We have an exciting opportunity for aSenior Standards Engineer (Environment & Sustainability)atUL Standards & Engagement. This is a hybrid opportunity based in one of our offices: Evanston, IL and Raleigh-Durham, NC
The Senior Standards Engineer will support a diverse portfolio of standards and drive initiatives aimed at improving products, services and processes that reduce environmental risks and promote sustainable development, to advance the mission of UL Standards & Engagement (ULSE) to make the world safer, more secure, and sustainable. The Senior Standards Engineer will leverageexpertise to address environmental impacts of consumer and industrial products across the value chain, with focus on renewable and clean energy, circular economy, climate adaptation, resilience, and broader sustainability landscape. As a subject matter expert, the Senior Standards Engineer will synthesize scientific insights and research development discoveries into actionable strategies to support the advancement of ULSE standards and refine testing methodologies.
UL Standards & Engagement:
At UL Standards & Engagement (ULSE), we expand the boundaries of safety science to create a more secure and sustainable world. For more thana 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 tough questions because we believe a safer world begins with knowledge.
Build a safer, more secure, and sustainable future with us. Join us and work with our Standards teams who develop the standards to put that knowledge into practice.
What you’ll learn and achieve:
As the SeniorStandardsEngineer, you will play a key role in the rapid growth of UL as you:
Lead and manage sustainability focused project initiatives to integrate broader sustainability ecosystem in ULSE standards development processes and drive improved environmental performance in consumer and industrial products, with focus on renewable energy, circular economy and climate resilience.
Serve as a recognized resource for guidance on technical components of the standards development process. Leverage expertise in sustainability related fields such as greenhouse gasses, carbon management, and energy efficiency to enable the development, implementation and continuous improvement of safety standards.
Conduct and drive life cycle assessments (LCAs) of products and services, assessing their environmental footprint, including carbon impacts, energy uses, and overall sustainability metrics.
Analyze products, standards, and testing methodologies to gather insights and inform the preparation and composition of gap analyses, testing procedures and technical reports.
Build and maintain relationships with stakeholders, actively engage external stakeholders, and represent the organization through presentations, trade show and conference attendance, technical committees, panel discussions, and publications.
What you’ll experience working at UL Standards & Engagement:
For the organizations across the UL enterprise, corporate and social responsibility isn’t new. We 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.
People: Our people make us special.You’llwork 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.
Grow and achieve: We learn, work, and grow together through targeted development, reward, and recognition programs.
Values. 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.
Total Rewards: All employees atUL Standards & Engagementare eligible for bonus compensation.We offer comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans and a generous 401k matching structure of up to 5% of eligible pay. Moreover, we invest an additional 4% into your retirement saving 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.
What makes you a great fit:
While no one candidate will embody every quality, the successful candidate will bring many of the following professional competencies and personal attributes:
Advanced application and technical knowledge of sustainability issues, including renewable energy, circular economy, climate adaptation and resilience, with proficient understanding of life cycle assessment methodologies, carbon accounting and environmental impact evaluation.
Professional education and experience requirements for the role include:
Technical experience in applying or interpreting standards requirements including UL, ASTM, NFPA, ISO, or IEC standards preferred.
About UL Research Institutes and UL Standards & Engagement:
UL Research Institutes and UL Standards & Engagement are nonprofit organizations dedicated to advancing safety science research through the discovery and application of scientific knowledge. We conduct rigorous independent research and analyze safety data, convene experts worldwide to address risks, share knowledge through safety education and public outreach initiatives, and develop standards to guide safe commercialization of evolving technologies. We foster communities of safety, from grassroots initiatives for neighborhoods to summits of world leaders. Our organization employs collaborative and scientific approaches with partners and stakeholders to drive innovation and progress toward improving safety, security, and sustainability, ultimately enhancing societal well-being.
Our wholly owned subsidiary, UL Solutions, advances our shared public safety mission. We fund our work through grants, the licensing of standards documents and the business activities of UL Solutions, which conducts testing, verification and certification, and provides training and advisory services, along with data-driven reporting and decision-making tools for customers around the world.
