Senior Regulatory Engineer - Electrical Distribution

About IEM

Industrial Electric Mfg. (IEM) is the largest independent full-line manufacturer of custom power distribution systems in North America. Founded more than 75 years ago in Fremont, California, IEM grew alongside Silicon Valley and today operates over 1.7 million square feet of manufacturing capacity. With $1B+ in annual sales and 10,000+ commissioned projects across technology, data centers, commercial, energy, utilities, healthcare, industrial, and infrastructure markets, IEM continues to deliver exceptional product quality, dependable service, and the flexibility to meet complex technical requirements at scale.

Position Summary

The Application Engineering Program Manager is a central coordination role responsible for managing the intake, triage, and assignment of all incoming requests to the Application Engineering team. This role ensures that work is routed to the right engineer, tracked through completion, and escalated appropriately, enabling the team to respond quickly and consistently to internal and external stakeholders. By keeping the pipeline organized and performance visible, the Application Engineering Program Manager helps IEM deliver responsive, high-quality technical support in support of our commitment to powering what's next.

Key Responsibilities

The role is responsible for compliance with relevant industry regulations for multiple electrical distribution product lines. The position will support IEM’s expanding production campuses within the US and Canada. The Senior Regulatory Engineer position will include the following functions:

• Provide authoritative interpretation of applicable codes and standards (e.g., NEC, UL, CSA, ANSI/IEEE C37.20) and translate requirements into clear, actionable guidance for cross-functional engineering teams.


• Serve as a lead technical resource to R&D, Product Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain and Manufacturing on standards-driven design decisions and compliance pathways.


• Act as the primary technical interface with UL and other NRTLs, defining certification approaches, supporting testing and evaluation activities, and maintaining product listings and certifications.


• Collaborate with engineering teams to ensure new product designs, design changes, and component substitutions align with applicable standards and certification requirements, supporting continuity of supply.


• Interpret changes to codes and standards, assess applicability to IEM products, and provide recommendations, training, and reference materials to compliance leadership and other stakeholders as needed.


• Develop training and educational materials related to codes and standards for internal and external teams as needed.

Competencies

• Strong technical understanding of codes and standards applicable to electrical distribution equipment, including UL 1558, UL 891, UL 1008, UL 67, IEEE C37.20, and related standards.


• Hands-on experience with product testing, certification, and listing processes through UL and/or other NRTLs.


• Ability to interpret ambiguous or evolving standards and apply them pragmatically to real-world product designs.


• Constructive problem-solving skills to address technical and regulatory challenges.


• Demonstrated success collaborating across multidisciplinary, cross-functional teams.


• Highly effective written and verbal communication skills.


• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools, particularly Word and Excel.


• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical or scientific discipline.


• 3–5 years of experience in regulatory compliance or product certification within an electrical manufacturing environment.


• Direct experience working with UL and/or other NRTLs on product certifications.


• Experience supporting engineering or R&D teams on standards-driven design decisions is strongly preferred.


• Experience with UL or CSA Field Inspections or Field Evaluations is a plus.


• Experience with UL STP’s is a plus

Compensation

The salary range for this role is $120,000 -$165,000 per year, based on location, experience, and qualifications.

Why Join IEM

At IEM, you’ll join a team that powers some of the world’s most ambitious projects. We’re engineers, makers, and problem-solvers who thrive on tackling complex challenges and delivering solutions that keep industries moving forward. If you’re driven, collaborative, and ready to make an impact, we’d love to hear from you. Your creativity and passion can help us achieve great things—come be part of the journey.

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