We have an exciting opportunity foraSeniorStandards EngineeratUL Standards & EngagementThis is a hybrid opportunity based inEvanston, IL or Raleigh-Durham, NC.

The Senior Standards Engineerwill support a diverse portfolio of standards and related initiatives, driving the technical quality, relevance, and integrity of safety standards to advance of the mission of UL Standards & Engagement (ULSE) to make the world safer, more secure, and sustainable. The Senior Standards Engineer will serve as a subject matter expert across broad technical areas and ensure safety standards are supported through disciplined engineering analysis, grounded in credible data,researchand test evidence. The Senior Standards Engineer will apply engineering principles, data inputs, stakeholder insights and structured technical evaluation to strengthen standards content,identifygaps, support improvements, and help the organization respond more effectively to new and emerging technologies.

UL Standards & Engagement

At UL Standards & Engagement(ULSE),weexpand the boundaries of safety science tocreate a more secure and sustainable world. Formore thana century, we havecreated new safety standardsand shared our findings with academia, scientists, manufacturers, and policymakers across industries.Weidentifycritical safety and sustainability issues, askingtoughquestions because we believe a safer world begins with knowledge.

Build a safer, more secure, and sustainable future with us.Join us and work with ourStandardsteamswho develop the standardsrequiredto putthat knowledgeinto practice.

Whatyou’lllearnandachieve:

AstheSeniorStandards Engineer,youwill play a key role in the rapid growth of ULas you:

• Drive continuous improvement of safety standards, technicalrequirementsand related guidance documents through the application of engineering principles and analytical methods.

• Leverage experience in engineering to support project initiatives and serve as technical resource for assigned projects involving newstandardsdevelopment and revision of existing standards.

• Manage end-to-end projects, plan and execute activities across the project lifecycle and ensuretimelyand high-quality deliverables.

• Advance the technical rigor of standards, ensuring requirements are supported by engineering logic, relevant data,appropriate testmethodologies,hazard basedanalysis, and practical implementation considerations.

• Evaluatestandardscontent for technical completeness,consistencyand alignment with intended safety outcomes. Review technical proposals, draftrevisionsand stakeholder inputs to assess safety implications,feasibilityand technical validity.

• Analyze products, standards, and testing methodologies to gather insights and inform the preparation and composition of gap analyses, testingproceduresand technical reports.

• Provideengineering insight to support the organization’s response to developments in new and emerging technologies, includingidentifyingwhere current standards may require adaptation,supplementationornew approaches

• Work cross-functionally withstandardsdevelopment, and engagement teams to ensure alignment with broader organizational priorities.

• Drive collaboration within the team to ensure team-level goal achievement and enable success in effective execution ofstandardsactivities.

• Represent the organization as needed atindustry relatedfunctions, such as seminars, conferences, trade shows, workshops, and technical forums.

• Maintaincontinued awareness of industry trends and external context related to the portfolio. Stay current with regulatory requirements and compliance frameworks governing public safety.

• Independently execute tasks that range in complexity and scope.

• Perform other duties as directed.

Whatyou’llexperience working atUL Standards & EngagementWe have pursued our mission of workingfora safer, more secure,and sustainableworldfornearly 130years,embedding conscientious stewardshipintoeverything we do.

• PeopleOur people make us special.You’llwork with a diverse team of experts respected for their independence and transparency and build a network,becauseour approach is collaborative. We collaborateacross disciplines, organizations, and geographies to build the global scientific response that today’s global challenges require

• Interesting work Every day is different for us hereWeseewhat’son the horizon anduse ourexpertiseto build the foundations of a safer future.You’llhave the opportunity to push the boundaries of human understanding as part of a team working to advance the public good.

• Growandachieve We learn, work,and grow togetherthroughtargeted 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 fosterpartnershipsthat enable us to pursue abeneficentfuture in which we all can thrive.

• Total 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 401k matching structure of up to 5% of eligible pay. Moreover, we invest an additional4% 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.

Whatmakes 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 broad technical knowledge in engineering principles and technical analysis. Ability to apply engineering concepts, practices, and structured approaches to complex safety and standards related issues.

• Broad technical knowledge with capacity to understand products, systems, components, and functional interactions relevant to safety standards development.

• Strong project management skills, withabilityto independently manage multi-phase initiatives involving multiple stakeholders and competing priorities.

• Advanced problem-solving skills and experience analyzing and addressing issues withexpertisein developing and implementing contingency plans.

• Strongcommunication, andeffective presentation and facilitation skills, withabilityto communicate key concepts and information to both technical and non-technical audiences.

• Positive and collaborative interpersonal skills, with proven capability in fostering collaboration and partnership across teams to develop solutions with broad impact.

• Strategic thinker withabilityto innovate and adaptina dynamic industry landscape.

Professional education and experience requirements for the role include:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, MaterialsScienceor related technical discipline. Advanced degree preferred.

• Minimum 5 years ofdirectly relatedtechnical work experience.

• Familiarity with product safety, standards development, testing, certification, regulatory compliance, or related technical area preferred.

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