Senior Field Inspector / Engineer - Industrial Equipment & Machinery

Job Description

Senior Field Inspector / Engineer – Industrial Equipment & Machinery

We are seeking an experienced Senior Field Inspector/Engineer to lead on-site evaluations of industrial equipment and machinery compliance for U.S. and international jurisdictions.

This is a client-facing, field-based role for professionals who are comfortable applying electrical and equipment safety standards in real-world industrial environments. The position supports complex manufacturing, automation, and specialized equipment installations.

Travel may exceed 50% depending on project load and geographic coverage.

Focus

• Lead onsite inspections and compliance evaluations of industrial equipment and machinery
• Apply U.S. and international safety standards in active industrial facilities
• Perform or review equipment and machinery risk assessments
• Identify nonconformities and define clear, defensible corrective action requirements
• Prepare structured technical reports suitable for customer and regulatory review
• Review reports and technical findings prepared by other inspectors or engineers, as assigned
• Provide technical mentoring and field guidance to less-experienced engineers when required
• Engage directly with engineering teams and regulatory authorities
• Exercise independent technical judgment in environments with incomplete or legacy documentation
• Support additional company-required technical or operational tasks as assigned

This role evaluates compliance against applicable standards and does not assume design responsibility unless formally assigned.

What You Bring

Demonstrated field-based experience performing industrial equipment or machinery inspections or compliance evaluations in at least one of the following:

United States (Required)

• NFPA 70 (NEC)
• NFPA 79
• UL 508 / UL 508A
• IEC / EN 61010 (industrial, laboratory, or measurement equipment safety)

European Union (Required)

• EU CE Marking of Industrial Equipment
• Practical application of ISO 12100 risk assessment methodology

Experience must include practical application of standards in industrial facilities — not solely design or documentation review roles.

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related technical discipline, or equivalent field experience in industrial equipment compliance and inspection.

Applicants should be prepared to provide relevant technical training records and qualifications from previous employer(s).

Preferred Experience

• Supporting U.S.-based manufacturers exporting equipment to the EU
• Canadian Special Inspections (SPE-1000 / SPE-3000 context)
• Reviewing safety circuits, interlocks, and basic safety control architectures
• Interaction with Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJs)
• Exposure to Brazil NR-12

Work Environment

• Extensive travel (may exceed 50%)
• Independent work at customer facilities
• Professional, client-facing engagement
• Diverse industrial and manufacturing environments

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.