with standards such as:
- IEEE C37 series
- UL 891 / UL 1558 / UL 508A
- NFPA codes
- ANSI / CSA / IEC standards
- Exposure to:
- Short-circuit studies
- Temperature rise testing
- Insulation coordination
- Grounding & bonding requirements
- Prior experience with utilities, EPCs, OEMs, or testing laboratories
- Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) certification
- Project coordination or customer-facing technical experience
