Electrical Engineer - MV Cable Systems

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We are looking for a staff engineer in our Medium Voltage cable system business, primarily with respect to field commissioning tests, diagnosis of MV cable systems, auditing and laboratory witness testing. The engineer will prepare technical bids and manage field / lab testing projects upon booking to support the business’ development and growth.

This is a remote role with travel primary in New Jersey.

• Enhance and advance a zero-incident safety culture and behavior.
• Manage project schedules to ensure all the projects are properly processed including quotation, execution, reporting and invoicing.
• Evaluate and develop technical solutions and pricing per the customer’s request for proposal (RFP).
• Manage subcontractor interactions – quoting, materials, equipment / rentals, personnel, etc. to meet job and project requirements.
• As required, visit subcontractor labs for witness testing, auditing and product inspection.
• As required, perform product testing and measurements at UL’s laboratories.
• As part of project execution, perform inventories of test equipment and consumables, review personnel availability, etc. to meet project requirements.
• As required, witness product testing and measurements at customer’s site.
• Perform data analysis on diagnostic testing performed by the UL field crews or obtained from the clients.
• Prepare technical reports and present their results with recommended actions on the tested electrical assets to customers.
• Perform data analysis on data obtained from product testing. Prepare technical reports and present their results to customers.
• Maintain daily work records with accuracy and integrity.
• Train and guide the other engineers to build competency (safety and technical) in the MV cable programs - MV cable qualification, lab and field-testing programs.
• Provide technical input and recommendations to management regarding MV business development opportunities, program expansion and potential capital expenditures.
• Develop close working relationships with customers while increasing customer satisfaction.
• As required, attend Industry conferences to represent UL and interact with Utilities, Specifiers and MV Cable / Equipment suppliers to Utilities.
• Performs other duties as directed.
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or similar required.
• Experiences in areas such as Power Utilities, asset management for MV equipment, field-testing technologies for MV apparatus, MV or high-power laboratories, MV cable manufacturers, installers, or operators preferred.
• Able to communicate effectively with all internal and external customers and make formal presentations to people at all levels, both within and outside the company.
• Knowledge of basic computer software in the MS Office suite.
• Able to handle multiple assignments concurrently without direct supervision.
• Valid driver’s license and acceptable DMV record with a willingness to accept extended travel assignments.
• Willing to travel over 75% to customer facilities and job site, including global travel
  
  

What We Offer

• Total Rewards: We understand compensation is an important factor as you consider the next step in your career. The estimated salary range for this position is $70,000-85,000 and is based on multiple factors, including job-related knowledge/skills, experience, geographical location, as well as other factors. This position is eligible for annual bonus compensation with a target payout of 20% of the base salary. This position also provides health benefits such as medical, dental and vision; wellness benefits such as mental and financial health; and retirement savings (401K) commensurate with the standard rewards offered in each individual location or country. We also provide full-time employees with paid time off including vacation (15 days), holiday including floating holidays (12 days) and sick time off (72 hours).
  
  

The deadline to apply to this position is 7/30/25.

Learn More

Curious? To learn more about us and the work we do, visit our company page www.UL.com

A global leader in applied safety science, UL Solutions (NYSE: ULS) transforms safety, security and sustainability challenges into opportunities for customers in more than 110 countries. UL Solutions delivers testing, inspection and certification services, together with software products and advisory offerings, that support our customers’ product innovation and business growth. The UL Mark serves as a recognized symbol of trust in our customers’ products and reflects an unwavering commitment to advancing our safety mission. We help our customers innovate, launch new products and services, navigate global markets and complex supply chains, and grow sustainably and responsibly into the future. Our science is your advantage.

UL LLC Has Been And Will Continue To Be An Equal Opportunity Employer. To Assure Full Implementation Of This Equal Employment Policy, We Will Take Steps To Assure That

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