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Prysmian Group

Controls Engineer - Wire and Cable

Taunton, MA · On-site

$85K - $110K/yr

Each year, the company manufactures thousands of miles of underground and submarine cables and ... Prepare reports and provide feedback to management as required improving operations and machining ...

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Prysmian

Controls Engineer - Wire and Cable

Taunton, MA · On-site

$85K - $110K/yr

Each year, the company manufactures thousands of miles of underground and submarine cables and ... Prepare reports and provide feedback to management as required improving operations and machining ...

Prysmian

Controls Engineer - Wire and Cable

Taunton, MA · On-site

$86K - $130K/yr

Each year, the company manufactures thousands of miles of underground and submarine cables and ... Prepare reports and provide feedback to management as required improving operations and machining ...

Frontier

Cable Splicer

Goleta, CA

$24.74 - $46.70/hr

CWA 9575 - CBA 004 Hiring Manager: Jose Canas # of Openings: 2 Posting Dates: 4/17/26- 5/1/26 Wage ... buried, submarine, building, multiple conductor cable, coaxial cable, and other wire. Covers ...

Frontier

Cable Splicer

Huntington Beach, CA · On-site

$24.74 - $46.70/hr

CWA 9510 - CBA 004 Hiring Manager: Gary Glenn # of Openings: 1 Posting Dates: NO INTERNAL POSTING ... buried, submarine, building, multiple conductor cable, coaxial cable, and other wire. Covers ...

Frontier

Cable Splicer

Torrance, CA

$24.74 - $46.70/hr

CWA 9400 - CBA 004 Hiring Manager: Oscar Mendoza # of Openings: 1 Posting Dates: NO INTERNAL ... buried, submarine, building, multiple conductor cable, coaxial cable, and other wire. Covers ...

KDDI America

Network Support Technician

Torrance, CA · On-site

$21.64/hr

... Operation Center for any network, datacenter, international transmission, submarine cable, backbone ... as managed service solutions across all industries. Our ability to customize solutions in a major ...

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How much do operation manager submarine cable jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 14, 2026, the average yearly pay for operation manager submarine cable in the United States is $63,456.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $41,000.00 and $77,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does an operation manager submarine cable do?

An Operation Manager for Submarine Cable oversees the operation and maintenance of undersea communication cables that transmit data across continents. Their responsibilities include ensuring the reliability and performance of the cable network, coordinating repairs and upgrades, managing technical teams, and liaising with stakeholders such as telecom companies and regulatory authorities. They also develop procedures for fault response, monitor system health, and ensure compliance with safety and environmental regulations. This role requires a blend of technical expertise, project management skills, and knowledge of the telecommunications industry.

What are the primary challenges faced by an operation manager submarine cable, and how can they be addressed?

Operation Managers in the submarine cable industry often encounter challenges such as coordinating complex maintenance activities across international waters, ensuring rapid response to cable faults, and adhering to strict regulatory and environmental standards. Successful managers typically address these challenges by fostering close collaboration with technical teams, logistics partners, and regulatory authorities. Staying updated on technological advancements and establishing clear communication protocols also help minimize downtime and streamline operations.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an operation manager submarine cable, and why are they important?

To thrive as an Operation Manager Submarine Cable, you need strong project management, technical expertise in telecommunications, and a relevant degree such as electrical engineering or a related field. Familiarity with cable management systems, network monitoring tools, and certifications like PMP or ITIL are highly beneficial. Leadership, problem-solving, and effective communication are crucial soft skills for coordinating teams and handling high-pressure situations. These competencies ensure the reliable operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of critical undersea cable infrastructure supporting global communications.

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Infographic showing various Operation Manager Submarine Cable job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 90% Full Time, 4% Part Time, 1% Temporary, 4% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 88% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 10% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $63,456 per year, or $30.5 per hour.

Project Engineer - Underground & Submarine Cables (Kansas City)

Kansas City, MO • On-site

Burns & McDonnell
Civil Engineering Construction • 10K+ employees
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Job description

Our Transmission & Distribution global practice is looking for a Project Engineer in our Kansas City, MO office to serve as an engineer on engineering/EPC projects. The Project Engineer will be responsible for successful project execution from the proposal state through project closeout. Major responsibilities for the Project Engineer will include: 

  • Overall Focus/Leadership

  • Provide technical leadership, direction, and support to design team
  • Provide team level accountability for the implementation and tracking of design quality control processes and procedures utilizing all applicable QC forms and checklists.

  • Proactive coordination and communication of project requirements and schedule needs across disciplines.

  • Identify, develop, and communicate processes and tools to increase efficiency across the team and department

  • Ensure that client requirements and expectations, industry standards, and Burns & McDonnell standards are maintained

  • Communicate with the project manager regularly regarding project status and identification of challenges or concerns relating to project designs, the client, or the team

  • Identify development needs of team and mentor, coach, and develop team members (engineers, designers, drafters, admin, etc.)
  • Communicate staffing needs and employee performance to department managers
  • Create, improve, facilitate and teach training courses to the team and department

  • Project Development

  • Develop engineering scope, labor hour estimates, schedules and staffing plans
  • Develop project design criteria
  • Identify and communicate technical risks to the project

  • Project Execution

  • Ensure adherence to project plan. Proactively communicate changes to project plan with the team.
  • Maintain responsibility for interdisciplinary design coordination
  • Oversee production work required to meet deliverable milestones
  • Coordinate design change notifications with project manager
  • Provide technical leadership over construction engineering support
  • Manage vendor drawing reviews and fabrication progress
  • Monitor workload and facilitate project assignments across team
  • Communicating high risk or urgent technical issues with the client

  • Communicate and schedule necessary project resource needs

  • Perform QC reviews, as required

  • Ensure that all document sealing requirements for the project are met

  • Assist in preparation of project status reports

  • Client Engagement

  • Serve as primary technical point of contact for the client
  • Communicate all client engineering standards to the project team, including client revisions, expectations, and interpretations
  • Build relationships with key personnel at the client organization

Minimum Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Civil, or Mechanical engineering from an accredited program

  • Must have a minimum of five years of experience in project (engineer/construction) development and execution.

  • Experience working on underground electrical infrastructure projects

  • Professional Engineering (PE/P.Eng) registration. 

  • Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills and strong analytical and problem-solving skills. 

  • Must be capable of applying intensive and diversified knowledge of principles and practices to broad areas of assignments. 

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience with project management including:

  • Experience estimating projects

  • Experience with Critical Path Method or Resource Loaded Schedules (Microsoft Project, Primavera P6)

  • Experience with contracts and specification development.

  • Previous consulting experience.

  • Previous utility company experience.

  • Previous construction or EPC experience.

  • Previous submarine cable design and/or installation

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Burns & McDonnell assists clients of all sizes and industries by providing extensive physical services ranging from assessments, integrated security solutions, and large security architecture designs. Services we typically provide include security and safety system design, threat, risk, and vulnerability assessments, security surveys, security master planning, compliance to federal security programs, independent validation and verification of integrated security system operations, management of installation and maintenance, and staff augmentation to develop and implement facility management and protection processes.

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Civil engineering construction

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Kansas City, MO, US

Year founded

1898

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