Senior Project Engineer Jobs in the United States

Job Description

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Project Engineer to join our team, responsible for leading the safety evaluation and certification of products in accordance with IEC 61010-1, IEC 62368-1, and other applicable national and international standards. The ideal candidate will bring deep technical knowledge in safety compliance, hands-on testing experience, and a strong background in the Test, Inspection, and Certification (TIC) industry. Familiarity with other standard categories, e.g., HOUS, LITE, etc., is a strong plus. This role requires strong analytical, documentation, and communication skills to work effectively across cross-functional teams and with external certification bodies.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Plan, conduct, and document product safety evaluations in accordance with IEC 61010-1, IEC 62368-1, other applicable collateral/particular standards or applicable national and international standards, e.g., HOUS, LITE, etc.
• Interpret and apply the safety standard requirements to new and existing equipment designs.
• Set up and conduct in-house tests including leakage current, dielectric strength, mechanical strength, and environmental tests as required by standards.
• Generate detailed test reports and maintain traceable records of evaluation results.
• Support preparation of regulatory submissions by providing safety-related content.
• Monitor changes in applicable standards and regulations and assess their impact on product compliance.
• Recommend and implement process improvements to enhance safety evaluation efficiency and compliance accuracy.
• Provide oral and written high-quality status updates and meet project commitments.
• Assist with business development activities, e.g., defining project scope, timeline, and budget for quotes.
• Facilitate the development and training of engineers and perform other duties as assigned.
• Maintain and increase job knowledge by studying state-of-the-art, ongoing research in the field, etc.
• Mentor junior engineers.
• Serve as lab reviewer for other engineering projects and provide feedback on submitted documentation, e.g., test reports, test plans, noncompliance reports, etc.
• Participate in educational opportunities and read professional publications.
  • Maintain personal networks and participate in professional organizations.

Qualifications

Skills/Competencies:

• Ability to read wiring schematics.
• Knowledge of various schemes and their requirements, e.g., CB Scheme, NRTL program, etc.
• Ability to communicate effectively with SGS personnel and clients.
• High level of accuracy and good presentation skills.
• Ability to self-prioritise workload and meet deadlines.
• Ability to work in a fast paced and dynamic environment, able to deal with ambiguity.
• Willingness to collaborate.
• Ability to work on multiple tasks at the same time and prioritize them accordingly.
• Ability to interpret specifications to satisfy customer requirements.

Profile of the position (Requirements & Qualifications):

• BSEE or equivalent degree, MS preferred.
• 5+ years in the Testing, Inspection and Certification (TIC) sector.
• In-depth knowledge of electrical safety standards, e.g., MEAS, ITAV, LITE, HOUS, etc.
• Able to travel outside the US.

Functional Competencies / Qualifications:

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
• This job description should not be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements, but a general description of the job. Nothing contained herein restricts the company’s rights to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.
• SGS is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Additional Information

Compensation

The expected salary for this position is $84,000 to $113,000 per year base salary. This range represents the minimum and maximum base salary we reasonably expect to pay for this role. Actual compensation within the range will depend on skills, experience, and qualifications.

Our Benefits

We care about your total well-being and will support you with the following, subject to your location and role.

• Health: Medical, dental and vision insurance, life insurance, employee assistance programs.
• Wealth: In addition to base pay, we offer 401(k) with company match (immediate vesting upon enrollment).
• Happiness:
  • Professional Growth: Online training courses, virtual and classroom development experiences, tuition reimbursement program
  • Work-Life Balance: Paid-time off and family leave

In compliance with applicable state and local pay transparency laws, we provide clear and equitable compensation information for all applicants.

Position anticipated to close December 28, 2026.

Additional information

SGS is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and as such we recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all job classifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristics protected by law.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required.

This job description should not be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements, but a general description of the job. Nothing contained herein restricts the company’s rights to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

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