HV TRANSMISSION CABLE ENGINEER – FIELD & PROJECT ENGINEERING

David Havlish; San Jose (CA); Remote; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Medical, dental, vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Generous paid time off

Global travel opportunities

Job summary

TopJobFinders is seeking an HV Transmission Cable Engineer to join a high-caliber engineering team focused on transmission-class cable systems. You will conduct field testing, manage projects, and support installation and commissioning in national and international travel scenarios.

Ideal candidates have a strong background in electrical engineering and hands-on field experience, with a readiness to lead testing efforts and develop comprehensive project plans.

Qualifications

• Solid understanding of power transmission systems and cable technologies.
• Strong project management and organizational skills.
• Ability to travel nationally and internationally.

Responsibilities

• Act as Project Engineer supporting inspection, maintenance, and testing of transmission-class cables.
• Lead and execute field testing using resonant test sets and partial discharge measurement systems.
• Support cable installation, commissioning, and qualification activities.
• Develop project plans, cost estimates, schedules, and resource requirements.
• Prepare technical engineering reports upon project completion.

Skills

Power transmission

Cable technologies

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Master’s or PhD is a strong plus

Job description

HV TRANSMISSION CABLE ENGINEER – FIELD & PROJECT ENGINEERING

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Recruiter: David Havlish

jobs [at] topjobfinders [dot] com

Fremont, CA or Remote | National & International Travel

WHY THIS ROLE IS A GAME-CHANGER

This is not a desk-only engineering role.

This is not a slow-moving organization.

This is a career-defining opportunity to join a company with some of the strongest leadership in the country — a team that has taken the business from zero to over $30M in revenue in a very short period of time.

That kind of growth doesn’t happen by accident. It happens because of elite leadership, smart strategy, and execution.

If you’re looking to get in early with a company that is aggressively growing, investing in its people, and intentionally building the next generation of technical leaders — this is it.

You’ll be joining a high-caliber engineering organization supporting critical high-voltage transmission cable systems, where your work is visible, valued, and directly tied to the company’s continued expansion.

ABOUT THE ROLE

As an HV Transmission Cable Engineer, you’ll serve as a project and field engineer supporting transmission-class cable systems.

Your focus will be executing and managing field testing projects while delivering exceptional customer service. You’ll be hands-on in the field, lead testing efforts, develop project plans, and support installation and commissioning activities.

This role blends engineering, project management, field execution, and technical leadership — ideal for engineers who want exposure, responsibility, and long-term growth.

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING

• Act as Project Engineer supporting inspection, maintenance, and testing of transmission-class cables


• Lead and execute field testing using advanced resonant test sets and partial discharge measurement systems


• Support cable installation, commissioning, and qualification activities


• Develop project plans, cost estimates, schedules, and resource requirements


• Prepare technical engineering reports upon project completion


• Create project-specific work instructions, test plans, and safety documentation


• Coordinate personnel, equipment, and mobilization for field execution


• Execute tests in accordance with approved plans and procedures


• Manage demobilization and conduct post-job reviews


• Collaborate with leadership to standardize testing protocols and execution procedures


• Support customers in solving complex transmission cable challenges


• Stay current on cable design, installation, maintenance, diagnostics, and repair technologies


• Participate in industry and technical committees related to transmission cables


• Ensure compliance with quality systems and safety programs

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering (required)


• Master’s or PhD is a strong plus


• Solid understanding of power transmission systems and cable technologies


• 3–5+ years of experience with transmission cable design, testing, maintenance, or diagnostics


• Experience with field testing, commissioning, or qualification of HV cable systems


• Strong project management and organizational skills


• Ability to manage multiple projects in parallel


• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills


• Comfortable working independently and in the field


• Willing and able to travel nationally and internationally


• Authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship

NICE-TO-HAVE EXPERIENCE

• Technical leadership on complex or high-profile projects


• Experience working with utilities, OEMs, or cable manufacturers


• Participation in IEEE or industry cable committees


• Experience developing new service offerings or technical capabilities


• Publications, presentations, or recognized subject-matter expertise

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU

• Competitive compensation


• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage


• Generous paid time off


• 401(k) with company match


• Real growth opportunities inside a rapidly scaling organization


• Leadership that invests in people and promotes from within


• Exposure to national and international projects


• Collaborative, high-performing, engineering-driven culture