HV Field Project Engineer

Southwire Company, LLC is a leader in technology and innovation, and they are seeking a Field Project Engineer to design and install high voltage underground cable systems. The role involves overseeing on-site installation, designing complete cable system solutions, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations while promoting customer satisfaction.

Responsibilities:

• Act as lead engineer for on-site field projects to provide oversight for installation of accessories, grounding schemes and various components inside manholes and on termination structures. This includes working with field teams on-site to facilitate engineered solutions and ensure all components are installed in accordance with cable system design as well as customer requirements
• Design complete cable system solutions, including the cable, 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
• Participate in 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
• Under the guidance of the Engineering Manager, act as technical lead on design aspects of HV project execution working in collaboration with Southwire’s Field Services and Manufacturing teams
• Represent the High Voltage 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
• Promote safety in the workplace and all project sites following Southwire’s Culture of ZERO
• Familiarity with requirements of ICEA, AEIC, IEC and IEEE standards, as well as thermal, mechanical and electrical field calculations is desirable
• Familiarity with software packages including CYMCAP, SolidWorks Pro, AutoCAD, Matlab and Microsoft Office Suite
• Ability to read and analyze engineering drawings. Strong technical writing ability and solid communication skills. Requires the ability to interface effectively both internally and with customers
• Mentor junior field engineers, sharing best practices, troubleshooting techniques, and industry knowledge to foster professional development and enhance team performance
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations and industry standards in all field service operations, conducting regular training and audits to maintain the highest level of operational safety and effectiveness
• Perform other duties as assigned
• Comply with all policies and standards

Requirements:

• Minimum Education Level: Bachelor's
• Specialized Degree: Electrical/Mechanical Engineering
• Years of Experience: 5+
• Field of Expertise: Field operations, HV cable systems preferred
• Act as lead engineer for on-site field projects to provide oversight for installation of accessories, grounding schemes and various components inside manholes and on termination structures
• Design complete cable system solutions, including the cable, accessories, link boxes, fiber optic components, grounding details and bonding schemes for voltage classes 69kV up to 500kV
• Participate in 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
• Under the guidance of the Engineering Manager, act as technical lead on design aspects of HV project execution working in collaboration with Southwire's Field Services and Manufacturing teams
• Represent the High Voltage 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
• Promote safety in the workplace and all project sites following Southwire's Culture of ZERO
• Ability to read and analyze engineering drawings
• Strong technical writing ability and solid communication skills
• Requires the ability to interface effectively both internally and with customers
• Mentor junior field engineers, sharing best practices, troubleshooting techniques, and industry knowledge to foster professional development and enhance team performance
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations and industry standards in all field service operations, conducting regular training and audits to maintain the highest level of operational safety and effectiveness
• Perform other duties as assigned
• Comply with all policies and standards
• Familiarity with requirements of ICEA, AEIC, IEC and IEEE standards, as well as thermal, mechanical and electrical field calculations is desirable
• Familiarity with software packages including CYMCAP, SolidWorks Pro, AutoCAD, Matlab and Microsoft Office Suite