
Engineer Project Associate - Circuit Protection
Northbrook, IL · HybridFull-time$75–100K/yrSeen todaySeen in employer's feed today
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Job overview
The Engineer Project Associate supports circuit protection projects by defining investigation scope, establishing test programs, examining samples for compliance, and coordinating laboratory and project activities. The role communicates with clients about technical issues, project status, costs, and results, and contributes to UL requirements and test methods. It is hybrid, with three days per week onsite in Melville, New York, or Northbrook, Illinois.
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Full job description
This is a hybrid role requiring 3 days per week onsite in Melville, NY or Northbrook, IL.
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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.
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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.
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Follows up on contacts from clients.
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Communicates with clients to discuss technical issues, explain UL procedures and requirements, convey project cost, and negotiate completion date and sample requirements.
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Acts to address client concerns and to resolve client issues.
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Provides technical assistance to clients in reference to product inspection and follow-up services.
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Establishes appropriate test programs by reviewing files and manufacturer's information, examining samples, and applying UL requirements.
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Is familiar with applicable standards, company manuals and appropriate technical literature.
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Examines samples for compliance with UL requirements and notifies client of any areas in which the product is not in compliance or of any changes in project scope or specifications.
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Coordinates laboratory activities by preparing data sheets and instructions to technicians, scheduling and reviewing work of laboratory technicians and engineering support staff and establishing completion dates.
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Coordinates administrative aspects of project management.
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Serves as Project Handler of record and may sign as Reviewer of record as assigned.
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Communicates project status and results to clients through frequent contact and by preparing reports.
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Prepares Follow-Up Service Procedures and information pages.
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Integrates continuous improvement concepts and techniques into all aspects of the job.
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Resolves engineering issues associated with Variation Notices by analyzing and reporting on the acceptability of the variations.
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Assists in the development of UL requirements.
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Assists in developing special test methods and test equipment.
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Analyzes test program for adequacy and sequence.
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May coordinate and/or perform File Reviews, as directed.
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May represent UL at industry related functions such as seminars and trade shows.
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Read and follow the Underwriters Laboratories Code of Conduct and follow all physical and digital security practices.
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Performs other duties as directed.
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University Degree in Electrical Engineering.
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1+ years of experience in electrical or electronics engineering or the Testing, Inspection, and Certification (TIC) industry.
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Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
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Strong communication and the ability to interact with customers.
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Project management experience.
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Authorization to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.
What we offer:
- Total Rewards: We understand compensation is an important factor as you consider the next step in your career . The estimated salary range for this position is $75,000-100,000 and is based on multiple factors, including job-related knowledge/skills, experience, geographical location, as well as other factors. This position is eligible for annual bonus compensation with a target payout of 5% of the base salary. This position also provides health benefits such as medical, dental and vision; wellness benefits such as mental and financial health; and retirement savings (401K) commensurate with the standard rewards offered in each individual location or country. We also provide full-time employees with paid time off including vacation (15 days), holiday including floating holidays (12 days) and sick time off (80 hours).
Learn More:
Curious? To learn more about us and the work we do, visit UL.com (https://www.ul.com/healthcare-and-life-sciences)
UL LLC has been and will continue to be an equal opportunity employer. To assure full implementation of this equal employment policy, we will take steps to assure that:
Persons are recruited, hired, assigned and promoted without regard to race, color, age, sex or gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, religion, creed, national origin, ethnicity, citizenship, ancestry, disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, pregnancy, marital or familial status, or any other protected category under applicable law.
How this job compares
Set against the 647 open Project Engineering jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 15, 2026.
- Pay
- This posting$75–100K/yr
- US median$108–165K/yr304 salary ranges
This range's midpoint, $88K, is 35% below the US median midpoint ($135K) — in the lowest quarter of Project Engineering salary ranges across the US.
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 17 open Project Engineering jobs in Illinois and 647 across the US. 6% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
- Hiring the most across the US
- The Walsh Group37 open
- HNTB36 open
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- Experience
- This posting asks for at least 1 year of experience — less than three in four Project Engineering postings that state a minimum ask for (median 6 years, across 490 postings).
- Education
- This posting asks for a bachelor's degree; 279 of the 647 open Project Engineering jobs (43%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.
Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 15, 2026. Figures based on too few postings are left out.
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