Field Evaluations Engineer

Field Evaluations - North Carolina

Home Based Position – Raleigh or Charlotte, NC. Utilize your project handling skills and conformity standards knowledge! With minimum supervision, independently manage execution and timely completion of Field Evaluation projects. Develop UL requirements, test methods, and test equipment for complex, new or unusual products.

Conduct on site engineering evaluations to help regulatory authorities determine the compliance of a product, leading to “approval” of the installation. The evaluation process consists of documentation review, visual and mechanical inspection, suitability for installation in accordance with the adopted installation Code(s) such as the National Electrical Code, applicable testing and an engineering report. If you have:

• An engineering/technology degree from an accredited university
• Expert knowledge of Building Codes, NEC, Field evaluations, conformity Standards and the NEC
• Demonstrated ability to apply project-handling concepts in use in areas of expertise, including application to complex, new, or modified products in the field
• Experienced with the utilization of Electrical Test Equipment. Experienced with conducting electrical tests on products.
• A working knowledge of industry issues, needs, and problems
• Eight years of directly related experience

We would like to hear from you!

Join our Product Safety Field Evaluation Team and make a difference!

Responsibilities

• Independently determines project scope, develops a preliminary plan of investigation, and determines project specifications by analyzing client input, available data, and product construction. Projects include frequent travel to conduct on-site product evaluations. Some International travel required.
• Initiates communication with clients and AHJ’s to promote and explain the benefits of new and existing services. Communicates with clients to discuss technical issues, explain UL procedures and requirements, and negotiate completion date and sample requirements.
• Responds to address client concerns and to resolve any complex client issues
• Provides technical assistance to clients in reference to product evaluations and plans review
• Represents UL at meetings of outside organizations and provides presentations on a variety of code and certification related technical topics.
• Determines areas in which the product may not be in compliance with Standard based requirements
• Plans, conducts, and supervises code and regulatory related projects of major magnitude and scope.
• Serves as Project Handler of record and signs as Reviewer of record as assigned
• Resolves complex engineering issues by analyzing and reporting on the acceptability of the field-based product evaluations
• Develops test requirements for products beyond the scope of existing standards, or those involving unique features requiring frequent use of independent judgment
• Develops special test methods and test equipment.
• May provide direction as a Primary Designated Engineer for specific product categories
• Performs other duties as directed
• Integrates continuous improvement concepts and techniques into all aspects of the job.
• Read and follow the Underwriters Laboratories Code of Conduct and follow all physical and digital security practices.

Qualifications

• Detailed knowledge of the technical vocabulary common to the field evaluation business

• Expert knowledge of NEC, Building Codes, Regulatory and conformity standards in use in areas of expertise

• Demonstrated ability to apply project-handling concepts in use in areas of expertise, including application to complex, new, or unusual products

• Experience with Hazard Based Engineering concepts

• Working knowledge of industry issues, needs, and problems

• Experienced with the utilization of Electrical Test Equipment

• University Degree (Bachelor's degree) in Engineering, Engineering Technology, Industrial Technology, Manufacturing Technology, or Physics from an ABET accredited program

• Strong written and verbal communications skills

• Strong client-interfacing skills

• Ability to work remotely

• Ability to travel frequently

• Strong computer skills.

• A commitment to be a lifelong learner

• Hazardous Locations background a plus

• Candidate needs to be located close to airport due to high travel requirements.

What we offer

• Total Rewards: We understand compensation is an important factor as you consider the next step in your career . The estimated salary range for this position is $97,000 to $120,000 and is based on multiple factors, including job-related knowledge/skills, experience, geographical location, as well as other factors. This position is eligible for annual bonus compensation with a target payout of 10% of the base salary. This position also provides health benefits such as medical, dental and vision; wellness benefits such as mental and financial health; and retirement savings (401K) commensurate with the standard rewards offered in each individual location or country. We also provide full-time employees with paid time off including vacation (15 days), holiday including personal days (12 days) and sick time off (72 hours).

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

Required Skills

• Analytical and Problem Solving Skills

• Coaching and Mentoring

• Collaboration Skills

• Communication Skills

• Data Analysis

• Engineering Analysis

• Engineering Disciplines

• Handling Multiple Tasks

• ISO/IEC 17025

• Laboratory Safety

• Lean Six Sigma

• Microsoft Office

• Planning Abilities

• Project Development

• Project Management

• Project Management Support

• Requirement Assurance

• Software Tools

• Standards Compliance

• Technical Troubleshooting

• Time Management

• About Us

• A global leader in applied safety science, UL Solutions (NYSE: ULS) transforms safety, security and sustainability challenges into opportunities for customers in more than 110 countries. UL Solutions delivers testing, inspection and certification services, together with software products and advisory offerings, that support our customers’ product innovation and business growth. The UL Mark serves as a recognized symbol of trust in our customers’ products and reflects an unwavering commitment to advancing our safety mission. We help our customers innovate, launch new products and services, navigate global markets and complex supply chains, and grow sustainably and responsibly into the future. Our science is your advantage.

• About the Team

• We work at the center of safety and sustainability — we’re helping to tackle the worst aspects of the global climate crisis with projects in electrical infrastructure, renewable energy and electrified transportation. Whether we’re helping customers make safer electric vehicle batteries or debating the impact of wind farms, we develop cutting-edge safety science. And we do it in some of the largest and best-equipped laboratories in the world. We’re always looking for people to help us explore, experiment and advance ideas that change the way the world works. Join our team and help create a cleaner, safer future for all.

• Job Info

• Job Identification

• 11063

• Job Category

• Engineering

• Posting Date

• 10/01/2026, 12:18 AM

• Locations

• Raleigh, NC, United States

• Charlotte, NC, United States

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