Project Specialist

QAI Job Number: QAI ELERAN05072025JOB TITLE: Project Specialist - Electrical LabLOCATION: Rancho Cucamonga, CANUMBER OF POSITIONS: 2CATEGORY: Testing and EvaluationCLOSING DATE: Open Until FilledSALARY PAYSCALE: Starting at $70,000 annually BACKGROUND:QAI Laboratories (QAI) is a professional certification body, test laboratory, and inspection agency with offices in Burnaby (BC), Toronto (ON), Los Angeles (CA), Tulsa (OK), and Miami (FL). Over the last few years, the QAI name and logo have become increasingly recognized throughout the industry resulting in steady growth of the business.QAI is currently hiring a Project Specialist to support the Electrical Safety Division at our Rancho Cucamonga, CA location. This role involves testing and evaluation of products for compliance requirements, supporting the sales team with technical information, direct communication with QAI clients, and travel to conduct inspections and evaluations both in-lab or at the clients site.DUTIES: The successful candidate will perform, but not be limited to, the following duties:Performing testing and evaluation of various electrical products to nationally recognized electrical safety standards (CSA, UL, IEC, etc.).Must have experience in CSA and /UL and IEC standardsBe able to write and review concise, objective, and informative test reports, and documents.Perform inspections and field evaluations at remote client sites.Independently completing projects of evolving complexity; issues, edits, and reviews certification reports, and other related documentsExpert in the key standards and technology for the area of specialization i.e. can train others on requirements and confident in technical auditsIndependently conducts internal and external audits (ISO 17065, 17025, 17020) for various programs. Able to be a liaison for audits.Provides sales support for projects of all complexity, actively quoting and leading client meetingsEffectively/efficiently deals with multiple projects, conflicting timelines, and changing prioritiesEffectively resolves technical issues to determine the appropriate interpretation of technical requirements; produces necessary documentationBecome familiar with the QAI quality system and administrative procedures.Ensure work complies with the QAI quality systemMaintains good housekeeping, taking care of safety and using PPE at all timesActively mentors and coaches' junior staff as a regular part of their roleMaintains effective communication with internal staff and clients (willingness to travel as needed)Must be willing to be part of an energetic team with a can-do attitude.Other duties as assigned by the manager or its designeeQUALIFICATIONS: The successful candidate will:Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or an electrical technologist diploma, or equivalent.3-5 years of directly related experienceExperience evaluating and testing IT/Hi-Tech, lighting, industrial, medical products. Experience with hazardous location products would be an asset.Experience performing inspections and field evaluations.Possess superior MS Word and Excel skills, be proficient with Email and Adobe Acrobat.Possess "Good Laboratory Practice" skills essential for testing products.Possess good interpersonal and communication skills.ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:Candidates must hold a valid driver's license.Candidates must hold a valid passport or be able to obtain a valid passport and must be able to travel within US and international destinations.Key Technical Competence:Accepts instruction and follows it for testing outside of their general scope of knowledge and experience.Able to grasp general concepts in a field of testing and apply it to specific test methods.Able to perform testing and as knowledge grows in a specific field of testing graduates to more complex testing methods.Seek assistance and knowledge from more senior personnel when a specific requirement is outside of their general scope of knowledge.Good working knowledge of the test methods in their specific discipline.Able to multi-task with some degree of efficiency and accuracy.Maintains a sense of ownership and responsibility for projects assigned to them.Join our Team! Learn, Develop, Grow!At QAI, you will have the opportunity to put your aptitude, experience, knowledge, and desire to learn to the test. We make a difference in people's lives through the work we do as a top-notch Product Testing, Certification, and Inspection body whilst providing rewarding careers for our employees.APPLYING:Interested? Please submit your resume and cover letter at careers@. Applications will only be accepted when emailed in MS Word or PDF format and must have a job-specific cover letter. Please be sure to include the QAI job number in the subject line of your communication.We thank all the applicants in advance for their interest; however, only those under consideration will be contacted.Equal Opportunity EmployerQAI Laboratories is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status. We are committed to providing a workplace free of any discrimination or harassment.Note: No sponsorship is available.***

Created: 2025-06-14