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This is a hybrid opportunity in our Evanston, IL or Raleigh-Durham, NC.\nThe Senior Standards Engineer will support a diverse portfolio of standards and lead project initiatives within the areas of batteries, electrification, and alternative energy technologies to advance the mission of UL Standards & Engagement (ULSE) to make the world safer, more secure, and sustainable. The Senior Standards Engineer will serve as a senior technical contributor and subject matter expert, applying deep engineering knowledge to address emerging and complex safety science challenges. The Senior Standards Engineer will translate scientific insights, research development discoveries and incident trends into actionable strategies that support the advancement of ULSE standards and engagement activities.\nUL Standards & Engagement\nAt UL Standards & Engagement (ULSE), we expand the boundaries of safety science to create a more secure and sustainable world. For more than a century, we have created new safety standards and shared our findings with academia, scientists, manufacturers, and policymakers across industries. We identify critical safety and sustainability issues, asking the tough questions because we believe a safer world begins with knowledge.\nBuild a safer, more secure, and sustainable future with us. Join us and work with our Standards teams who develop the standards required to put that knowledge into practice.\nWhat you’ll learn and achieve\nAs the Senior Standards Engineer, you will play a key role as you:\nLead and manage project initiatives with primary emphasis on batteries, electrification and alternative energy technologies.\nServe as technical resource for assigned projects involving new standards development, revision of existing standards, harmonization efforts, and strategic initiatives tied to emerging safety risks.\nLeverage expertise in engineering and regulatory compliance to enable the development, implementation and continuous improvement of safety standards.\nAnalyze products, standards, and testing methodologies to gather insights and inform the preparation and composition of gap analyses, testing procedures and technical reports.\nManage end-to-end projects, plan and execute activities across the project lifecycle and ensure timely and high-quality deliverables.\nForecast project needs and anticipate issues. Develop and apply end-to-end solutions and implement proactive strategies to address complex, undefined and ambiguous challenges.\nDrive collaboration within the team to ensure team-level goal achievement and enable success in effective execution of standards activities.\nPartner across teams, disciplines, and organizational boundaries to align technical priorities, resolve competing perspectives, and enable effective execution of standards strategies and initiatives with broad impact.\nOrganize and present information on behalf of ULSE to internal and external stakeholders.\nServe as a subject matter expert representing ULSE at industry-related functions such as conferences, seminars and trade shows.\nDevelop and present technical content for diverse audiences including committees, working groups, conferences and other stakeholder forums. Facilitate technical discussions among stakeholders, to support consensus building and sound decision making.\nMaintain continued awareness of industry trends and external context related to the portfolio. Stay current with regulatory requirements and compliance frameworks governing public safety.\nIndependently execute tasks that range in complexity and scope.\nPerform other duties as directed.\nWhat you’ll experience working at UL Standards & Engagement\nWe have pursued our mission of working for a safer, more secure, and sustainable world for nearly 130 years, embedding conscientious stewardship into everything we do.\nPeople: Our people make us special. You’ll work with a diverse team of experts respected for their independence and transparency and build a network because our approach is collaborative. We collaborate across disciplines, organizations, and geographies to build the global scientific response that today’s global challenges require.\nInteresting work: Every day is different for us here. We see what’s on the horizon and use our expertise to build the foundations of a safer future. You’ll have the opportunity to push the boundaries of human understanding as part of a team working to advance the public good.\nGrow and achieve: We learn, work, and grow together through targeted development, reward, and recognition programs.\nValues: Four core values guide our work: collaboration, respect, integrity, and beneficence. By living our values, we inspire the trust essential to fulfilling our mission and foster the partnerships that enable us to pursue a beneficent future in which we all can thrive.\nTotal Rewards: All employees at UL Standards & Engagement are eligible for bonus compensation. We offer comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans and a generous 401(k) matching structure of up to 5% of eligible pay. Moreover, we invest an additional 4% into your retirement savings fund after your first year of continuous employment. Depending on your role, you may be able to discuss flexible working arrangements with your manager. We also provide employees with paid time off, including vacation, holiday, sick, and volunteer days.\nWhat makes you a great fit\nWhile no one candidate will embody every quality, the successful candidate will bring many of the following professional competencies and personal attributes:\nAdvanced application and broad technical knowledge in engineering principles related to product safety, batteries, electrification, electrical systems, energy storage, and alternative energy technologies.\nBroad knowledge of hazard analysis, risk assessment, testing methodologies, and performance based safety requirements.\nStrong project leadership skills, with ability to independently manage complex, multi-phase initiatives involving multiple stakeholders and competing priorities.\nHigh level analytical and problem solving skills, able to analyze issues and implement effective solutions to drive successful outcomes.\nAdvanced communication and engagement skills, demonstrated ability to facilitate technical discussions, build consensus, and influence outcomes among diverse stakeholders with varying priorities and perspectives.\nPositive and collaborative interpersonal skills, with proven capability in fostering collaboration and partnership across teams to develop solutions with broad impact, while establishing effective relationships with others, including senior leaders and external stakeholders.\nStrategic thinker with ability to innovate and adapt in a dynamic industry landscape.\nProfessional education and experience requirements for the role include:\nBachelor’s degree in Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science or related field. Advanced degree preferred.\nMinimum 7 years of directly related technical work experience.\nFamiliarity with product safety, standards development, testing, certification, regulatory compliance, or related technical role.\nExperience developing or applying relevant standards, including UL, ISO, and IEC.\nExperience with US and Canadian Standards and Codes, as well as national, regional, and international standardization bodies.\nAbout UL Standards & Engagement\nUL Standards & Engagement is a nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing safety through the development and application of scientific knowledge. We develop standards to guide the safe commercialization of evolving technologies, convene experts worldwide to address risks, and share knowledge through safety education and public outreach initiatives. 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