Project Engineer - High Voltage

Prysmian; Kentucky; On-site; USD 70,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Prysmian Group is seeking a Project Engineer to provide expertise in high voltage cable systems installation, applications, performance characteristics, and testing for HV/EHV products. The role involves working with customers, sales, and internal teams to ensure technically sound cable system installations and compliant documentation.

Responsibilities include defining installation requirements, reviewing specs, and supporting pricing with technical data.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of relevant post-education experience in engineering of power cables or related utility equipment.
• AutoCAD or similar design/drafting software knowledge.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills for engineering and non-engineering audiences.
• Experience working in highly skilled teams and cross-functional collaboration.
• P.E. Registration and NCEES certification highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with customers and sales to define cable installation requirements.
• Solve problems and develop expertise in HV/EHV products and systems.
• Review specifications and prepare technical data for costing and pricing.
• Select products to design high-quality HV/EHV cable system installations.
• Provide field service at customer locations regarding product quality and installation.
• Support sales, manufacturing, and project teams with technical expertise.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Team collaboration

Schedule management

P.E. License (preferred)

Education

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Prysmian is the world leader in the energy and telecom cable systems industry. Each year, the company manufactures thousands of miles of underground and submarine cables and systems for power transmission and distribution, as well as medium low voltage cables for the construction and infrastructure sectors. We also produce a comprehensive range of optical fibers, copper cables and connectivity for voice, video and data transmission for the telecommunication sector.

We are 30,000 employees, across 50+ countries. Everyone at Prysmian has the potential to make their mark; because whatever you do, wherever you are based, you will be part of a company that is helping transform the world around us.

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Overview

The Project Engineer will use experience and engineering principles to provide expertise in high voltage cable system installation, applications, performance characteristics, and testing for solid dielectric underground cable and cable accessories.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Work closely with customers and sales force to define cable installation requirements.
• Solve problems and develop expertise in technical areas relating to the design, development, and applications of HV/EHV products and systems.
• Review customer specifications and prepare specialized technical data required to cost and price the products necessary to meet customer requirements.
• Select appropriate products to formulate and design a high quality HV/EHV cable system installation.
• Identify customer/product technical needs and requirements relative to system design and performance.
• Prepare technical documentation.
• Provide technical support to sales force, manufacturing team, project team and business team.
• Provide field service at customer locations related to product quality, application, and installation requirements.
• Participate in technical and industry trade organizations to increase knowledge of underground transmission cable systems, improve customer contacts and relationship, and enhance company image within the industry.
• Maintain knowledge of national and international standards and guidelines applicable to the installation and testing of high-voltage cables and follows trends affecting these standards.
• Participate and maintain constructions licenses across different states in the US.

Skills and Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or related discipline
• 3-5 years of relevant post education experience in Engineering of power cables or other equipment installed in utility systems
• AutoCAD experience or similar design/drafting software knowledge
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with others, expressing ideas effectively and professionally to an engineering and non-engineering audience
• Experience working in highly skilled team and maintaining good working relationships with internal groups that support projects
• Ability to work schedules conductive to project-specific requirements that may extend beyond the typical workweek
• P.E. Registration and NCEES certified is highly preferred

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.

Visit our DE&I Page (https://www.prysmian.com/en/people-and-careers/why-prysmian/diversity-equity-and-inclusion) to learn more about Prysmian's commitments.

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