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Prysmian Cables & Systems

World's largest maker of electrical cables

Electrical System Engineer - German Speaker

Power Systems EngineeringConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeMontereau, FranceNo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

  • Fluency in English and German is required.
  • A Master's degree in engineering is required; an Electrotechnics and/or Energy/Grid orientation is preferred.
  • Knowledge of electromagnetic, thermal, and mechanical design, calculation methods, and computing, including finite element modeling.
  • Ability to handle computations and solve problems.
  • Interpersonal skills in negotiation, problem solving, and knowledge sharing.
  • Ability to handle multiple tasks and sort priorities.
  • Ability to work with peers at the European level.
  • Flexibility and responsiveness when working on customer projects.

Responsibilities

  • Endorse underground cable system studies and project engineering across electrical, thermal, logistic, thermo-mechanical, installation, and testing areas, from tendering through commissioning and after-sales maintenance.
  • Complete cable system designs that comply with customer requirements, accounting for project-specific constraints while promoting reliability and competitiveness.
  • Issue technical deliverables to customers and provide inputs and specifications for internal and external stakeholders, including subcontractors.
  • Prepare and issue technical offers, including bills of materials for HVAC cable links and detailed costings of products and services.
  • Issue contractual deliverables within negotiated time frames after projects are awarded.
  • Lead meetings with customer representatives to ensure compliance with requirements and customer satisfaction.
  • Prepare technical specifications for internal entities and subcontractors.
  • Manage the design of specific installation components.
  • Deliver technical presentations to customers.
  • Consider environmental impacts and safety risks when designing high-voltage systems.
  • Balance cost benefits with customer technical requirements, including quality, health, safety, and environmental aspects.
  • Carry out thermal, electromagnetic, and mechanical calculations and studies.
  • Review current calculation procedures and computing methods and implement suitable practices that comply with technical quality standards and procedures.
  • Support the high-voltage sales department with technical clarifications requested by customers.

Desired Qualifications

  • First engineering role in Energy/Grid activities.
  • Knowledge of MathCad.
  • Knowledge of CAD modeling.

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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