Staff Engineer, Industrial - Plano, Texas
Intertek is searching for a Staff Engineer - Industrial to join our Electrical team in Plano, Texas. This is a fantastic opportunity to grow a versatile career in Industrial equipment. By joining Intertek, your contributions will be valued as we continue to help the world Build Back Ever Better.
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 Staff Engineer is responsible for supporting the Plano, Tx Industrial Team with project work, conducting and attending audits, mentoring and training staff, as well participating in technical standard development. This position will travel at least 25% of the time.
Salary & Benefits Information
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:
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
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. As a condition of employment, certain positions may be required to pass a pre-employment drug test based on the @type of work that will be performed.
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 intertekhrusa@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.
