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UL Solutions · 9 hours ago

Staff Engineer - Wire & Cable

Greater Chicago Area

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$110K/yr - $120K/yr

5+ years exp

UL Solutions is a global leader in applied safety science, and they are seeking a Staff Engineer focused on Medium-Voltage and High-Voltage cable systems. The role involves managing MV/HV cable testing projects, ensuring safety, and building technical solutions while fostering customer relationships.

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Responsibilities

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 build technical solutions and pricing as per the customer’s request for proposal (RFP)

Subcontractor inquiry, materials/equipment/personnel planning to meet job and project requirements

Perform sample testing and measurements at UL’s laboratories

Visit subcontractor labs for test witness, auditing and product inspection

Perform data analysis on the obtained testing data. 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 in MV/HV cable qualification, quality assurance, and other lab testing programs

Provide technical input and advice to management

Develop close working relationships with customers while increasing Customer Satisfaction

Occasionally perform commissioning or diagnostic testing for MV/HV cable systems on site, domestically and globally

Performs other duties as directed

Willing to travel over 30% to customer’s facilities and job site, including global travels

Qualification

MV/HV cable systemsHigh voltage testingIndustrial standards knowledgeElectrical engineering degreeMS Office proficiencySafety commitmentEffective communicationProject management

Required

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering

5+ years of experiences of working with/for MV/HV or high-power laboratories, MV/HV cable manufacturers, power utilities involving MV/HV cable systems, or relevant fields

Strong knowledge and experiences in related industrial and international standards for MV/HV cable systems, including but not limited to ICEA/AEIC, IEEE, IEC, and CIGRE standards

Knowledge in high voltage testing technologies on power cables including high voltage withstand test, impulse test, load cycle test, dielectric loss test, partial discharge measurement, etc

Familiarity with high voltage safety requirements in laboratories and manufacturer plants. 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

Pass the required background check