Prysmian is the world leader in the energy and telecom cable systems industry. Each year, the company manufactures thousands of miles of underground and submarine cables and systems for power ...
Prysmian is the world leader in the energy and telecom cable systems industry. Each year, the company manufactures thousands of miles of underground and submarine cables and systems for power ...
Aerial Telecommunication Lineman
Lexington, KY · On-site
$18.75 - $25.25/hr
Connects wires and cables to terminals and attaches/detaches various kinds of hardware to wires, cables, buildings, or poles * Performs aerial tasks such as new cable installs, pole transfers, strand ...
Aerial Telecommunication Lineman
Lexington, KY · On-site
$18.75 - $25.25/hr
Connects wires and cables to terminals and attaches/detaches various kinds of hardware to wires, cables, buildings, or poles * Performs aerial tasks such as new cable installs, pole transfers, strand ...
Low Voltage Technician - Lexington
Lexington, KY · On-site
$20.50 - $28/hr
Amteck Technologies specializes in the design, installation, testing, certification and support of structured cabling systems. This also includes systems installation and certification of fire alarms ...
Low Voltage Technician - Lexington
Lexington, KY · On-site
$20.50 - $28/hr
Amteck Technologies specializes in the design, installation, testing, certification and support of structured cabling systems. This also includes systems installation and certification of fire alarms ...
Low Voltage Technician - Lexington
$20.50 - $28/hr
Amteck Technologies specializes in the design, installation, testing, certification and support of structured cabling systems. This also includes systems installation and certification of fire alarms ...
Low Voltage Technician - Lexington
$20.50 - $28/hr
Amteck Technologies specializes in the design, installation, testing, certification and support of structured cabling systems. This also includes systems installation and certification of fire alarms ...
Drop Bury Technician / Underground Utility Technician
Louisville, KY · On-site
$39K - $92K/yr
Broadband Infrastructure | Cable Construction | Fiber & Utility Support Location: Louisville, KY and surrounding service areas Position Type: Full-Time Schedule: Full-Time Opportunity | 40+ Hours ...
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Drop Bury Technician / Underground Utility Technician
Louisville, KY · On-site
$39K - $92K/yr
Broadband Infrastructure | Cable Construction | Fiber & Utility Support Location: Louisville, KY and surrounding service areas Position Type: Full-Time Schedule: Full-Time Opportunity | 40+ Hours ...
Outside Plant Technician
Fort Knox, KY · On-site
$31.79/hr
Receive, process, coordinate, and execute cable locate requests for all proposed excavation areas to identify buried or underground government telecommunications cables. * Conduct physical site ...
Outside Plant Technician
Fort Knox, KY · On-site
$31.79/hr
Receive, process, coordinate, and execute cable locate requests for all proposed excavation areas to identify buried or underground government telecommunications cables. * Conduct physical site ...
-Low Voltage Technician (Access Control, Security Systems)
$24.25 - $33.50/hr
Amteck Technologies specializes in the design, installation, testing, certification and support of structured cabling systems. This also includes systems installation and certification of fire alarms ...
-Low Voltage Technician (Access Control, Security Systems)
$24.25 - $33.50/hr
Amteck Technologies specializes in the design, installation, testing, certification and support of structured cabling systems. This also includes systems installation and certification of fire alarms ...
Outside Plant Technician with Security Clearance
Fort Knox, KY · On-site
$31.79/hr
Receive, process, coordinate, and execute cable locate requests for all proposed excavation areas to identify buried or underground government telecommunications cables. * Conduct physical site ...
Outside Plant Technician with Security Clearance
Fort Knox, KY · On-site
$31.79/hr
Receive, process, coordinate, and execute cable locate requests for all proposed excavation areas to identify buried or underground government telecommunications cables. * Conduct physical site ...
- Low Voltage Technician (Access Control, Security Systems)
Lexington, KY · On-site
$24.25 - $33.50/hr
Amteck Technologies specializes in the design, installation, testing, certification and support of structured cabling systems. This also includes systems installation and certification of fire alarms ...
