Lead Regulatory Engineer performs plan reviews and on-site evaluations of prefabricated modular units with complex electrical and mechanical systems. Provides technical guidance on codes, standards, and certification, resolves complex code issues, represents UL at external meetings, and supports major regulatory projects. Frequent domestic and international travel required. Requires strong communication and deep knowledge of US building, electrical, mechanical, and fire codes.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Position in the UL Solutions Codes & Regulatory Services team open for an individual with solid technical skills. Will be interacting frequently with UL Solutions staff and authorities having jurisdiction (AHJs).
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QUALIFICATIONS
What we offer:
Candidate needs to be located close to airport due to travel requirements.
Learn More:
Curious? To learn more about us and the work we do, visit our company page www.UL.com
This application deadline for this position is December 8, 2026.
ABOUT US
A global leader in applied safety science, UL Solutions (NYSE: ULS) transforms safety, security and sustainability challenges into opportunities for customers in more than 110 countries. UL Solutions delivers testing, inspection and certification services, together with software products and advisory offerings, that support our customers' product innovation and business growth. The UL Mark serves as a recognized symbol of trust in our customers' products and reflects an unwavering commitment to advancing our safety mission. We help our customers innovate, launch new products and services, navigate global markets and complex supply chains, and grow sustainably and responsibly into the future. Our science is your advantage.
ABOUT THE TEAM
We solve our customers' problems. Within Software & Advisory (S&A) services, UL Solutions' Product Lifecycle business helps our customers accelerate initial global market access and enhanced post-market longevity, and help achieve full lifecycle commercial compliance.
Position in the UL Solutions Codes & Regulatory Services team open for an individual with solid technical skills. Will be interacting frequently with UL Solutions staff and authorities having jurisdiction (AHJs).
- Performs code reviews, including plan review and on-site evaluation of prefabricated modular units which include complex electrical and mechanical systems.
- Provides UL staff and others with technical information on equipment applications covered by the installation codes and standards for which technical expertise, code development and code enforcement is required.
- Participates in code and regulatory related projects of major magnitude and scope.
- Resolves complex code and certification related issues.
- Represents UL at meetings of outside organizations and provides presentations on a variety of code and certification related technical topics.
- Travel, both domestic and international to support code and regulatory related projects
- Read and follow the Underwriters Laboratories Code of Conduct and follow all physical and digital security practices.
- Performs other duties as directed.
- University Degree in Engineering, or Engineering Technology or equivalent work experience.
- 10 years of experience in performing plan reviews, model code inspections to one or more of the US electrical, mechanical, building and fire codes preferred.
- Detailed knowledge of codes, regulations and standards in assigned code related fields.
- Detailed knowledge of code enforcement activities and code authority's use of certification and standards information.
- Ability to assist in the execution of innovative solutions to resolve problems associated with code, standards or certification related issues.
- Detailed knowledge of industry issues, needs, and problems.
- Expertise in one or more of the US electrical, mechanical, building and fire codes desirable.
- Strong communication skills.
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QUALIFICATIONS
- University Degree in Engineering, or Engineering Technology or equivalent work experience.
- 10 years of experience in performing plan reviews, model code inspections to one or more of the US electrical, mechanical, building and fire codes preferred.
- Detailed knowledge of codes, regulations and standards in assigned code related fields.
- Detailed knowledge of code enforcement activities and code authority's use of certification and standards information.
- Ability to assist in the execution of innovative solutions to resolve problems associated with code, standards or certification related issues.
- Detailed knowledge of industry issues, needs, and problems.
- Expertise in one or more of the US electrical, mechanical, building and fire codes desirable.
- Ability to effectively communicate in multiple languages beneficial but not required.
- Strong communication skills.
What we offer:
- Total Rewards: We understand compensation is an important factor as you consider the next step in your career. The estimated salary range for this position is $115,000-145,000 and is based on multiple factors, including job-related knowledge/skills, experience, geographical location, as well as other factors. This position is eligible for annual bonus compensation with a target payout of 20% of the base salary. This position also provides health benefits such as medical, dental and vision; wellness benefits such as mental and financial health; and retirement savings (401K) commensurate with the standard rewards offered in each individual location or country. We also provide full-time employees with paid time off including vacation (15 days), holiday including floating holidays (12 days) and sick time off (72 hours).
Candidate needs to be located close to airport due to travel requirements.
Learn More:
Curious? To learn more about us and the work we do, visit our company page www.UL.com
This application deadline for this position is December 8, 2026.
ABOUT US
A global leader in applied safety science, UL Solutions (NYSE: ULS) transforms safety, security and sustainability challenges into opportunities for customers in more than 110 countries. UL Solutions delivers testing, inspection and certification services, together with software products and advisory offerings, that support our customers' product innovation and business growth. The UL Mark serves as a recognized symbol of trust in our customers' products and reflects an unwavering commitment to advancing our safety mission. We help our customers innovate, launch new products and services, navigate global markets and complex supply chains, and grow sustainably and responsibly into the future. Our science is your advantage.
ABOUT THE TEAM
We solve our customers' problems. Within Software & Advisory (S&A) services, UL Solutions' Product Lifecycle business helps our customers accelerate initial global market access and enhanced post-market longevity, and help achieve full lifecycle commercial compliance.
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