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How much do remote consulting jobs pay per hour?

As of Jul 6, 2026, the average hourly pay for remote consulting in Texas is $25.78, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $20.14 and $30.91 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Remote Consultant, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Remote Consultant, you need expertise in your consulting field, strong analytical skills, and relevant educational or professional qualifications. Familiarity with virtual collaboration tools such as Zoom, Slack, project management platforms, and sometimes industry-specific certifications is important. Excellent communication, self-motivation, and time management are crucial soft skills for building client trust and working independently. These skills ensure effective client solutions, seamless remote collaboration, and successful project delivery in a virtual environment.

How do remote consultants typically manage communication and collaboration with clients and team members across different time zones?

Remote consultants often work with clients and teams located in various regions, which requires strong communication and organizational skills. They typically use a mix of collaboration tools such as video conferencing, project management platforms, and instant messaging to stay connected. Proactively setting clear expectations around availability, scheduling regular check-ins, and documenting project updates are essential practices. Flexibility and adaptability help remote consultants successfully navigate time zone differences while maintaining productive client relationships.

What is the difference between Remote Consulting vs Remote Customer Support?

AspectRemote ConsultingRemote Customer Support
Required CredentialsRelevant industry certifications, specialized expertiseBasic customer service training, communication skills
Work EnvironmentProject-based, client-focused, often independentSupport center or direct client interaction, team-based
Employer & Industry UsageConsulting firms, freelance, corporate projectsTech companies, retail, service industries
Common Search & ComparisonRemote ConsultingRemote Customer Support

Remote Consulting involves providing expert advice and strategic solutions to clients, often requiring specialized credentials and independent work. In contrast, Remote Customer Support focuses on assisting customers with products or services, typically within a team environment and with customer service training. Both roles are remote but serve different functions within organizations.

What is remote consulting?

Remote consulting refers to providing expert advice or professional services to clients from a distance, typically using digital communication tools such as video calls, phone, email, or specialized software. This approach allows consultants to work with clients across different locations without the need for in-person meetings. Remote consulting can be applied across a wide range of industries, including IT, business management, marketing, finance, and healthcare. The flexibility of remote consulting offers both consultants and clients greater convenience, cost savings, and access to a broader pool of expertise.
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Infographic showing various Remote Consulting job openings in Texas as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 86% Full Time, and 14% Part Time. Highlights an 100% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $53,628 per year, or $25.8 per hour.
Remote Consulting Engineer - Industrial Regulatory

Remote Consulting Engineer - Industrial Regulatory

Intertek

Plano, TX • Remote

$100K - $145K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 29 days ago


Intertek rating

7.8

Company rating: 7.8 out of 10

Based on 76 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

47th of 103 rated laboratories


Job description

Consulting Engineer - Industrial Regulatory - Remote

Intertek, a leading provider of quality and safety solutions to many of the world's top-recognized brands and companies, is actively seeking a Consulting Engineer - Industrial Regulatory to join our Electrical team. This is a fantastic opportunity to grow a versatile career in Electrical Safety.

Intertek's Electrical business line applies more than 100 years of product testing expertise to quickly and efficiently help clients meet safety, performance, environmental and quality requirements for every market. Spanning a wide range of industries such as Medical, Lighting, Renewable Energy, HVACR, Appliances & Electronics, Hazardous Locations, Industrial Equipment, Life Safety & Security, IT & Telecom Equipment, Intertek's global network of laboratories employ world-class experts in their fields who deliver quality, accurate testing and certification that continually exceeds our clients' expectations and helps to clear a path for their product's success. Intertek is continually innovating and evolving to reduce risk for consumers, brands and organizations in every sector and industry around the world. We go beyond Testing, Inspection and Certification of products: we are a Total Quality Assurance Provider to industries worldwide. Our Purpose: Bringing quality, safety, and sustainability to life.

What are we looking for?

The Consulting Engineer - Industrial Regulatory is responsible for offering independent advice on engineering, science and/or other related topics to companies and government organizations. The Consulting Engineer position assists in providing efficient services to clients and independently conducts on and offsite evaluations to determine specific solutions for each customer. This position will travel at least 25% of the time.

