HV Field Testing Engineer

Prysmiangroup; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; 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 cable systems across North America.

As a High Voltage Test Engineer, you will operate and maintain resonant AC testing systems, PD measurement devices, and other high‑voltage diagnostics while collaborating with customers, project teams, and field staff to ensure safe,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Perform commissioning, maintenance, and diagnostic testing of MV, HV, and EHV underground cable systems.

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. Prysmian 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.

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