Engineer - Entry Level, Solar (PV)

Intertek Testing Services NA Inc is hiring an Entry Level Engineer for their Solar (PV) team in Lake Forest, CA. The role involves evaluating solar equipment for compliance with industry standards, conducting tests, and providing exceptional customer service. Candidates should have a background in Electrical or Renewable Engineering. The position offers a salary range of $75,000 to $85,000 and various employee benefits, but it is not a remote job.
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 informedRead and understand schematics and manufacturing instructionsValidate the project scope and sample applicabilityIdentify and locate test instruments and equipment required for testing within the scope of the projectSet 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
MinimumRequirements & Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in electrical, mechanical, power systems, renewables or similar engineeringValid Driver's License with an acceptable driving recordAbility to travel as business needs dictate, up to 25%Excellent verbal and written communication skillsExcellent organization and time management skillsExcellent customer service skillsMust be self-motivated and able to work independently in a fast-paced, multi-tasking environmentAbility to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusionsAbility to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variablesAbility to make technical decisions and engineering judgments independently within established parametersMicrosoft 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 AssuredIntertek 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 intertekhrusa@intertek.com or call 1-877-694-8543 (option #5) to speak with a member of the HR Department.

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* 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.




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Intertek Testing Services NA Inc