Certification Project Engineer for Steel Protection/Passive Fire Protection (all genders)
UL Solutions
Posted: February 6, 2026
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Quick Summary
We're looking for a Certification Project Engineer to join our team in a fast-paced environment where you'll work on innovative projects to ensure the safety of buildings and people.
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Job Description
Our buildings don’t just shape our skylines — they provide the backdrop to our lives. And knowing they’re safe matters. We’ve been helping to create safer structures since 1894, bringing together more than a century of expertise with innovative new technologies to make sure both people and property are secure. As more people have to deal with extreme weather, we’re on hand to test products and building materials to increasingly rigorous standards. Whether we’re simulating tornadoes or testing smoke alarms, the work we do on our team is used in buildings around the world to — quite literally — help save lives!
Join our team in Barcelona as our new Certification Project Engineer for Steel Protection/Passive Fire Protection (all genders). Help us build innovative solutions and make the world safer!
We have a lot in store for you including additional bonus based on your performance. We work in a hybrid model in an international environment with recognized experts that contribute to your growth and development!
Responsibilities:
Independently manage Steel Protection/Passive Fire Protection projects by analyzing customer needs, defining project scope, and establishing requirements for cost, timeline, and samples.
Collaborate with global engineering teams to understand testing processes, international standards (EU/US/UK), and support third‑party certification efforts.
Communicate with clients to promote services, address technical questions, explain UL requirements, provide cost estimates, and negotiate timelines and sample needs.
Develop appropriate test programs by reviewing documentation, evaluating samples, and applying UL standards.
Identify non‑compliance issues and inform clients of required changes or scope adjustments.
Coordinate complex lab activities, preparing instructions and data sheets for technicians and setting completion dates.
Travel as needed to conduct or witness testing at client sites.
Qualifications:
Engineering degree (Built Environment, Fire Safety, Chemical, Material Science or Mechanical).
3+ years’ experience in Fire Safety testing/projects, ideally in Passive/Steel Protection.
Knowledge of third‑party certification, UKCA/CE marking, and EN standards is a plus
Strong teamwork and project management skills.
Fluent in English.
Total Rewards:
We understand that rewards are an important consideration as you plan the next step in your career. In addition to a competitive annual salary, this position is eligible for an annual bonus. You’ll also enjoy annual paid leave, access to our ULS University to support continuous learning and career growth, two volunteering days each year to participate in community activities, and flexible working arrangements designed to help you balance work and life.
At UL Solutions, we are committed to fostering a workplace culture that values and promotes equal opportunities for all employees, regardless of gender. We believe that diversity and inclusion are essential to our success and innovation, and we actively work to ensure that men and women have equal access to opportunities, resources, and career advancement.
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