{"id":1126811,"url":"https://alion.io/job/intertek-engineer-hvac-performance","title":"Engineer - HVAC Performance","company":{"id":452182,"name":"Intertek","domain":"intertek.com","url":"https://alion.io/company/intertek-3","size_band":"5000+","is_staffing_agency":false,"is_intermediary":false,"ats_vendor":"Oracle","truth_index":{"grade":"A","score":100,"open_postings":14,"ghost_share":0,"stale_share":0.143,"repost_share":0,"time_to_fill_p50_days":3,"computed_at":"2026-09-23T05:45:00Z"}},"role":"Industrial Engineering","role_family":"Industrial Engineering","seniority":"junior","employment_type":null,"work_mode":"on_site","remote_scope":null,"hiring_geo_confidence":"structured","locations":["Cortland, United States"],"countries":["US"],"hiring_countries":[],"hiring_countries_total":0,"salary":{"min":68000,"max":73000,"currency":"USD","period":"year","gross":null,"usd_annual":73000},"salary_estimate":null,"experience_years_min":null,"visa_sponsorship":false,"relocation_package":false,"has_equity":false,"technologies":[{"name":"Microsoft Office","optional":false}],"status":"live","first_seen_at":"2026-09-22T19:08:19Z","employer_posted_date":"2026-09-22","last_verified_at":"2026-09-24T01:13:43Z","board_verified":true,"closed_at":null,"days_open":1,"trust":{"level":"ok","repost_count":null,"flags":[],"days_open":1},"description":"Engineer-HVAC Performance - Cortland, New York\nIntertek, a leading provider of quality and safety solutions to many of the world’s top-recognized brands and companies, is actively seeking anEngineer - HVAC Performance to join our Electrical team in Cortland, New York. This is a fantastic opportunity to grow a versatile career in Engineering.\nIntertek'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. Intertek is continually innovating and evolving to reduce risk for consumers, brands and organizations in every sector and industry around the world. We go beyond Testing, Inspection and Certification of products: we are a Total Quality Assurance Provider to industries worldwide. Our Purpose: Bringing quality, safety, and sustainability to life.\nWhat are we looking for?\nThe Engineer - HVAC Performance is responsible for performing electrical testing and evaluations on a variety of products to the provisions of U.S., Canadian and other international product standards; writing reports; and communicating with clients. Ability to travel up to 25%.\nSalary & Benefits Information\nThe base wage or salary range for this position is $68,000-$73,000. Individual compensation packages are based on a variety of factors unique to each candidate including skill set, experience, qualifications, and other job-related reasons.\nIn addition to competitive compensation packages, when working with Intertek you can expect benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, 401(k) with company match, generous vacation / sick time (PTO), tuition reimbursement and more.\nWhat you’ll do:\nConduct on and off-site evaluation of products to determine compliance with applicable standard(s). \nRead and determine applicability of national codes and standards clauses for the EUT (equipment under test).\nRead and understand schematics and manufacturing instructions.\nValidate the project scope and sample applicability.\nUnder scope of the project, identify and locate test instruments and equipment required for testing.\nSet up and operate EUT; perform and document simple repairs on EUT as needed.\nPerform 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, radiation, sound, laser.\nComplete preliminary design reviews (PDR) both on and off site.\nSet up and operate standard test equipment including, but not limited to, spectrum analyzer, oscilloscope, multi-meter, dielectric strength tester, ground continuity tester, digital multi-meter, surge generator, over-voltage tester, environmental condition chamber, articulated probes. Use hand tools to build/calibrate test fixtures.\nFollow sample handling procedures, ensure that sample is logged into and out of the system. Move equipment as needed through the facility. Properly package sample for shipment.\nCompile test results during construction review and testing. Compile data and product description and type final report using established report shell. Submit report to reviewer for final approval.\nCommunicate project status and test results to client, sales personnel, and management throughout testing. Provide on-going support to clients as needed.\nPerform other work as required.\nThis position outline is a general guideline and does not represent all encompassing details. The position assumes that the incumbent has both the mental and physical requirements to carry out the above defined duties.\nMinimum Requirements & Qualifications:\nBachelor's degree in engineering \nNo experience required - recent college grads considered\nValid unrestricted driver’s license and reliable driving record\nMicrosoft Office expertise\nExcellent verbal and written communication skills\nExcellent organization and time management skills\nExcellent customer service skills\nMust be self-motivated and able to work independently in a fast-paced, multi-tasking environment \nAbility to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions \nAbility to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables \nAbility to make technical decisions and engineering judgments independently within established parameters \nBe aware of, and adhere to, safety practices and policies to ensure your own safety, as well as the safety of others who may be affected by your actions at work \nAbility to work in fast-paced, multi-tasking environment with shifting priorities and demanding deadlines \nMust be detailed-oriented and able to effectively prioritize and organize workload, with efficient time management \nAbility to communicate and interact effectively in verbal written and presentation formats \nMust be customer focused and quality driven \nAbility to frequently lift 50 pounds \nAbility to travel as business needs dictate, up to 25%\nPreferred Requirements & Qualifications:\nBachelor's degree in electrical or mechanical engineering\n1+ years of directly related experience\nPrior project management experience\nDemonstrated experience with U.S., Canadian and other international product safety standards, i.e., ANSI, CSA, UL, EN, IEC\nIntertek: Total Quality. Assured.\nIntertek 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.\nIntertek is a drug-free workplace. As a condition of employment, certain positions may be required to pass a pre-employment drug test based on the type of work that will be performed.\nWe Value Diversity\nIntertek’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.\nFor individuals with disabilities who would like to request accommodation, or who need assistance applying, please email  or call 1-877-694-8543 (option #5) to speak with a member of the HR Department.\n#LI-AS1\n*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.","description_format":"text","description_chars":7341,"description_truncated":false,"requirements":{"experience_years_min":null,"management_years_min":null,"team_size_min":null,"manages_managers":false,"education":{"level":"bachelor","optional":false},"security_clearance":false,"languages":[]},"benefits":["Generous vacation"],"hiring_locations":[],"hiring_excludes":[],"relocation_offered":false,"industries":["HVAC & Refrigeration","Consumer Goods","Financial Services","Professional Services"],"lifecycle":[{"event":"open","at":"2026-09-22T22:08:06Z"}],"liveness":{"score":86,"band":"hot","label":"Hiring now","p_open":1,"p_active":0.86,"p_room":1,"age_days":0,"expected_fill_days":3,"reasons":["conf:4","win:early","comp:junior,brand"],"computed_at":"2026-09-23T05:45:00Z"},"pay":{"stated_usd_annual":73000,"is_top_pay":false},"html_url":"https://alion.io/job/intertek-engineer-hvac-performance","json_url":"https://alion.io/job/intertek-engineer-hvac-performance.json","meta":{"generated_at":"2026-09-24T04:36:25Z","cache_seconds":300,"methodology":"https://alion.io/methodology","terms":"https://alion.io/terms","contact":"https://alion.io/contact","api":"https://alion.io/developers"}}