UL Solutions · 6 hours ago
Principal Engineer - Fire Suppression
Northbrook, IL, United States
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
5+ years expUL Solutions is a global leader in applied safety science, and they are seeking a Principal Engineer for Fire Suppression to join their team. This role is responsible for establishing and applying product safety certification requirements related to fire suppression systems, ensuring consistency and engineering quality across UL Solutions' global offices.
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Responsibilities
Based on input from Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) and other subject matter sources, drafts, develops to implementation and maintains consistent and technically appropriate certification requirements in NFPA Installation Codes and Standards, ISO Standards, ULSE Standards and Outlines of Investigations, as well as Certification Requirement Decisions (CRDs), Technical Guidance Documents (TGDs), Standardized Appendix Pages (SAPs), Follow-up Inspection Instructions (FUIIs) and other standard specific ancillary documents to provide for consistent interpretation and application of requirements for UL Solutions' product certification services
Lead UL Solutions participation in applicable outside Standards development and maintenance (NFPA, AWWA, ISO, and CEN EN) to foster consistent and technically appropriate certification requirements
Develops and/or reviews the development of technical content that serves as the basis of training programs for Subject Matter Experts (SME’s), Field Services and other UL Solutions staff to ensure appropriate and consistent application of requirements. Schedules staff meetings and/or teleconferences with category SMEs for discussions of technical requirements, procedures, form usage, etc
Serves as the technical project handler of qualified New or Innovative products. In this role, develops or identifies requirements to address new technical developments or product features. Works in conjunction with and utilizes the resources of the Principal Engineering Manager, Principal Engineering Director, Chief Scientist, Research, Legal, Product management, and Operations to completely review the New or Innovative product and develop the appropriate requirements for certification. Utilizes external resources such as UL's Councils in determining impact on Codes and Standards. Prepares a letter report of findings for review by the Principal Engineering Manager/Director and distribution to the customer through Operations
Works with the responsible Operations staff to determine the need for and scope of a Certification Requirement Change (CRC) as the results of pending standards. Works with the responsible Operations staff to determine any necessary equipment and skills needed resulting from the changes to the standard. Also works with Operations to determine the effective date of any needed CRC. In conjunction with Operations, initiates CRCs for UL Solutions certified products, ensuring all affected clients are advised of the new requirements. Drafts Important Letter and other CRC form correspondence
Represents UL Solutions and participates in UL/Industry Technical Meetings and UL Council Meetings in the area of expertise as agreed to by Operations. Provides technical support and makes technical presentations. Assists Operations in the determination of new business opportunities. Advises Operations of the technical resources needed to actively participate in new businesses
Performs other duties as directed
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Fire Protection Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or other Engineering degree required (Fire Protection engineering, advanced degrees, or experience a plus)
5-10 years of Fire Protection experience required
Working knowledge of fire suppression systems and related safety and building code requirements
Working knowledge of UL Solutions basic safety principles and Hazard-base Safety Engineering (HBSE)
Demonstrated ability to apply engineering concepts in areas of expertise, including application to complex, new or unusual products
Demonstrated ability to present and draft technical papers on meaning of involved requirements and procedures
Ability to perform as a respected technical resource for peers, management and constituency
Detailed knowledge of UL Solutions operational vocabulary and technical vocabulary common to involved categories
Working knowledge of industry issues, needs and problems
Ability to establish, track and manage multiple projects while maintaining quality
Demonstrates UL Solutions Ways of Working (especially communication, decision making, leading and engaging)
Preferred
Detailed knowledge of fire suppression products standards and codes is preferred, as well as detailed knowledge of Conformity Assessment Services, Follow-up Services, Standards programs and associated installation codes or guidelines
Company
UL Solutions
UL Solutions is a safety science company that promotes safety science through research and investigation.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$3.25B2025-12-03Post Ipo Secondary· $975M
2025-10-28Post Ipo Debt· $1B
2024-09-05Post Ipo Secondary· $980M
Leadership Team
Jennifer Scanlon
President & CEO
Scott. D'Angelo
Executive Vice President, Chief Legal Officer and Corporate Secretary
Recent News
2026-01-11
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