Position Information
  • Company:
    Underwriters Laboratories Inc.
  • Location:
    Northbrook, IL 60062
  • Status:
    Full Time
    Employee
  • Job Category:
    Engineering
  • Occupations:
    Electrical/Electronics Engineering
    Energy/Nuclear Engineering
  • Industry:
    Energy and Utilities
    Engineering Services
  • Education:
    Bachelor's Degree
Contact Information
  • Company:
    Underwriters Laboratories Inc.
  • Reference Code:
    42810

Primary Designated Engineer - Renewable Energy

Responsibilities

  • Based on input from Regional Lead Reviewers (RLR) and other sources, drafts, develops to implementation and maintains consistent and technically appropriate certification requirements in UL Standards and Outlines of Investigations as well as Certification Requirement Decisions, Practical Application Guidelines (PAGs), Laboratory Procedural Guides, Standardized Appendix Pages (SAPs), Follow-up Inspection Instructions (FUIIs) and other standard specific ancillary documents to provide for consistent interpretation and application of requirements for UL's product certification services.
  • Develops and / or reviews the development of technical content that serves as the basis of training programs for RLRs, Field Services and other UL staff to ensure appropriate and consistent application of requirements.  Schedules staff meetings and/or teleconferences with RLRs for discussions of technical requirements, procedures, form usage, etc.
  • Serves as the technical project handler of qualified New or Unusual products.  In this role, develops or identifies requirements to address new technical developments or product features.  Works in conjunction with and utilizes the resources of the PDE Manager, Chief Engineer, Research, Legal, CAS to completely review the New or Unusual product and develop the appropriate requirements for certification. Utilizes external resources such as UL's Electrical Council in determining impact on Codes and Standards. Prepares a letter report of findings for review by the PDE Manager and distribution to the customer through Commercial Operations.
  • During the Collaborative Standards Development  process (CSDS), works with the responsible Commercial Operations staff to determine the need for and scope of an Industry File Review (IFR) as the results of pending standards.  Works with the responsible CAS staff to determine any necessary equipment and skills needed resulting from the changes to the standard.  Also works with CAS to determine the effective date of any needed IFR.  In conjunction with Operations, initiates IFRs for UL certified products, ensuring all affected clients are advised of the new requirements.  Drafts Important Letter and other file review form correspondence.  
  • Participates in UL/Industry Technical Meetings and UL Council Meetings in the area of expertise as agreed to by Commercial Operations.  Provides technical support and makes technical presentations. 
  • Assists Commercial Operations in the determination of  new business opportunities. Advises Commercial Operations of the technical resources needed to actively participate in new businesses.
  • Performs other duties as directed.

Required Skills

  • Working knowledge of UL basic safety principles and HBSE.
  • Demonstrated ability to apply engineering concepts in areas of expertise, including application to complex, new or unusual products.
  • Demonstrated ability to present and draft technical papers on meaning of involved requirements and procedures.
  • Ability to perform as a respected technical resource for peers, management and constituency.
  • Detailed knowledge of UL's operational vocabulary and technical vocabulary common to involved categories.
  • Detailed knowledge of related standards, operations and related forms and systems including detailed knowledge of Conformity Assessment Services, Follow-up Services, Standards programs and associated installation codes or guidelines.
  • Working knowledge of industry issues, needs and problems.
  • Ability to establish, track and manage multiple projects while maintaining quality.
  • University degree ( Bachelor's degree) in Engineering, Engineering Technology, Industrial Technology, Manufacturing Technology, or Physics from an ABET accredited program or related field.
  • Directly related experience.

Additional Requirements:

Demonstrated proficiency or working knowledge/attributes in the following areas:

  • Renewable energy technology, preferably Photovoltaics and Distributed Generation.

  • Codes and Standards, safety, performance, installation codes and utility interconnection standards (e.g. UL, CSA, IEC, IEEE, NFPA, ASTM).

  • Photovoltaic PV products and systems equipment.

  • Distributed Generation Interconnection systems equipment.

  • Wind turbine components, subassemblies, and general operation.

  • Engine generators and components.

  • NEC, specifically articles 690 and 705.

  • Ratings and evaluations of Polymerics, power supplies, and transformers.

Additional Skills:

 

  • Strong interpersonal skills and experience in technical training.

  • Experience interfacing and working cooperatively as a technical resource with peers, management, and outside organizations, including those with jurisdiction.

  • Ability to self-manage multiple projects while maintaining quality.

  • Adept at complex problem solving

  • Broad knowledge/skill set that can be applied to new technologies

  • Electrical Engineering degree with specific knowledge in power electronics, power quality, mechanical engineering, material sciences, and systems reliability preferred.

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