Job Description
Senior Codes Engineer
We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Codes Engineer at UL Standards & Engagement. This is a hybrid opportunity in our Evanston, IL; Raleigh-Durham, NC; or Ottawa, Canada office.
The Senior Codes Engineer will support a diverse portfolio of standards and manage a broad range of interdisciplinary projects and technical initiatives that advance UL Standards & Engagement’s (ULSE) mission to make the world safer, more secure, and sustainable. As a senior technical contributor and subject matter expert, the Senior Codes Engineer will leverage engineering expertise, engineering experience, code knowledge, and regulatory insight to address complex and emerging safety science challenges, while advancing the recognition, adoption and implementation of UL and ULC standards within model codes, regulations, and public safety frameworks.
The Senior Codes Engineer will translate scientific research, incident trends, and emerging safety issues into actionable strategies that inform standards development and code-related initiatives. Working collaboratively across functional groups, the Senior Codes Engineer will drive technical projects, support regulatory alignment, and strengthen ULSE’s influence in shaping codes and advancing public safety.
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 the 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 Codes Engineer , you will play a key role as you:
- Lead and manage interdisciplinary code projects and technical initiatives. Execute targeted codes and regulatory engagement strategies aligned with organizational priorities, advancing the recognition, reference, and adoption of UL and ULC standards within model codes, regulations, and public safety requirements.
- Apply specialized engineering expertise and technical knowledge to address complex safety challenges, evaluate emerging technologies, and develop practical solutions that strengthen standards and regulatory effectiveness.
- Conduct comprehensive technical and regulatory analyses of standards, research, test methods, model codes, and regulatory requirements to identify gaps, conflicts, emerging needs, and opportunities to strengthen alignment between standards and codes.
- Develop and substantiate code change proposals, public comments, technical positions, correlation reviews, regulatory analyses, hearing testimony, and other technical documentation to support code development and regulatory engagement.
- Monitor and evaluate model code development, legislative and regulatory activities, enforcement trends, industry developments, and emerging safety issues to anticipate potential impacts and inform organizational strategies and priorities.
- Manage interdisciplinary projects across the full project lifecycle, establishing priorities, coordinating resources, anticipating challenges, and ensuring timely delivery of high-quality technical outcomes.
- Collaborate across Standards, Research, Government Affairs, Communications, Legal, and other internal functions to align technical positions, coordinate code-related activities, and advance shared organizational objectives.
- Engage with the National Electrical Code (NEC), International Code Council (ICC), and other relevant codes and regulatory bodies, participating in committees, working groups, hearings, and technical forums to advance ULSE's standards and public safety objectives.
- Establish and maintain productive relationships with code officials, regulatory authorities, standards development organizations, government representatives, technical experts, and other stakeholders to support technical collaboration and standards adoption.
- Provide technical guidance on the interpretation and application of codes, regulations, and referenced standards; develop and deliver technical training, presentations, and educational resources for internal and external stakeholders.
- Represent ULSE at industry conferences, regulatory proceedings, seminars, and other professional forums, communicating technical positions, facilitating stakeholder discussions, and contributing to informed decision-making and consensus building.
- Maintain continued awareness of industry trends and external context related to the portfolio. Monitor and evaluate model code development, legislative and regulatory initiatives, enforcement trends, adoption activity, and emerging technical issues affecting ULSE standards, research, or public safety priorities.
- Independently execute tasks that range in complexity and scope.
- Perform other duties as directed.
What you’ll experience working at UL Standards & Engagement 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 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.
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 in engineering, regulatory systems and principles related to product safety. Experience in ULSE core segment topics including fire safety, mechanical safety, electrical systems, electrification, batteries, energy storage and alternative energy technologies.
- Broad knowledge of code development, adoption and regulatory processes, including experience with NEC, ICC or comparable national, regional or international codes and regulatory bodies.
- Experience interpreting and applying model codes, regulations and referenced standards, including applicable ICC, NFPA, NEC, UL, ULC, ASTM, ISO or IEC requirements.
- Demonstrated ability to align project objectives and outputs to broader team and organizational priorities.
- Strong project leadership skills, with ability to independently manage complex, multi-phase initiatives involving multiple stakeholders and competing priorities. Experience leading code, regulatory, standards-adoption or public safety initiatives from technical analysis through stakeholder review and implementation.
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- High level analytical and technical writing skills, able to analyze issues and implement effective solutions to drive successful outcomes.
- Ability to develop technical comments, proposed code language, briefing materials and executive level recommendations. Proficiency analyzing code language for technical accuracy, enforceability, consistency, scope, and translate research findings, standards requirements and emerging technology information into clear and enforceable code or regulatory language.
- Advanced communication and engagement skills, demonstrated ability to facilitate technical discussions, build consensus, and influence outcomes among diverse stakeholders with varying priorities and perspectives including presenting technical positions before committees, code officials, regulators or other public forums.
- Positive 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.
- Sound judgement and analytical rigor, with strong commitment to technical quality. 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, Fire Protection, Architecture, Building Science, Physical Science, or a related technical or professional discipline. Advanced degree preferred.
- Minimum 7 years of directly related technical work experience.
- Progressively responsible experience in engineering, codes, standards, regulatory affairs, fire and life safety, product safety, building design, code enforcement, or a related technical or professional field.
- Familiarity with product safety, standards development, testing, certification, regulatory compliance, or related technical role Experience participating in or supporting code development, standards development, regulatory or consensus-based processes.
- Experience with US and Canadian standards and codes, as well as national, regional, and international standardization bodies.
- Professional Engineer licensure, code official certification, fire service certification, or other relevant professional credential preferred.
About UL Standards & Engagement UL 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. We use collaborative and scientific approaches with partners and stakeholders to drive innovation and progress toward improving safety, security, and sustainability, ultimately enhancing societal well-being.
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