HV Field Testing Engineer

Prysmian Group; Northern (KY); On-site; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Prysmian North America is seeking a highly motivated High Voltage Test Engineer to join our High Voltage Cable Testing Team. This role supports commissioning, maintenance, and diagnostic testing of MV, HV, and EHV underground cables across North America, using Prysmian resonant AC test systems and PD diagnostic technologies.

You will collaborate with customers, project managers, installation teams, cable splicers, and engineers to ensure safe, reliable testing and high-quality results, while

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of MV/HV/EHV underground cable systems
• Experience with commissioning, acceptance, maintenance, and diagnostic testing
• Hands-on experience with resonant AC withstands testing and PD measurements
• Working knowledge of IEEE and IEC standards for cable testing and commissioning
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong written and verbal communication and documentation
• Ability to work independently while collaborating in multidisciplinary teams
• Willingness to travel across North America and manage field activities

Responsibilities

• Perform commissioning, maintenance, and diagnostic testing of MV, HV, and EHV underground cable systems
• Operate, troubleshoot, and maintain Prysmian resonant AC test systems and PD measurement equipment
• Develop project-specific test plans and pre-job safety documentation (JHAs)
• Coordinate project schedules, equipment logistics, personnel and field resources
• Mobilize, setup, commission, operate, maintain, and demobilize high-voltage testing equipment at customer locations
• Lead and support field technicians during testing activities
• Analyze test data, interpret results, and provide technical recommendations
• Prepare comprehensive technical reports documenting procedures, results and observations
• Collaborate with installation engineers, cable splicers, system engineers, and customers to meet requirements
• Assist customers in troubleshooting cable system issues and recommend solutions
• Maintain, calibrate, and verify high voltage testing equipment
• Support continuous improvement in testing processes and customer satisfaction
• Represent Prysmian professionally and build strong customer relationships

Skills

MV/HV/EHV cables

Commissioning testing

PD measurements

High voltage equipment

Impedance testing

IEEE/IEC standards

Analytical skills

Technical documentation

Independent teamwork

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Resonant AC test systems

PD measurement equipment

HV testing equipment

Impedance testing equipment

Job description

Prysmian North America is seeking a highly motivated High Voltage Test Engineer to join our High Voltage Cable Testing Team. This role is responsible for supporting the commissioning, maintenance, and diagnostic testing of medium-voltage (MV), high-voltage (HV), and extra-high-voltage (EHV) underground cable systems across North America. As a High Voltage Test Engineer, you will play a key role in delivering safe, reliable, and high-quality field-testing services using advanced high-voltage test equipment, including Prysmian resonant AC test systems and partial discharge (PD) diagnostic technologies. You will collaborate with customers, project managers, installation teams, cable splicers, and engineering personnel to ensure successful project execution while maintaining the highest standards of safety, quality, and technical excellence.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or a related engineering discipline from an accredited four-year university.

Required Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of MV, HV, and EHV underground cable systems and power system fundamentals.
• Experience with commissioning, acceptance, maintenance, and diagnostic testing of underground cable systems.
• Hands-on experience with resonant AC withstands testing, PD measurements, sheath integrity testing, impedance testing, and other high-voltage diagnostic technologies.
• Working knowledge of IEEE and IEC standards applicable to cable testing and commissioning.
• Excellent analytical, troubleshooting, and technical problem-solving skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to prepare professional technical documentation.
• Ability to work independently while effectively collaborating within multidisciplinary project teams.
• Strong organizational, planning, and time management skills.
• Willingness to travel extensively to customer sites throughout North America.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform commissioning, maintenance, and diagnostic testing of MV, HV, and EHV underground cable systems.
• Operate, troubleshoot, and maintain Prysmian resonant AC test systems, partial discharge (PD) measurement equipment, and other specialized high voltage testing and diagnostic equipment.
• Develop project-specific test plans, testing procedures, job hazard analyses (JHAs), and pre-job safety documentation.
• Coordinate project schedules, equipment logistics, personnel, and field resources to ensure safe and efficient project execution.
• Mobilize, setup, commission, operate, maintain, and demobilize high-voltage testing equipment at customer locations.
• Lead and support field technicians during testing activities while ensuring compliance with Prysmian safety policies, customer requirements, and industry standards.
• Analyze test data, interpret results, evaluate cable system performance, and provide technical recommendations to customers and internal project teams.
• Prepare comprehensive technical reports documenting testing procedures, results, observations, and recommendations.
• Work closely with installation engineers, cable splicers, system engineers, project managers, and customers to understand project requirements and develop effective testing strategies.
• Assist customers in troubleshooting cable system issues and recommend practical technical solutions.
• Maintain, inspect, calibrate, and verify high voltage testing equipment to ensure safe and accurate operation.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives by identifying opportunities to enhance testing processes, equipment utilization, operational efficiency, and customer satisfaction.
• Represent Prysmian professionally while delivering exceptional technical service and building strong customer relationships.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience commissioning and testing underground transmission cable systems rated up to 500 kV or higher.
• Knowledge of cable diagnostics, fault location, condition assessment, partial discharge, and asset management techniques.
• Demonstrated project coordination or field leadership experience.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and technical reporting software.

Working Conditions

• Travel up to 50% throughout North America, with occasional international travel.
• Work in electrical substations, industrial facilities, construction sites, utility environments, and outdoor locations.
• Ability to work extended hours, weekends, holidays, and utility outage schedules as project requirements dictate.
• Must be able to meet the physical demands associated with field testing and commissioning activities.

Additional Requirements

• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without current or future employer-sponsored visa sponsorship.
• Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.
• Ability to obtain and maintain customer-required safety training and site access certifications.

Prysmian, as an Equal Opportunity Employer, aims to attract and recruit individuals with diverse backgrounds, skills, and abilities. We strongly believe that diversity brings significant value at all levels of the organization, increasing the possibility of capturing market opportunities and maximizing value for our customers and stakeholders. With Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DE&I) as part of our Social Ambition 2030 and a strategic pillar of our Company culture, Prysmian is committed to the development of an organization that prioritizes talent, where people feel respected, included, and free to fully express their potential just as they are. All Managers and HRs in Prysmian are responsible for ensuring DE&I policies are respected during the recruiting process, as well as recognizing and mitigating unconscious biases that must not influence our selection processes.

All persons will be considered for employment without regard to their race, ethnicity, religion, nationality, origin, citizenship status, socio-economic status, age, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, military service or veteran status, pregnancy, parental leave, medical conditions, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.

Prismian will endeavor to make a reasonable accommodation for any disclosed physical or neurological condition or disability of a qualified applicant unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business.

Prysmian is a global cabling solutions provider leading the energy transition and digital transformation. By leveraging its wide geographical footprint and extensive product range, its track record of technological leadership and innovation, and a strong customer base, the company is well-placed to capitalise on its leading positions and win in new, growing markets.

Prismian’s business strategy perfectly matches key market drivers by developing resilient, high-performing, sustainable and innovative cable solutions in the segments of Transmission, Power Grid, Electrification and Digital Solutions.

Prismian is a public company listed on the Italian Stock Exchange, with almost 150 years of experience, about 30,000 employees, 108 plants and 26 R&D centres in over 50 countries, and sales of over €15 billion in 2023.