About this role
This is both a technical and client-facing role that would suit someone who is currently working for a manufacturer of process or industrial equipment in a product design capacity or working for a certification body or test laboratory; and who is enthusiastic, pragmatic, and thorough and who enjoys being part of a small, growing team. Experience is preferred at this stage, but we are also willing to discuss other roles and opportunities with newly qualified candidates.
Senior roles may include responsibility for review of draft reports and mentoring trainee certification engineers.
Sr. Hazardous Location Safety Engineer responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:
Assessment of products designed to national, regional and international standards.Preparation of technical reports and certificates.Preparation of test plans and working with the test engineer/technician to conduct tests correctly and safely.Occasional conducting of tests either in the Eurofins labs or at customer sites.Lead technical discussions with customers, resolve complex compliance issues, and provide authoritative interpretations of standards.40% travel domestically or internationally.Preparation of quotations in partnership with the sales team.Review of draft reports and mentoring/train trainee engineers.Employee standards
Support department objectives and company goalsSustain a positive, enthusiastic and professional attitude and appearance at all timesAdhere to manager directivesBe punctual and arrive to work prepared for the day aheadPerform all duties in a timely, accurate, honest and professional mannerBe respectful of othersAbility to follow procedures but also suggest improvements when noticedHealth and safety requirements to be at the forefront of your work Basic Minimum Educational Requirements:
A bachelor’s degree in engineering (Electrical or Mechanical preferred) or a related technical field.Basic Qualifications:
Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in hazardous location safety codes, standards, and regulations (e.g., OSHA, EPA, ATEX, IECEx, NFPA). Advanced knowledge of North American and international hazardous location requirements, including Class/Division and Zone systems.Experience in electrical and mechanical testing to UL/CSA/IEC/EN 60079 series standards, UL 1203, UL 121201. REQUIREDStrong understanding of product certification processes, accreditation requirements, and quality systems (ISO/IEC 17025, ISO/IEC 17065).Familiarity with risk assessments, protection concepts, and ignition hazard evaluations for industrial equipment.Familiarity with assessing to machinery directive.Ability to evaluate/test to ordinary location safety standards UL/CSA/IEC/EN 62368-1, 61010-1, 60355-1, UL 508A, etc, preferredStrong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple complex projects independently.Comfortable with 40% travel domestically and internationallyAuthorization to work in the United States indefinitely without restriction or sponsorship. Position is full-time working Monday - Friday 9:00am - 5:00pm. Candidates currently living within a commutable distance of Baltimore, MD are encouraged to apply.
Excellent full-time benefits including comprehensive medical coverage, dental, and vision optionsLife and disability insurance401(k) with company matchPaid vacation and holidays#LI-EB1
Eurofins USA Consumer Product Testing is a Disabled and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity employer.