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Project Engineer - HVAC Testing

UL, LLC

Plano, TXFull-time$92–122K/yrSeen 2w agoSeen in employer's feed 5 days ago

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Compensation
$92–122K/yr
Location
Plano, TX
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Bachelor's degree, required

Job overview

The Project Engineer - HVAC Testing independently scopes projects, develops investigation plans, and coordinates testing and laboratory work. The role communicates with clients about technical issues, project requirements, costs, and timelines, and provides technical assistance to clients and staff. It also reviews product compliance, prepares reports and service procedures, and may develop test methods, represent UL at industry events, or direct and train staff.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

HVAC Design, requiredHVAC Testing, requiredHVAC Manufacturing, requiredCommunication, requiredCustomer Interaction, requiredProject Management, requiredMicrosoft Office, required

Qualifications

Bachelor's in Mechanical, Electrical, or HVAC Engineering, required5+ Years HVAC Experience, required

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Match
Paid Time Off

Full job description

  • Independently 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 frequent 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.

  • Provides technical assistance to clients in reference to product inspection and follow-up services.

  • Establishes appropriate test programs by reviewing files and manufacturer's information, examining samples, and applying UL requirements.

  • Notifies client of any areas in which the product is not in compliance with UL requirements or of any changes in project scope or specifications.

  • Coordinates laboratory activities by preparing data sheets and instructions to technicians, scheduling and reviewing work of Laboratory Technicians and support staff and establishing completion dates.

  • 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.

  • Proposes development of new and/or revised UL requirements.

  • Develops special test methods and test equipment.

  • Coordinates and/or performs File Reviews.

  • May represent UL at industry related functions such as seminars and trade shows.

  • May provide direction as a Primary Designated Engineer or Designated Engineer for specific product categories.

  • May directs and review work of assigned staff.

  • May train office, field, and/or laboratory staff and entry-level engineers.

  • Provides technical assistance to laboratory and/or field staff.

  • Read and follow the Underwriters Laboratories Code of Conduct and follow all physical and digital security practices.

  • Performs other duties as directed.

  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or HVAC Engineering.

  • 5+ years of experience in HVAC design, testing, or manufacturing.

  • Strong communication skills and the ability to interact with customers.

  • Project management experience.

  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office.

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 $92,000-122,000 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 10% 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)

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.

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 4,942 open Project Engineer jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 12, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$92–122K/yr
  • Texas median$90–151K/yr158 salary ranges
  • US median$96–143K/yr2,639 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $107K, is 12% below the Texas median midpoint ($122K) — in the middle half of Project Engineer salary ranges in Texas.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 464 open Project Engineer jobs in Texas and 4,942 across the US. 3% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Texas
Experience
This posting asks for at least 5 years of experience; Project Engineer postings that state a minimum ask for 5 years at the median (3,895 postings).
Education
This posting asks for a bachelor's degree; 3,037 of the 4,942 open Project Engineer jobs (61%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 12, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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