Staff Engineer - MV Cable Systems

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, Physics, Materials Science or a technical related discipline is required.
• Experiences in related industrial and international standards in MV cable systems, including but not limited to ICEA/AEIC, IEEE, IEC, and CIGRE standards. 
• 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, or relevant fields.
• Strong knowledge of electrical asset design, dielectric aging and diagnostics, particularly on MV power cable systems.
• Knowledge in high voltage testing technologies on electrical assets including VLF, Tan Delta, high voltage withstand test, impulse test, load cycle test, dielectric loss test, partial discharge measurement, etc.
• Familiarity with electrical power transmission and distribution field operations.
• Familiarity with high voltage safety requirements and regulations on job sites and in lab. Commitment to safe operations and zero incident workplace.
• Able to communicate effectively orally and in writing 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 you'll experience working at UL:

• Mission: For UL, corporate and social responsibility isn’t new.  Making the world a safer, more secure and sustainable place has been our business model for the last 125 years and is deeply engrained in everything we do.
• People: Ask any UL employee what they love most about working here, and you’ll almost always hear, “the people.” Going beyond what is possible is the standard at UL.  We’re able to deliver the best because we employ the best.
• Interesting work: Every day is different for us here as we eagerly anticipate the next innovation that our customers’ create. We’re inspired to take on the challenge that will transform how people live, work and play. And as a global company, in many roles,  you will get international experience working with colleagues