Salary & Benefits Information

The base wage or salary range for this position is $100,000 - $145,000. Individual compensation packages are based on a variety of factors unique to each candidate including skill set, experience, qualifications, and other job-related reasons. 

In addition to competitive compensation packages, when working with Intertek you can expect benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, 401(k) with company match, generous vacation / sick time (PTO), tuition reimbursement and more. 

What you'll do:

  • Identify, Research, Apply, and Communicate requirements of National codes and standards.
  • Guide and Advise customers through the Certification process and help them achieve their regulatory and safety goals.
  • Identify required product testing, develop test plans, and prepare products to meet third-party test requirements.
  • Conduct detailed Design Reviews; Review products for compliance with standard requirements, identify potential gaps in compliance, document the results.
  • Perform technical assessments and analysis of specifications of projects and implement necessary solutions.
  • Provide specialized "expertise" in several product categories, i.e., become subject matter expert. 
  • Lead client meetings, facilitate technical discussions, provide training classes.  
  • Provide sales support for any and all product requirements including direct customer presentations.
  • Supply information for quotes such as costs, project duration, resources and samples required, and standards that will be used.
  • Communicate project status to client, sales personnel, and management throughout project.
  • Play a variety of roles depending on projects, such as technical advisor, scientific researcher, project champion, project manager, among others.
  • Identify project needs and requirements for effective resource planning and meeting client's expectations.
  • Delegate tasks to other team members to make sure the project is completed on a timely basis. 

This position outline is a general guideline and does not represent all encompassing details. The position assumes that the incumbent has both the mental and physical requirements to carry out the above defined duties.  

Minimum Requirements & Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering 
  • 5+ years of directly related experience; preference towards electrical, machinery, regulatory, safety, or compliance experience
  • Experience with UL, CSA, and IEC standards to demonstrate NRTL, CE marking and other regulatory compliance schemes
  • Previous experience with Datacenter and Power Distribution standards is a plus, including UL 2755, UL 1741, UL 857, UL 9540, UL 508A
  • Understanding of Datacenter Technology, Energy Systems, and challenges of fast-to-market requirements
  • Strong understanding of Hazard Based Safety Engineering principles
  • Ability to travel up to 25%
  • A valid driver's license and reliable driving record
  • Model Intertek's 10X Energies at all times within the work place, practicing business the right way

Preferred Requirements & Qualifications:

  • Master's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering 
  • PMP - Certified Project Management Professional
  • CMSE - Certified Machinery Safety Expert
  • PE License
  • Experience commissioning of large-scale projects, especially within the datacenter or energy space is a plus

Intertek: Total Quality. Assured.

Intertek is a world leader in the Quality Assurance market, with a proven, high-quality business model and a global network of customer-focused operations and highly engaged subject matter experts. With passion, pace, and precision we work to exceed our customers' expectations, while engaging with our employees to be 10X in their performance and professional growth.

Intertek is a drug-free workplace. As a condition of employment, certain positions may be required to pass a pre-employment drug test based on the type of work that will be performed.

We Value Diversity

Intertek's network of phenomenal people are our greatest assets, and the diversity they bring fuels our success. Intertek is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer that values inclusion and diversity. We take affirmative action to ensure all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics.

For individuals with disabilities who would like to request accommodation, or who need assistance applying, please email intertekhrusa@intertek.com or call 1-877-694-8543 (option #5) to speak with a member of the HR Department.

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*Intertek does not accept unsolicited approaches from agencies and will not pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume. 

Intertek is a leading Total Quality Assurance provider to industries worldwide. Our network of more than 1,000 laboratories and offices in more than 100 countries, delivers innovative and bespoke Assurance, Testing, Inspection and Certification (ATIC) solutions for our customers' operations and supply chains. Working at Intertek means joining a global network of state-of-the-art facilities and passionate people who deliver superior customer service with a purpose of bringing quality, safety, and sustainability to life. 

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