Senior Standards Project Specialist (Fast-Track)

Job Description We have an exciting opportunity foraSenior Standards Project Specialist (Fast-Track). This is a hybrid opportunity based in one ofour office locations:Ottawa, CAN; Evanston, IL; Raleigh-Durham, NC. TheSenior Standards Project Specialist (Fast-Track)will support a diverse portfolio of standards and related standards activities to advance the mission of UL Standards & Engagement (ULSE) to make the world safer, more secure, and sustainable. The Senior Standards Project Specialist will support thedevelopment ofrevision, andmaintenance ofstandardsactivities and coordinate interdependencies to ensure successful project outcomes. UL Standards & Engagement: AtUL Standards & Engagement(ULSE),weexpand the boundaries of safety science tocreate a more secure and sustainable world. Formore thana century, we havecreated new safety standardsand shared our findings with academia, scientists, manufacturers, and policymakers across industries.Weidentifycritical safety and sustainability issues, askingtoughquestions because we believe a safer world begins with knowledge. Build a safer, more secure, and sustainable future with us.Join us and work with ourStandardsteamswho develop the standardsrequiredto putthat knowledgeinto practice. Whatyou'lllearnandachieve: AstheSenior Standards Project Specialist (Fast-Track)youwill play a key role in the rapid growth ofULas you: Support standards activities to enable the development,implementationand continuous improvement of safety standards. Support various components of communication or engagement efforts, including technical committee support. Identifyand resolve moderate or complex issues within the process or system. Make recommendations on perceived risk and escalate where needed. Stay current with regulatory requirements and compliance frameworks governing public safety. Make notable contributions to shared team goals and independently manage workload effectively, usingappropriate communicationand adherence to deliverable and timeline expectations. Perform other duties as directed. Whatyou'llexperience working atUL Standards & Engagement:We have pursued our mission of workingfora safer, more secure,and sustainableworldfornearly 130years,embedding conscientious stewardshipintoeverything we do. People:Our people make us special.You'llwork with a diverse team of experts respected for their independence and transparency and build a network,becauseour approach is collaborative. We collaborateacross 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.Weseewhat'son the horizon anduse ourexpertiseto 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. Growandachieve: We learn, work,and grow togetherthroughtargeted 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 fosterpartnershipsthat enable us to pursue abeneficentfuture 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 401k matching structure of up to 5% of eligible pay. Moreover, we invest anadditional4% into your retirement saving 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. Whatmakes 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: Strong degree of learning agility and technical aptitude. Demonstratedproficiencyin project management with experience prioritizing tasks and scope management. Excellent problem-solving ability andproactiveapproach to address issues and challenges effectively. Basic communication and engagement skills, withabilityto effectively communicate project goals,requirementsand progress to various stakeholder groups. Positive and collaborative interpersonal skills, withabilityto foster collaboration and partnership across teams. Professional education and experience requirements for the role include: Bachelor's degree. Minimum1 year of related work experience. AboutUL Research Institutes and UL Standards & Engagement UL Research Institutes and UL Standards & Engagementarenonprofit organizationsdedicated to advancing safety science research through the discovery and application of scientific knowledge. We conduct rigorous independent research and analyze safety data,conveneexperts worldwide to address risks, share knowledge through safety education and public outreach initiatives, and develop standards to guide safe commercialization of evolving technologies. We foster communities of safety, from grassroots initiatives for neighborhoods tosummitof world leaders. Our organization employs collaborative and scientific approaches with partners and stakeholders to drive innovation and progress toward improving safety, security, and sustainability,ultimately enhancingsocietal well-being. Our affiliate, UL Solutions, stands alongside us in working for a safer and more sustainable world. UL Solutions conducts testing,verificationand certification, and provides training and advisory services, along with data-driven reporting and decision-making tools, for customers around the world. To learn more, visitour websitesUL.organdULSE.org. Salary Range: $56,000.00-$77,000.00 Pay type: Salary

Created: 2026-03-04