As part of our expansion to Columbia, MD the UL Firefighter Safety Research Institute is looking to hire two new staff members.

Fire Protection Research Engineer Click Here to Apply

Job Description:

Under general direction, performs engineering work in the UL Firefighter Safety Research Institute of Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. including literature studies, experimental design, data acquisition, data analysis and the documentation necessary to execute comprehensive experimental studies. Assists in conducting studies and analysis to determine the feasibility of various engineering approaches. Defines concepts and criteria to resolve major problems in current programs or approaches. Plans and conducts experiments using the body of scientific knowledge on topics related to hazard based safety engineering. Projects require substantial knowledge of state-of-the-art engineering principals and theories, and uses professional concepts and procedures to solve a wide range of research based problems. Utilizes word processing, spreadsheet and database computer programs to support research projects.

Job Requirements:

• University Degree in fire protection engineering, or other related engineering discipline, and ideally 3 years of experience.
• Demonstrated general knowledge of engineering disciplines.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain engineering based academic and applied knowledge and skills.
• Ability to collaborate with peers, and work directly with Research Engineers and other team members in order to complete a project from start to finish.
• Excellent communication skills required.
• Previous fire or firefighter related research experience is preferred.
• Firefighting experience is desired.
• Working knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet and database computer programs.
• Video editing and web page editing experience is desired.

Video Content Developer Click Here to Apply

Job Description:Study of Residential Attic Fire Mitigation Tactics

Under general direction, assists UL Firefighter Safety Research Institute staff with all video filming, video production, video editing, web development and online public relations. Under direction, monitors all video recording associated with fire test experiments.

Job Requirements:

• University degree in Communications, Advertising or related field, and 3 years of professional experience.
• Skilled in the use of video camera equipment.
• Ability to work with Print, Digital and Web based campaigns.
• Ability to organize and direct film crews
• Ability to make copy and other advertising design recommendations.
• Proficient in video editing software such as Adobe Premiere, After Effects and Final Cut Pro
• Experience with social media, & web hosting of video files (Vimeo & Youtube).

Questions contact us at fsri@ul.com