Engineer Project Associate

JOB DESCRIPTION

• Determines project scope, develops a preliminary plan of investigation, and determines project specifications such as cost, time, and sample requirements by analyzing client input, available supplemental data, and product construction.
• Projects may include travel to conduct or witness tests at client sites. Initiates communication with clients to promote and explain the benefits of new and existing services.
• Follows up on contacts from clients.
• Communicates with clients to discuss technical issues, explain UL procedures and requirements, convey project cost, and negotiate completion date and sample requirements.
• Acts to address client concerns and to resolve client issues.
• Coordinates administrative aspects of project management.
• Serves as Project Handler of record and may sign as Reviewer of record as assigned.
• Communicates project status and results to clients through frequent contact and by preparing reports.
• Prepares Follow-Up Service Procedures and information pages.
• Integrates continuous improvement concepts and techniques into all aspects of the job.
• Resolves engineering issues associated with Variation Notices by analyzing and reporting on the acceptability of the variations.
• Assists in the development of UL requirements.
• May coordinate and/or perform File Reviews, as directed.
• May represent UL at industry related functions such as seminars and trade shows.
• Read and follow the Underwriters Laboratories Code of Conduct and follow all physical and digital security practices.
• Performs other duties as directed.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Evaluation of the load assumptions according to the international standards like IEC 61400-1, IECRE.
• Aero-elastic calculations, structural dynamics, basics of vibration and dynamic controls will be the main technical aspects of the job.
• Verification of the load assumptions with software like Flex5, Bladed or Samcef
• Close cooperation with the global team
• Integration of continuous improvement concepts and techniques into all aspects of the job
• Technical review of the documentation from clients
• Identify possibilities and techniques to improve & automate internal tools and calculations processes

QUALIFICATIONS

• Masters/Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or an equivalent field
• Minimum experience of 1-3 years in wind energy
• Having exposure with the Software Flex5 or BLADED and experience with the use of the common Guidelines (DNVGL, IEC) for wind turbines is an added advantage
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Customer focus, commitment and independent work
• Strong technical aptitude and ability to work in a fast paced consultancy environment
• Experience in the continuous development of work processes (Lean Six Sigma) is desirable
• Good communication skills (English speaking and writing)

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
The world is increasingly electrified. From electric vehicles to renewable energy, being part of this team means being at the cutting edge of technology. That means our team is growing; we're investing in new opportunities, new training and new people, so we need people like you to help us answer big questions, redefine how we live and occasionally, blow things up in the name of safety science. Join our team, revolutionize the future of energy and help shape a more sustainable future.