- Low Voltage Technician (Access Control, Security Systems)
Lexington, KY · On-site
$24.25 - $33.50/hr
Amteck Technologies specializes in the design, installation, testing, certification and support of structured cabling systems. This also includes systems installation and certification of fire alarms ...
Ability to determine equipment needs, cable route, cable direction, safety best practices, and perform splicing functions within a live customer facilit * Independently and safely performs mid-sheath ...
Ability to determine equipment needs, cable route, cable direction, safety best practices, and perform splicing functions within a live customer facilit * Independently and safely performs mid-sheath ...
Temporary - Construction Technician Assistant - Wickliffe, KY
Wickliffe, KY · On-site
$32K - $33K/yr
Ability to place cable in the ground, unreeling, pulling and stringing wire and cable from pole to pole by perceiving differences in wire and cable colors to place fiber cable from Central Office ...
Temporary - Construction Technician Assistant - Wickliffe, KY
Wickliffe, KY · On-site
$32K - $33K/yr
Ability to place cable in the ground, unreeling, pulling and stringing wire and cable from pole to pole by perceiving differences in wire and cable colors to place fiber cable from Central Office ...
Electrical Engineer
Highland Heights, KY · On-site
Prysmian is the world leader in the energy and telecom cable systems industry. Each year, the company manufactures thousands of miles of underground and submarine cables and systems for power ...
Electrical Engineer
Highland Heights, KY · On-site
Prysmian is the world leader in the energy and telecom cable systems industry. Each year, the company manufactures thousands of miles of underground and submarine cables and systems for power ...
Prysmian is the world leader in the energy and telecom cable systems industry. Each year, the company manufactures thousands of miles of underground and submarine cables and systems for power ...
Prysmian is the world leader in the energy and telecom cable systems industry. Each year, the company manufactures thousands of miles of underground and submarine cables and systems for power ...
Level II Tech, Splicing
Lexington, KY · On-site
Ability to determine equipment needs, cable route, cable direction, safety best practices, and perform splicing functions within a live customer facilit * Independently and safely performs mid-sheath ...
Level II Tech, Splicing
Lexington, KY · On-site
Ability to determine equipment needs, cable route, cable direction, safety best practices, and perform splicing functions within a live customer facilit * Independently and safely performs mid-sheath ...
Level II Tech, Splicing
Lexington, KY · On-site
Ability to determine equipment needs, cable route, cable direction, safety best practices, and perform splicing functions within a live customer facilit * Independently and safely performs mid-sheath ...
Level II Tech, Splicing
Lexington, KY · On-site
Ability to determine equipment needs, cable route, cable direction, safety best practices, and perform splicing functions within a live customer facilit * Independently and safely performs mid-sheath ...
Traveling Line crew
Louisville, KY · On-site
Job Responsibilities (Including, but not limited to): • Repairs and maintains major cable systems and structures such as broken lashing, replacing or re-sagging cable strand, pole transfers, down ...
Traveling Line crew
Louisville, KY · On-site
Job Responsibilities (Including, but not limited to): • Repairs and maintains major cable systems and structures such as broken lashing, replacing or re-sagging cable strand, pole transfers, down ...
Traveling Line crew
Louisville, KY · On-site
Job Responsibilities (Including, but not limited to): · Repairs and maintains major cable systems and structures such as broken lashing, replacing or re-sagging cable strand, pole transfers, down ...
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Traveling Line crew
Louisville, KY · On-site
Job Responsibilities (Including, but not limited to): · Repairs and maintains major cable systems and structures such as broken lashing, replacing or re-sagging cable strand, pole transfers, down ...
Materials Handler (EG)
Hawesville, KY · On-site
$30.07/hr
Southwire and its subsidiaries manufacture building wire and cable, utility products, metal-clad cable, portable and electronic cord products, OEM wire products and engineered products. In addition ...
Materials Handler (EG)
Hawesville, KY · On-site
$30.07/hr
Southwire and its subsidiaries manufacture building wire and cable, utility products, metal-clad cable, portable and electronic cord products, OEM wire products and engineered products. In addition ...
