Engineer - Entry Level, Solar (PV)
Intertek
6 days ago
Full-time
On-site
Lake Forest
Engineer - Entry Level Solar (PV), Lake Forest, California
Intertek is searching for an Engineer with disciplines in Electrical, Power
Systems, Renewable or similar Engineering to join our Electrical - Solar
Service team in our Lake Forest, California office. This is a fantastic
opportunity to grow a versatile career in Renewable Energy!
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 Engineer position is responsible for providing engineering expertise to
evaluate conformance of inverters, energy storage systems, solar / photovoltaic
panels, solar racking and tracking systems to industry standards, creating
evaluation reports and test plans, conducting and/or witnessing testing,
resolving technical and/or administrative issues and providing Intertek
customers with superior customer service.
Salary & Benefits Information
The base wage or salary range for this position is $75,000 to $85,000.
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:
* Conduct evaluations of equipment as required, to determine compliance with
applicable standard(s)
* Plan, coordinate and execute project work and keep the client informed
* Read and understand schematics and manufacturing instructions
* Validate the project scope and sample applicability
* Identify and locate test instruments and equipment required for testing
within the scope of the project
* Set up and operate equipment under test (EUT)
* Perform testing of products in accordance with standards. Core tests include,
but are not limited to: rating, leakage current, dielectric, temperature,
pressure, stability, mechanical hazard, flammability, abnormal and fault
insurance, rain, etc.
* Perform utility interactive testing such as: response to abnormal voltage,
response to abnormal frequency, unintentional islanding, harmonic distortion,
interconnection integrity, etc.
* Set up and operate standard test equipment including, but not limited to:
power analyzer, oscilloscope, load banks, EMI equipment, thermocouples and
data loggers, multi-meter, dielectric strength tester, ground continuity
tester, digital multimeter, surge generator, over-voltage tester,
environmental condition chamber, and articulated probes. Use hand tools
to build/calibrate test fixtures.
* Perform other duties as required
Minimum Requirements & Qualifications:
* Bachelor's degree in electrical, mechanical, power systems, renewables or
similar engineering
* Valid Driver's License with an acceptable driving record
* Ability to travel as business needs dictate, up to 25%
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills
* Excellent organization and time management skills
* Excellent customer service skills
* Must be self-motivated and able to work independently in a fast-paced,
multi-tasking environment
* Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid
conclusions
* Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in
mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete
variables
* Ability to make technical decisions and engineering judgments independently
within established parameters
* Microsoft Office expertise
Preferred Requirements & Qualifications:
* 2 years directly related experience
* Prior project management experience
* Prior experience with U.S., Canadian, and other international product safety
standards, i.e., ANSI, CSA, UL, EN, IEC
* Experience with inverter, PV and other energy equipment standards such as UL
2703, UL 61730, UL 61215, UL 1741, UL 9540, UL 2200, IEEE 1547, IEC
62109, etc.
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. For certain safety-sensitive roles, a
pre-employment drug screen will be required. Based on local law and legislation,
marijuana may be included in that screening.
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 hr.eeo@intertek.com
[intertekhrusa@intertek.com] or call 1-877-694-8543 (option #5) to speak with a
member of the HR Department.
#LI-AS1
*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.
Intertek is a leading Total Quality Assurance provider to industries worldwide.
Our network of more than 1,000 laboratories and offices in more than 100
countries, delivers innovative and bespoke Assurance, Testing, Inspection and
Certification (ATIC) solutions for our customers' operations and supply chains.
Working at Intertek means joining a global network of state-of-the-art
facilities and passionate people who deliver superior customer service with a
purpose of bringing quality, safety, and sustainability to life.
Backed by 125 years’ experience, Intertek's Electrical team provides assurance,
testing, inspection and certification for a variety of electric products,
including appliances, consumer electronics, lighting, medical devices,
information communications technology, HVACR, industrial, and energy
transmission and distribution. Our dedicated professionals help ensure the
quality, safety, and sustainability of electrical products used by people
throughout the world.
