Field Evaluation Engineer

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UL Solutions’ Field Engineering team works on-site with our customers to understand their needs and how they meet the market's needs. We help to ensure that all certified products continue to comply with UL Solutions' requirements and partner with customers to help them meet their changing needs.

A Field Evaluations Engineer independently determines project scope, develops a preliminary plan of investigation, and determines project specifications by analyzing client input, available data, and product construction. Projects include frequent travel to conduct on-site product evaluations. Some International travel required. As a Field Evaluations Engineer you will initiate communication with clients and AHJ’s to promote and explain the benefits of new and existing services. Communicate with clients to discuss technical issues, explain UL procedures and requirements, and negotiate completion date and sample requirements.

Initiates communication with clients and AHJ’s to promote and explain the benefits of new and existing services.  Communicates with clients to discuss technical issues, explain UL procedures and requirements, and negotiate completion date and sample requirements. 

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Respond to address client concerns and to resolve any complex client issues.
• Provide technical assistance to clients in reference to product evaluations and plans review.
• Represent UL at meetings of outside organizations and provides presentations on a variety of code and certification related technical topics.
• Determine areas in which the product may not be in compliance with Standard based requirements.
• Plan, conduct, and supervise code and regulatory related projects of major magnitude and scope.
• Serve as Project Handler of record and signs as Reviewer of record as assigned.
• Resolve complex engineering issues by analyzing and reporting on the acceptability of the field-based product evaluations.
• Develop test requirements for products beyond the scope of existing standards, or those involving unique features requiring frequent use of independent judgment.
• Develop special test methods and test equipment.
• May represent UL at local meetings and/or industry-related functions such as seminars and trade shows.
• May provide direction as a Primary Designated Engineer for specific product categories.

• University Degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, Industrial Technology, Manufacturing Technology, or Physics from an ABET accredited program plus four years directly related work experience.
• Detailed knowledge of the technical vocabulary common to the appropriate discipline.
• Working knowledge of conformity standards in use in area of expertise.
• Demonstrated ability to apply project-handling concepts in use in area of expertise.
• Detailed knowledge of the technical vocabulary common to the field evaluation business.
• Expert knowledge of NEC, Building Codes, Regulatory and conformity standards in use in areas of expertise.
• Experience with one or more of the following is a plus: Hazardous Locations, SEMI, Renewable Energy
• Demonstrated ability to apply project-handling concepts in use in areas of expertise, including application to complex, new, or unusual products.
• Experience with Hazard Based Engineering concepts.
• Working knowledge of industry issues, needs, and problems.
• Experienced with the utilization of Electrical Test Equipment.
• Strong written and verbal communications skills.
• Strong client-interfacing skills.
• Ability to work remotely.
• Ability to travel frequently.
• Strong computer skills.
• A commitment to be a lifelong learner.
• Home Based Position – Preferably Denver, CO area – although other locations may be acceptable based on experience, etc.

Candidate needs to be located close to airport due to high travel requirements. 

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• Grow & Achieve: We learn, work and grow together with targeted development, reward and recognition programs as well as our very own UL University that offers extensive training programs for employees at all stages, including a technical training track for applicable roles.
• Total Rewards: The salary range for this position is $97000 minimum budgeted by team - $120000 midpoint of the salary range and is based upon years of experience that is commensurate with the level of the position.

  All employees at UL Solutions are eligible for annual bonus compensation.  The target for this position is 5% of the base salary offered. Employees are eligible for health benefits such as medical, dental and vision; wellness benefits such as mental & financial health; and retirement savings (401K) commensurate with the standard rewards offered in each individual location or country, for the relevant position level.  We also provide employees with paid time off including vacation (15 days), holiday including floating holidays (12 days) and sick time off (72 hours). Internal applicants with questions related to the Total Rewards for this position should submit a ticket via askHR for more insights

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