Project Engineer

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At UL, we know why we come to work.

Thousands of us around the world wake up every day with a common purpose to make the world a safer, more secure and sustainable place. Science is in our DNA; we are endlessly curious and passionate about seeking and speaking the truth.

We take delight in knowing that our work makes a meaningful contribution to society, and we are proud that our culture is centered on integrity, collaboration, inclusion and excellence.

UL Solutions stands at the forefront of technological advancement, and we are continually challenged to find new ways to foster innovation and positive change. Satisfying? Yes. Exciting? Absolutely!

UL Solutions Built Environment provides the highest level of technical knowledge, expertise and testing, inspection and certification, advisory and commissioning services to support our customers globally throughout the entire life cycle of their products and buildings.

UL Solutions plays a critical role and acts as a trusted partner to various stakeholders in the built environment and building products industry by knowing everything about every building, building regulation and requirement, fire equipment services and personal protective equipment by providing proactive insights on safe, secure and sustainable buildings, risk management solutions and tenant wellness and safety validations.

As our global footprint continues to spread across the world, we are looking for a Project Engineer with a focus on passive fire protection, to join our team in Telford, UK.

What you’ll learn & achieve:

You will autonomously manage execution and timely completion of engineering projects by analysing project scope and determining project specifications, establishing test programs for product investigations, and preparing reports for clients as part of the Built Environment business.

You will participate in the development of UL requirements, test methods, and test equipment.

You will exercise Project Handler Signature Authority as Project Handler of record responsible for opening, maintenance, completion, and closing of assigned new work engineering projects.

You may also exercise Review Signature Authority as assigned as Reviewer of record responsible for initial review, status review, and final technical review of all new work engineering projects.

• Determine project scope, develop a preliminary plan of investigation, and determine project specifications such as cost, time, and sample requirements by analysing client input, available supplemental data, and product construction. Projects may include frequent travel to conduct or witness tests at client sites.
• Initiate communication with clients to promote and explain the benefits of new and existing services. Follow up on contacts from clients. Communicate with clients to discuss technical issues, explain UL procedures and requirements, convey project cost, and negotiate completion date and sample requirements. Act to address client concerns and to resolve client issues. Provide technical assistance to clients in reference to product inspection and follow-up services
• Establish appropriate test programs by reviewing files and manufacturer’s information, examining samples, and applying UL requirements. Notify client of any areas in which the product is not in compliance with UL requirements or of any changes in project scope or specifications
• Coordinate laboratory activities by preparing data sheets and instructions to technicians, scheduling and reviewing work of Laboratory Technicians and support staff and establishing completion dates. Coordinate administrative aspects of project management.
• Communicate project status and results to clients through frequent contact and by preparing reports. Prepare Follow-Up Service Procedures and information pages
• Integrate continuous improvement concepts and techniques into all aspects of the job
• Resolve engineering issues associated with Variation Notices by analysing and reporting on the acceptability of the variations.
• Propose development of new and/or revised UL requirements. Develop special test methods and test equipment. Coordinate and/or performs File Reviews. May represent UL at industry related functions such as seminars and trade shows.
  
  

What makes you a great fit:

The ideal candidate would be someone who is keen to work for an international company such as UL Solutions, to explore the experience of corporate business.

You should be willing to learn new technical concepts and be able to implement them. You will also have the following;

• Proven Project Engineer experience within passive fire protection, specifically doors and hardware
• University Degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, Industrial Technology, Manufacturing Technology, or Physics from an ABET accredited program
• Minimum 4 years of directly related work experience. Fire experience (testing, laboratory) / Passive fire protection (doors and hardware) valuable
• Familiar with UKCA
• Continuous improvement background
  
  

What you’ll experience working at UL:

• Mission For UL Solutions, corporate and social responsibility isn’t new. Making the world a safer, more secure and sustainable place has been our business model for the last 127 years and is deeply engrained in everything we do.
• People Ask any UL Solutions employee what they love most about working here, and you’ll almost always hear, “the people.” Going beyond what is possible is the standard at UL. We’re able to deliver the best because we employ the best.
• Interesting work Every day is different for us here as we eagerly anticipate the next innovation that our customer s create. We’re inspired to take on the challenge that will transform how people live, work and play. And as a global company, in many roles, you will get international experience working with colleagues around the world.
• 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 All employees at UL are eligible for bonus compensation. We provide competitive salaries and a range of benefits designed to look after you. We also provide employees with paid time off including vacation, holiday, sick and volunteer time off.
  
  

Learn More:

Working at UL Solutions is an exciting journey that twists and turns daily. We thrive in the twists and revel in the turns. This is our every day. This is our normal.

Curious? To learn more about us and the work we do, visit UL.com