What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Engineer, High Voltage Cable Design position at Vital Force Solutions?
Job Description
Job Description
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.
Description of Duties and Responsibilities
- 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 Southwire 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 Southwire’s Culture of ZERO.
Qualifications and Experience Requirements
Competencies
Nimble Learning
Customer Focus
Plans and Aligns
Collaborates
Balances Stakeholders
Action Oriented
