Codes and Standards Engineer
Watts Water Technologies
full-time
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Location Type: Hybrid
Location: North Andover • Massachusetts • 🇺🇸 United States
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💰 $115,000 - $135,000 per year
Job Level
Mid-LevelSenior
About the role
- Develop proposed code and standards changes and submit to appropriate agencies for review and approval process.
- Attend and actively represent Watts interests at national code meetings.
- Within legal limits, collaborate with trade organizations and industry peers to develop and enhance national model codes and standards for the betterment of Watts and the industry.
- Research and monitor national and international code activities within the industry to ensure Watts products meet new or existing codes and standards requirements.
- Monitor industry trends and inform relevant stakeholders of any changes and their potential ramifications.
- Serve as a consultant to internal customers and stakeholders during business case development and market research projects.
- As needed, provide support to Sales and the Technical Management Group on regional and local code compliance issues.
- Based on assigned area of responsibility, actively participate on relevant committees to change existing, as well as develop future standards, utilizing each agency’s respective processes and documentation.
- Demonstrate Watts’s leadership in the industry through official committee positions.
- Participate in industry events and training to stay current with latest trends.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline
- 5+ years of experience in building codes, product standards, product certification, and regulatory compliance, with a strong emphasis on the plumbing and HVAC industries
- Demonstrated ability to monitor and adapt to emerging trends in water technology and related business sectors
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and Outlook
- Solid understanding and hands-on experience with plumbing and heating systems and technologies
- Proven skills in planning, organization, and reporting
- Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
- Effective negotiation and influencing skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication abilities
- Capacity to thrive in a fast-paced environment and respond promptly to urgent matters
- Commitment to delivering exceptional service and maintaining a positive, professional demeanor across all levels of the organization
- Strong interpersonal competencies, including decision-making, change management, collaboration, and clear communication with diverse teams.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation based on your skills, qualifications and experience
- Comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits
- Family building benefits, including paid maternity/paternity leave
- 10 paid holidays and Paid Time Off
- Continued professional development opportunities and educational reimbursement
- Additional perks such as fitness reimbursements and employee discount programs
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Hard skills
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Soft skills
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