Compliance Engineer

g systems. In this role, you'll manage UL compliance, support NRTL submissions, and ensure product changes remain compliant and fully certified. You'll work closely with Engineering, Quality, and Product teams to maintain safe, code-compliant designs while driving continuous improvement.

Compensation varies based on background and location

REQUIREMENTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• BSME or equivalent and 4+ years experience in hardware compliance, product safety engineering, or certification testing (solar/renewables strongly preferred)

• Working knowledge of UL 2703 / UL 2703A, UL 3741, IEC 61215/61730, and related PV racking & module mounting standards in the United States and Canada

• Working knowledge of ASTM testing methods relevant to structural hardware

• Experience preparing and managing NRTL submissions including test plans, technical files, and corrective actions.

• Strong understanding of U.S. building codes, ASCE 7, and structural load paths for rooftop PV systems

• Familiarity with NEC Article 690 grounding/bonding provisions and PV system safety requirements

• Ability to interpret evolving codes, standards, and regulatory guidance for rooftop solar installations

• Manage SnapNrack's compliance roadmap, certifications, recertification timelines

• Ensure that product revisions and supply-chain/material changes remain compliant with all certifications

• Collaborate with Product Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, and Product Management to maintain compliant designs throughout lifecycle

• Oversee and maintain compliance dossiers for UL audits, surveillance testing, and customer technical requests

• Track regulatory updates and communicate implications to engineering leadership

• Strong data analysis skills; ability to interpret structural test curves, regression analysis, and statistical significance

• Excellent communication skills-can clearly articulate test results, regulatory constraints, and required design changes

• Detail-oriented mindset with strong documentation discipline

• Comfortable driving decisions with incomplete information while maintaining compliance boundaries

• Self-motivated, proactive, and able to manage multiple certification projects on tight timelines

• Passion for renewable energy, rooftop solar, and advancing safe/innovative hardware solutions

Qualifications

• BSME or equivalent and 4+ years experience in hardware compliance, product safety engineering, or certification testing (solar/renewables strongly preferred)

• Working knowledge of UL 2703 / UL 2703A, UL 3741, IEC 61215/61730, and related PV racking & module mounting standards

• Working knowledge of ASTM testing methods relevant to structural hardware

• Experience preparing and managing NRTL submissions including test plans, technical files, and corrective actions.

• Strong understanding of U.S. building codes, ASCE 7, and structural load paths for rooftop PV systems

• Familiarity with NEC Article 690 grounding/bonding provisions and PV system safety requirements

• Ability to interpret evolving codes, standards, and regulatory guidance for rooftop solar installations

• Strong data analysis skills; ability to interpret structural test curves, regression analysis, and statistical significance

• Excellent communication skills-can clearly articulate test results, regulatory constraints, and required design changes

• Detail-oriented mindset with strong documentation discipline

• Comfortable driving decisions with incomplete information while maintaining compliance boundaries

• Self-motivated, proactive, and able to manage multiple certification projects on tight timelines

• Passion for renewable energy, rooftop solar, and advancing safe/innovative hardware solutions

• Google Suite experience preferred

Recruiter:
Danielle Levitan ([email protected])

Please note that the compensation information is made in good faith for this position only. It assumes that the successful candidate will be located in markets within the United States that warrant the compensation. Please speak with your recruiter to learn more.

Starting salary/wage for this opportunity:
$85,617.44 to $114,156.59

Compensation decisions will not be based on a candidate's salary history. You can learn more here.

This job description outlines the primary responsibilities, some essential job functions, and qualifications for the role. It may not include all essential functions, tasks, or requirements. If you are a qualified individual with a disability and you need reasonable accommodation during the hiring process or to perform this role, please contact us at [email protected].

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