Sr. Project Engineer - Energy - Plano, TX

Sr. Project Engineer – Energy – Plano, TX

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Intertek, a leading provider of quality and safety solutions, is actively seeking a Sr. Project Engineer to join our Electrical team in Plano, TX. This role will perform testing and evaluation on a variety of products to meet national, international, and industry‑specific performance and durability standards; write reports; and communicate with clients. The position will travel at least 25% of the time and is not eligible for immigration sponsorship.

Salary & Benefits Information:
Individual compensation packages are based on factors unique to each candidate. Intertek employees are eligible for a competitive benefit package that includes medical, dental, vision, life, disability, 401(k) with company match, generous vacation/sick time (PTO), tuition reimbursement, and more. Employees also receive paid holidays.

• Read and determine applicability of national codes and standards for the equipment under test (EUT).
• Review client‑provided or published performance or product safety standards.
• Interpret electrical and mechanical schematics and manufacturing instructions.
• Identify and locate test instruments and equipment required for testing.
• Follow established test plans and set up/operate EUT.
• Perform and document simple repairs on EUT as needed.
• Conduct construction review, create evaluation reports and test plans, and witness testing.
• Use a variety of test equipment (e.g., temperature/humidity chambers, programmable power supplies, PLCs, actuators, oscilloscopes, multimeters, dielectric strength testers, surge generators).
• Perform core tests such as battery cycling, temperature/humidity soak, durability cycling, voltage/current measurement, dielectric, pressure, fault condition simulation, rain, dust, and corrosion.
• Compile test results, data, and product description into final reports and submit for approval.
• Communicate project status and test results to clients, sales personnel, and management.
• Mentor less senior technical personnel.
• Provide information for quotes (project length, site needs, rental equipment, samples, standards).
• Follow sample handling procedures, logging samples in and out of the system, moving equipment, and packaging samples for shipment.
• Provide sales support, such as attending client visits and ongoing client support as needed.
• Perform additional duties as required.

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering (focus on electrical circuits, renewable energy).
• 5+ years’ experience in a directly related field.
• Prior direct experience in the renewable energy field.
• Direct experience and knowledge of US, Canadian, and international product safety standards (e.g., UL 9540, UL 1541, UL 1741, UL 3141, UL 1973, UL 1703, PV Trackers – UL 3703).
• Experience using Microsoft Office products.
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced, multi‑tasking environment with shifting priorities and demanding deadlines.
• Detailed‑oriented with effective prioritization, organization, and time management.
• Excellent verbal, written, and presentation communication skills.
• Customer‑focused and quality driven.
• Travel as business needs dictate (25%–50%).
• Valid driver’s license and reliable driving record.
• Applicants will be required to complete an I‑9 to verify eligibility to work in the U.S. and must reside in and be legally able to work in the United States.

• Prior project management experience.

• Auto Req  
• Job Category:
  Engineering
• Seniority Level: Mid‑Senior
• Employment Type:
  
  Full‑time
• Job Function:
  Engineering and Information Technology
• City:
  Plano
• State:
  Texas
• Job Code:
• Affiliate Sponsor:
  Intertek