Senior Environmental & Sustainability Engineer

We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Standards Engineer (Environment & Sustainability) at UL 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 leverage expertise 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 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 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 required to put that knowledge into practice.

What you'll learn and achieve:

As the Senior Standards Engineer, 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.

• Oversee end-to-end projects, plan and execute activities across the project lifecycle and ensure timely and high-quality deliverables.

• Forecast project needs and anticipate issues. Develop and apply end-to-end solutions and implement proactive strategies to address complex, undefined and ambiguous challenges.

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

• Support and facilitate internal and external meetings. Prepare meeting agendas, presentations, and other deliverables.

• 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.

• Identify opportunities for program expansion, ensure the continuous evolution and relevance of safety standards and create capacity for new high-impact standards.

• Maintain continued 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.

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'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.

• Interesting 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.

• 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 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 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.

• Strong project management skills with experience developing comprehensive project plans, identifying and mitigating risks, and managing project resources to deliver successful outcomes.

• Demonstrated leadership skills with ability to lead project teams and effectively communicate project goals, requirements and progress to various stakeholder groups.

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

• Strong communication, presentation and facilitation skills, with ability to 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 with ability to innovate and adapt in a dynamic industry landscape

Professional education and experience requirements for the role include:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, Environmental Science, Sustainability or related field. Advanced degree preferred.

• Minimum 5 years related work experience.

• Technical experience in applying or interpreting standards requirements including UL, ASTM, NFPA, ISO, or IEC standards preferred.

• Experience in product and service-level LCA modeling a plus.

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.