Engineer - Entry Level Solar (PV), Lake Forest, CA
Intertek is searching for an Engineer with disciplines in electrical, power systems, renewable or similar engineering to join our Electrical - Solar Service team in our Lake Forest, California office. This is a fantastic opportunity to grow a versatile career in Renewable Energy!
Intertek's Electrical business line applies more than 100 years of product testing expertise to quickly and efficiently help clients meet safety, performance, environmental and quality requirements for every market. Spanning a wide range of industries such as Medical, Lighting, Renewable Energy, HVACR, Appliances & Electronics, Hazardous Locations, Industrial Equipment, Life Safety & Security, IT & Telecom Equipment, Intertek's global network of laboratories employ world-class experts in their fields who deliver quality, accurate testing and certification that continually exceeds our clients' expectations and helps to clear a path for their product's success.
We go beyond Testing, Inspection and Certification of products: we are a Total Quality Assurance Provider to industries worldwide. Intertek is continually innovating and evolving to reduce risk for consumers, brands, and organizations in every sector around the world. Our purpose: Bringing quality, safety, and sustainability to life.
What are we looking for?
The Engineer position is responsible for providing engineering expertise to evaluate conformance of inverters, energy storage systems, solar / photovoltaic panels, solar racking and tracking systems to industry standards, creating evaluation reports and test plans, conducting and/or witnessing testing, resolving technical and/or administrative issues and providing Intertek customers with superior customer service. This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship.
Salary & Benefits Information
The base wage or salary range for this position is $80,000 to $90,000. 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, Intertek employees are eligible for a variety of benefits including paid time off, paid holidays, paid parental leave, medical plan options, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, a 401(k) plan with company matching, tuition reimbursement, and more.
What you'll do:
Conduct evaluations of equipment as required, to determine compliance with applicable standard(s)
Plan, coordinate and execute project work and keep the client informed
Read and understand schematics and manufacturing instructions
Validate the project scope and sample applicability
Identify and locate test instruments and equipment required for testing within the scope of the project
Set up and operate equipment under test (EUT)
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, etc.
Perform utility interactive testing such as: response to abnormal voltage, response to abnormal frequency, unintentional islanding, harmonic distortion, interconnection integrity, etc.
Set up and operate standard test equipment including, but not limited to: power analyzer, oscilloscope, load banks, EMI equipment, thermocouples and data loggers, multi-meter, dielectric strength tester, ground continuity tester, digital multimeter, surge generator, over-voltage tester, environmental condition chamber, and articulated probes. Use hand tools to build/calibrate test fixtures.
Perform other duties as required
Minimum Requirements & Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in electrical, mechanical, power systems, renewables or similar engineering
0 years directly related experience
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Excellent organization and time management skills
Excellent customer service skills
Must be self-motivated and able to work independently in a fast-paced, multi-tasking environment
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions
Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables
Ability to make technical decisions and engineering judgments independently within established parameters
Microsoft Office expertise
Ability to travel as business needs dictate, up to 25%
Valid Driver's License with an acceptable driving record
Applicants will be required to complete an I-9 to verify their eligibility to work in the U.S.
Applicants must reside in and be able to legally work in the United States.
Preferred Requirements & Qualifications:
2 years directly related experience
Prior project management experience
Prior experience with U.S., Canadian, and other international product safety standards, i.e., ANSI, CSA, UL, EN, IEC
experience with inverter, PV and other energy equipment standards such as UL 2703, UL 61730, UL 61215, UL 1741, UL 9540, UL 2200, IEEE 1547, IEC 62109, etc.
Intertek Total Quality Assured
Intertek is a world leader in the Quality Assurance market, with a proven, high-quality business model and a global network of customer-focused operations and highly engaged subject matter experts. With passion, pace, and precision we work to exceed our customers' expectations, while engaging with our employees to be 10X in their performance and professional growth.
Intertek is a drug-free workplace. For certain safety-sensitive roles, a pre-employment drug screen will be required. Based on local law and legislation, marijuana may be included in that screening.
We Value Diversity
Intertek's network of phenomenal people are our greatest assets, and the diversity they bring fuels our success. Intertek is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer that values inclusion and diversity. We take affirmative action to ensure all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics.
For individuals with disabilities who would like to request accommodation, or who need assistance applying, please email hr.eeo@intertek.com or call 1-877-694-8543 (option #5) to speak with a member of the HR Department.
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*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.
