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Prysmian Group

Cable Design Engineer

Willimantic, CT · On-site

Each year, the company manufactures thousands of miles of underground and submarine cables and ... Reporting to the Design Engineering Manager, this role is at the intersection of engineering ...

PrysmianGroup

Cable Design Engineer

Willimantic, CT · On-site

Each year, the company manufactures thousands of miles of underground and submarine cables and ... Reporting to the Design Engineering Manager, this role is at the intersection of engineering ...

US0767 PRYSMIAN CABLES AND SYSTEMS USA LLC

Each year, the company manufactures thousands of miles of underground and submarine cables and ... Reporting to the Design Engineering Manager, this role is at the intersection of engineering ...

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As of Jul 5, 2026, the average yearly pay for temporary submarine cable engineer in the United States is $86,669.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $62,000.00 and $86,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Temporary Submarine Cable Engineer vs Submarine Cable Technician?

AspectTemporary Submarine Cable EngineerSubmarine Cable Technician
CredentialsEngineering degree, certifications in cable installation and safetyTechnical certifications, hands-on training in cable handling
Work EnvironmentProject sites, offshore vessels, engineering officesField sites, offshore vessels, maintenance facilities
Industry UsageDesign, planning, and overseeing cable installation projectsInstallation, maintenance, troubleshooting of submarine cables

Temporary Submarine Cable Engineers focus on project management, design, and overseeing cable installation, often working in engineering roles. Submarine Cable Technicians perform hands-on installation, maintenance, and repair tasks. Both roles require technical certifications and work in offshore environments, but engineers typically handle planning and supervision, while technicians focus on operational tasks.

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Infographic showing various Temporary Submarine Cable Engineer job openings in the United States as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 76% Full Time, 4% Part Time, and 20% Contract. Highlights an 99% Physical, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $86,669 per year, or $41.7 per hour.
Underground Submarine & Cables Project Manager (Detroit)

Underground Submarine & Cables Project Manager (Detroit)

Burns & McDonnell

Detroit, MI

Full-time

Posted 21 days ago

Burns & McDonnell rating

8.6

Company rating: 8.6 out of 10

Based on 49 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

4th of 79 rated construction

Job description

Our Transmission & Distribution global practice is seeking a Project Manager to join our growing Underground and Submarine Cable business in our Detroit office. The Project Manager will manage, direct, and coordinate all aspects of underground distribution and or transmission work. Project Managers are expected to proactively grow client relationships into repeat business and expand service offerings. They will be responsible for the profit and loss of individual projects, the successful completion of projects within specified dates, and the establishment and maintenance of a professional and satisfactory relationship with the client, subcontractors, regulatory agencies, and other project stakeholders. Additionally, the Project Manager will assist with pursuing new clients and maintaining existing clients through direct marketing responsibilities.

Primary responsibilities of the Project Manager will include:

  • Prepare proposals, assist in presentations, and participate in contract negotiations.
  • Provide overall management of projects from concept to completion, including routing/siting, environmental, permitting, planning, estimating, engineering, right-of-way acquisition, project controls, procurement, construction administration, and closeout.
  • Leverage existing client relationships, create new client relationships, and focus on repeat work within each client account.
  • Develop and monitor project schedules, manage scope, and control project costs.
  • Assist with internal project financials, staffing, legal coordination, risk management, change management, and human resource issues.
  • Serve as the primary point of contact with clients regarding efforts such as client coordination, strategic planning, master scope management, budget finances, subcontracting, project staffing, environmental compliance, facility support, and schedule attainment.
  • Manage all aspects of project communication
  • Develop and implement project policies and procedures, establish project controls systems, and implement the project execution plan.
  • Work closely with the Project Team to ensure deliverables and services are being provided to the client's satisfaction and that projects are following internal QA/QC guidelines.
  • Report regularly on progress, cost, and schedule metrics, procurement issues, safety or environmental concerns, design questions, potential impacts, and any issues requiring support.
  • Travel to clients and project locations is expected periodically.
  • All other duties as assigned.
  • Bachelor's Degree in engineering, construction management, or related degree from an accredited program, and 7 years of applicable experience required.
  • Prior experience on construction project sites or executing program management in the industries of aviation, commercial, energy, government, manufacturing, oil & gas, process, transmission & distribution, or water is preferred.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, and attention to detail.
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, demanding work environment, ability to work overtime on short notice.
  • Excellent computer skills and proficiency in using Microsoft Office
  • Ability to work collaboratively with others (owners, contractors, engineers, designers) in a multi-disciplined project team environment to resolve design or drawing issues as appropriate and to accomplish objectives.
  • Strong experience with document control, scheduling, cost control, and project management software.

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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.

Industry

Civil engineering construction

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Kansas City, MO, US

Year founded

1898

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