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Prysmian Cables & Systems

World's largest maker of electrical cables

Field Engineering Technician

Power Systems EngineeringPosted on Nov 10
Full-timeRemote in USA

About the Job

Requirements

  • Have a high school diploma or equivalent and strong math and technical aptitude.
  • Be enrolled in, or willing to continue, a structured engineering or engineering-technology education pathway while developing practical field experience; a four-year engineering degree is not required at hire.
  • Have strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and computer skills.
  • Be able to read technical drawings and travel to project sites across the U.S. and Canada as required.

Responsibilities

  • Support pulling plans and field calculations, including pulling tension, sidewall pressure, bend radius, roller and sheave selection, cable routing, and installation risk assessment.
  • Develop working knowledge of high-voltage cable construction, ampacity and thermal performance, bonding and grounding, sheath systems, accessories, testing, and commissioning.
  • Work with construction teams to evaluate ducts, trenches, thermal backfill, installation equipment, rigging, reel handling, and changing field conditions.
  • Assist with drawings, calculations, requests for information, method statements, inspection and test plans, technical reports, field records, deviations, and as-built documentation.
  • Participate in field problem solving and structured technical coursework in circuits, electromagnetics, power systems, high-voltage cable systems, installation engineering, underground construction, and project engineering.

Desired Qualifications

  • Coursework in algebra, trigonometry, calculus, physics, electricity, engineering, or engineering technology is strongly preferred.

About the Company

Prysmian Cables & Systems

World's largest maker of electrical cables

Prysmian Cables & Systems is the world’s largest cable manufacturer by revenue, producing a wide range of electrical and communications cables and systems. Its products include high- and medium-voltage power cables, telecom cables, and fiber-optic solutions. These cables are built from conductors (like copper or aluminum), insulation, shields, and protective jackets, and are installed in infrastructure for power transmission, distribution, and data networks. Prysmian’s fiber and cable offerings enable reliable data transfer and energy delivery across buildings, cities, and grids. The company differentiates itself through its global scale, a history of strategic acquisitions (notably Draka in 2011 and General Cable in 2017) that expanded its footprint and product breadth, and a strong focus on cash flow to fund growth. Its goal is to maintain leadership in the cable industry by providing comprehensive, integrated cabling solutions for energy and communications infrastructure worldwide.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Milan, Italy
Founded
1872

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