Sr. Project Engineer - Energy

Sr. Project Engineer – Energy, Plano, TX

Intertek is actively seeking a Sr. Project Engineer to join our Electrical team in Plano, TX. This is a fantastic opportunity to grow a versatile career facilitating international trade and regulatory product testing.

Intertek, a leading provider of quality and safety solutions to many of the world's top-recognized brands and companies, applies more than 100 years of product testing expertise to help clients meet safety, performance, environmental and quality requirements for every market. Our global network of laboratories and experts delivers testing and certification that exceed client expectations. We are a Total Quality Assurance Provider delivering quality, safety, and sustainability to life.

What we're looking for

The Sr. Project Engineer position is on site at our Plano, TX location. Responsibilities include performing testing and evaluation on a variety of products to the provisions of client-provided or other national, international or industry-specific performance and durability standards or US, Canadian and other international product safety standards; writing reports; and communicating with clients. This position will travel at least 25% of the time. This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship.

What you'll do

• Read and determine applicability of national codes and standards clauses for the EUT (equipment under test).
• Perform certification, testing work including but not limited to Batteries, BESS (Battery Energy Storage Systems), Combiner Boxes, On Grid & Off-Grid Inverters, DC-DC Convertors, PV Modules.
• Read and understand client-provided or otherwise published performance or product safety standards.
• Read and understand electrical and mechanical schematics and manufacturing instructions.
• Validate the project scope and sample applicability.
• Identify and locate test instruments and equipment required for testing.
• Follow established test plan.
• Set up and operate EUT; perform and document simple repairs on EUT as needed.
• Conduct construction review, create evaluation reports and test plans, conduct and / or witness testing, resolve technical and / or administrative issues to power electronics standards.
• Set up and operate standard test equipment including but not limited to : Temperature / Humidity Chambers; Programmable Power Supplies; PLC or other controllers; pneumatic, hydraulic, or electric actuators; AC / DC power supplies and loads; oscilloscope; multi-meter; dielectric strength tester; ground continuity tester; surge generator; environmental condition chamber; and articulated probes. Build / calibrate test fixtures using hand tools.
• Perform testing of products in accordance with standards; core tests may include Battery Cycling (Charge / Discharge), Temperature / Humidity soak or cycle, durability cycling, Voltage and Current measurement, dielectric, pressure, abnormal and fault condition simulation, rain, dust, corrosion.
• Compile test results during construction review and testing; prepare final report using established report shell and submit for reviewer approval.
• Communicate project status and test results to client, sales personnel, and management throughout testing.
• Mentor less senior technical personnel.
• Provide information for quotes such as project length, site needs, rental equipment, samples, and standards to be used.
• Follow sample handling procedures, logging samples in / out and packaging for shipment.
• Provide sales support such as attending client visits and ongoing client support as needed.
• Perform additional duties as required.

This position outline is a general guideline and does not represent all-encompassing duties. The incumbent should have the mental and physical requirements to carry out the above defined duties.

Minimum Requirements & Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

Intertek is a drug-free workplace. Intertek is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer that values inclusion and diversity. We provide accommodation for applicants with disabilities upon request via hr.eeo@intertek.com or 1-877-694-8543 (option #5).

Intertek does not accept unsolicited approaches from agencies and will not pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume.

About Intertek : Total Quality. Assured. A world leader in the Quality Assurance market with a global network of laboratories and offices in more than 100 countries.

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