Compliance Consultant

Job Title: Senior Compliance Consultant (Remote, Part-Time/As-Needed)

We are currently seeking a Compliance Consultant for a part time as needed Compliance Consultant that is 100% remote.

Job Description: UL 913 Compliance & NRTL Liaison Consultant

Our client is seeking an on-demand senior consultant specializing in UL 913 Intrinsic Safety (IS) compliance to support regulatory design decisions and interface directly with Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratories (NRTLs). This role ensures gas detection products meet UL 913 requirements efficiently, reducing redesign risk and accelerating certification timelines.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide expert guidance to the engineering teams on UL 913 intrinsic safety design requirements
• Review schematics, PCB layouts, spacing, power management, and component selection for IS compliance
• Identify potential non-compliance issues early and recommend practical corrective actions
• Prepare or advise on compliance documentation including test plans, IS justification packages, and construction files
• Serve as the primary interface with the selected NRTL during UL 913 submission, testing, and corrective-action phases
• Clarify technical questions between engineering and NRTL certification engineers
• Interpret test results and guide development teams on required modifications
• Provide on-demand consultation to troubleshoot design challenges or certification obstacles

Qualifications

• 10 years of experience in intrinsic safety engineering for hazardous-location equipment
• Deep knowledge of UL 913, NEC Class/Division requirements, and related IS protection standards
• Demonstrated experience working with UL, CSA, Intertek (ETL), FM, or other NRTLs on certification projects
• Strong background in electrical engineering with emphasis on low-energy circuit analysis and thermal behavior
• Ability to translate regulatory standards into actionable engineering guidance
• Excellent communication skills to collaborate with development, quality, and certification teams
• Experience with gas detection or similar instrumentation preferred

Engagement Model

• Remote, hourly consulting engagement
• Flexible scheduling based on development and certification timelines
• No minimum hours required; support provided on-demand
• Work includes design reviews, regulatory Q&A, documentation support, and NRTL interfacing