Sr Engineer, High Voltage Cable Design

Strivector Corp is a National Staffing and Recruiting agency established in 2012 and headquartered in Austin, Texas. We are a preferred partner for several Fortune 500 companies nationwide. Strivector has been consistently rated a rare 4.6/5 on Google, Indeed and Glassdoor by our candidates, customers, employees and contractors. Elevate your professional journey with us. Strivector's premier client (a well-known market leader in their space) is hiring for the following full-time direct hire position. POSITION OVERVIEW As a Sr Engineer, High Voltage Cable Design your roles and responsibilities will include: Assists customers to identify their technical specifications and determine what documentation is required to incorporate the organization's products into customer applications Prepares engineering drawings, production specifications and schedules, and contract modifications to ensure that customers' technical requirements are met Develops application notes that clearly describe how the organization's products should be used in the customers' target application Develops test applications used for testing modules, including customer-specific components This Sr. High Voltage Cable Design Engineering position encompasses the design and analysis of parts, components, assemblies, and subassemblies of underground HV/EHV transmission cable systems, and the production of associated drawings and instructions. This position will assist the engineering manager in leading and training the High Voltage cable engineering team. Under limited direction, this individual will perform a variety of complex engineering assignments requiring in-depth knowledge of electrical engineering plus an understanding of related high-voltage equipment and engineering aspects to cost effectively achieve objectives. Individual will proactively seek and implement initiatives to improve operations and increase customer satisfaction. Under limited direction, design complete cable system solutions, including accessories, link boxes, fiber optic components, grounding details and bonding schemes for voltage classes 69kV up to 500kV, using advanced computer programs, analytical techniques, or control strategies to effectively meet project/bid requirements and resolve problems. Represent client as a subject matter expert in studying the electro-mechanical behavior of HV/EHV cable systems to support installation and in-field applications. Lead the preparation of specifications, proposals for contracts, licensing and safety documents, and obtain required approvals in cooperation with the Sales & Marketing and Project Management teams. Revise and improve existing processes to achieve greater efficiency. Support manufacturing throughout the production cycle. This includes creating testing plans, leading design handover meetings and solving problems on the manufacturing floor. Make recommendations as needed to facilitate between production, installation and the customer. Act as principal investigator or lead a group of engineers investigating problems, developing solutions and preparing related recommendations and reports. Execute Research & Development projects including planning, timeline forecast, budget management, logistics coordination using the "Stage Gate" process. Represent the HV engineering group in meetings and conferences; interact with customers to provide training seminars as well as resolve significant technical issues and develop related action plans. Make formal technical presentations to customers and to industry forums and at conferences. Train, educate and assist junior level engineers with their projects and calculations. Promote safety in the workplace and all project sites following client's Culture of ZERO. QUALIFICATIONS Most importantly, you need to be a passionate Sr Engineer, High Voltage Cable Design who enjoys his work and is considered to be one of the best within your organization. The ideal Sr Engineer, High Voltage Cable Design would be someone with deep experience in many (if not all) of the following: Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or related field plus 10 years of experience, or a special combination of education and experience and/or demonstrated accomplishments Thorough working knowledge of underground power transmission engineering discipline, plus an understanding of related disciplines to coordinate activities, analyze and resolve problems. Technical input, recommendations and decisions may impact the organization's effectiveness and customer relations. Proficiency in requirements of ICEA, AEIC, IEC and IEEE standards, as well as thermal, mechanical and electrical field calculations Ability to read and analyze engineering drawings Strong technical writing ability and solid communication skills. Requires ability to interface with customers and internally with Southwire personnel and leadership. Expertise in software packages including Cymcap, Comsol Multiphysics, SolidWorks, AutoCAD, Matlab, PSCAD, Pull Planner and Microsoft Office Suite Knowledge of power transmission cable industry and markets Strong working knowledge of cable materials, testing process, etc. Proficiency in visual basic and similar programming languages, primarily for use in coding spreadsheets and macros within Microsoft Excel We understand that even if you are a seasoned Sr Engineer, High Voltage Cable Design you may not have all the skills listed here. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Compensation: Based on Experience. One of the best in the industry Minimum Education: Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or related field Minimum Experience: 10 years of experience Type of position: Full-time Permanent position with benefits Location: Huntersville, NC Remote / Hybrid: No Relocation accepted: Yes, Partial

Created: 2024-10-19