Traveling Line crew
Burlington, KY · On-site
Job Responsibilities (Including, but not limited to): · Repairs and maintains major cable systems and structures such as broken lashing, replacing or re-sagging cable strand, pole transfers, down ...
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Traveling Line crew
Burlington, KY · On-site
Job Responsibilities (Including, but not limited to): · Repairs and maintains major cable systems and structures such as broken lashing, replacing or re-sagging cable strand, pole transfers, down ...
Prysmian is the world leader in the energy and telecom cable systems industry. Each year Prysmian manufacturers thousands of miles of underground and submarine cables and systems for power ...
Prysmian is the world leader in the energy and telecom cable systems industry. Each year Prysmian manufacturers thousands of miles of underground and submarine cables and systems for power ...
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Job description
Prysmian is the world leader in the energy and telecom cable systems industry. Each year, the company manufactures thousands of miles of underground and submarine cables and systems for power transmission and distribution, as well as medium low voltage cables for the construction and infrastructure sectors. We also produce a comprehensive range of optical fibers, copper cables and connectivity for voice, video and data transmission for the telecommunication sector.
We are 30,000 employees, across 50+ countries. Everyone at Prysmian has the potential to make their mark; because whatever you do, wherever you are based, you will be part of a company that is helping transform the world around us.
Make Your Mark at Prysmian Group - Join Us
Overview:
The Project Engineer will use experience and engineering principles to provide expertise in high voltage cable system installation, applications, performance characteristics, and testing for solid dielectric underground cable and cable accessories.
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Work closely with customers and sales force to define cable installation requirements.
- Solve problems and develop expertise in technical areas relating to the design, development, and applications of HV/EHV products and systems.
- Review customer specifications and prepare specialized technical data required to cost and price the products necessary to meet customer requirements.
- Select appropriate products to formulate and design a high quality HV/EHV cable system installation.
- Identify customer/product technical needs and requirements relative to system design and performance.
- Prepare technical documentation.
- Provide technical support to sales force, manufacturing team, project team and business team.
- Provide field service at customer locations related to product quality, application, and installation requirements.
- Participate in technical and industry trade organizations to increase knowledge of underground transmission cable systems, improve customer contacts and relationship, and enhance company image within the industry.
- Maintain knowledge of national and international standards and guidelines applicable to the installation and testing of high-voltage cables and follows trends affecting these standards.
- Participate and maintain constructions licenses across different states in the US.
Skills and Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or related discipline
- 3-5 years of relevant post education experience in Engineering of power cables or other equipment installed in utility systems
- AutoCAD experience or similar design/drafting software knowledge
- Effective interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with others, expressing ideas effectively and professionally to an engineering and non-engineering audience
- Experience working in highly skilled team and maintaining good working relationships with internal groups that support projects
- Ability to work schedules conductive to project-specific requirements that may extend beyond the typical workweek
- P.E. Registration and NCEES certified is highly preferred
Prysmian, as an Equal Opportunity Employer, aims to attract and recruit individuals with diverse backgrounds, skills, and abilities. We strongly believe that diversity brings significant value at all levels of the organization, increasing the possibility of capturing market opportunities and maximizing value for our customers and stakeholders. With Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DE&I) as part of our Social Ambition 2030 and a strategic pillar of our Company culture, Prysmian is committed to the development of an organization that prioritizes talent, where people feel respected, included, and free to fully express their potential just as they are.
All Managers and HRs in Prysmian are responsible for ensuring DE&I policies are respected during the recruiting process, as well as recognizing and mitigating unconscious biases that must not influence our selection processes. All persons will be considered for employment without regard to their race, ethnicity, religion, nationality, origin, citizenship status, socio-economic status, age, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, military service or veteran status, pregnancy, parental leave, medical conditions, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. Prysmian will endeavor to make a reasonable accommodation for any disclosed physical or neurological condition or disability of a qualified applicant unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business.
Visit our DE&I Page to learn more about Prysmian's commitments.
Your application data will be treated according to our Data Protection Policy. If you believe you require assistance to complete this form or to participate in an interview, please contact us at talent.mobility@prysmiangroup.com.
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