Intertek is searching for an Engineer with disciplines in Electrical, Power
Systems, Renewable or similar Engineering to join our Electrical - Solar
Service team in our Lake Forest, California office. This is a fantastic
opportunity to grow a versatile career in Renewable Energy!
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 Engineer position is responsible for providing engineering expertise to
evaluate conformance of inverters, energy storage systems, solar / photovoltaic
panels, solar racking and tracking systems to industry standards, creating
evaluation reports and test plans, conducting and/or witnessing testing,
resolving technical and/or administrative issues and providing Intertek
customers with superior customer service.
Salary & Benefits Information
The base wage or salary range for this position is $75,000 to $85,000.
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:
* Conduct evaluations of equipment as required, to determine compliance with
applicable standard(s)
* Plan, coordinate and execute project work and keep the client informed
* Read and understand schematics and manufacturing instructions
* Validate the project scope and sample applicability
* Identify and locate test instruments and equipment required for testing
within the scope of the project
* Set up and operate equipment under test (EUT)
* Perform testing of products in accordance with standards. Core tests include,
but are not limited to: rating, leakage current, dielectric, temperature,
pressure, stability, mechanical hazard, flammability, abnormal and fault
insurance, rain, etc.
* Perform utility interactive testing such as: response to abnormal voltage,
response to abnormal frequency, unintentional islanding, harmonic distortion,
interconnection integrity, etc.
* Set up and operate standard test equipment including, but not limited to:
power analyzer, oscilloscope, load banks, EMI equipment, thermocouples and
data loggers, multi-meter, dielectric strength tester, ground continuity
tester, digital multimeter, surge generator, over-voltage tester,
environmental condition chamber, and articulated probes. Use hand tools
to build/calibrate test fixtures.
* Perform other duties as required
Minimum Requirements & Qualifications:
* Bachelor's degree in electrical, mechanical, power systems, renewables or
similar engineering
* Valid Driver's License with an acceptable driving record
* Ability to travel as business needs dictate, up to 25%
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills
* Excellent organization and time management skills
* Excellent customer service skills
* Must be self-motivated and able to work independently in a fast-paced,
multi-tasking environment
* Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid
conclusions
* Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in
mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete
variables
* Ability to make technical decisions and engineering judgments independently
within established parameters
* Microsoft Office expertise
Preferred Requirements & Qualifications:
* 2 years directly related experience
* Prior project management experience
* Prior experience with U.S., Canadian, and other international product safety
standards, i.e., ANSI, CSA, UL, EN, IEC
* Experience with inverter, PV and other energy equipment standards such as UL
2703, UL 61730, UL 61215, UL 1741, UL 9540, UL 2200, IEEE 1547, IEC
62109, etc.
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. For certain safety-sensitive roles, a
pre-employment drug screen will be required. Based on local law and legislation,
marijuana may be included in that screening.
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 hr.eeo@intertek.com
[intertekhrusa@intertek.com] or call 1-877-694-8543 (option #5) to speak with a
member of the HR Department.
#LI-AS1
*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.
Intertek is a leading Total Quality Assurance provider to industries worldwide.
Our network of more than 1,000 laboratories and offices in more than 100
countries, delivers innovative and bespoke Assurance, Testing, Inspection and
Certification (ATIC) solutions for our customers' operations and supply chains.
Working at Intertek means joining a global network of state-of-the-art
facilities and passionate people who deliver superior customer service with a
purpose of bringing quality, safety, and sustainability to life.
Backed by 125 years’ experience, Intertek's Electrical team provides assurance,
testing, inspection and certification for a variety of electric products,
including appliances, consumer electronics, lighting, medical devices,
information communications technology, HVACR, industrial, and energy
transmission and distribution. Our dedicated professionals help ensure the
quality, safety, and sustainability of electrical products used by people
throughout the world.