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Senior Staff Engineer - MV/HV Cable Systems

Northbrook, IL, United States

We are seeking a Staff/Senior Staff Engineer to join our MV/HV cable service team. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in high-voltage power cable systems, particularly in testing, inspection and certificate services. This role involves developing new services and improving existing services, providing technical leadership internally and externally, representing UL in industrial and technical committees, guiding business development based on market trends and industrial needs, and ensuring the successful implementation and execution of complex high-voltage cable projects. This role reports to the Global Product Manager and will work closely with clients, sales, and engineering teams to drive the technical development and business growth in the Engineered Materials.

  1. Technical Expertise:
    • Stay current with industry trends, standards, and technological advancements.
    • Provide expert advice on MV/HV power cable systems, including testing, inspection and certification throughout the entire cable life cycle.
    • Technical insight of testing technologies for MV/HV cable systems, particularly field tests for commissioning and diagnostic tests, fault location, forensic analysis; and/or lab tests including qualification, production, and factory acceptance tests. 
    • Provide advice and technical solutions based on client’s requirements and circuit configurations; analyze and troubleshoot complex technical issues related to power cable systems.
  2. Project Support:
    • Conduct technical assessments and feasibility studies for high voltage cable projects.
    • Support project teams with technical expertise throughout the project lifecycle.
    • Assist in the development of project plans and ensure technical alignment with project goals
  3. Client Engagement:
    • Act as the primary technical contact for clients, addressing their needs and concerns effectively.
    • Conduct presentations and technical workshops for clients and stakeholders.
    • Provide recommendations and solutions that align with client objectives and project constraints.
  4. Team Collaboration:
    • Collaborate with sales, engineering, and other technical teams to ensure cohesive project execution.
    • Mentor and provide guidance to junior engineers and technical staff.
    • Facilitate knowledge sharing and best practices within the team.
    • Manage the product/service portfolio, promote product/service development globally 
  5. Innovation and Improvement:
    • Identify opportunities for process improvements and technological advancements.
    • Contribute to the development of new products/services, solutions, and methodologies.
    • Participate in research and development activities to drive innovation in TIC for MV/HV cable systems.
    • Share knowledge and best practices with team members to foster a culture of continuous improvement.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Systems, or a related field. Advanced degree (Master’s or Ph.D.) is a plus.
  • Minimum of 10 years of experience in the high voltage power cable industry, with focus on technical consulting, project leadership, and/or testing and inspection services.
  • In-depth knowledge of high voltage power cable systems, including design, installation, testing, and maintenance. Familiarity with relevant standards and regulations (e.g., AEIC/ICEA, IEC, IEEE, CIGRE, CENELEC, UL, etc.).
  • Wealth of knowledge and experiences in testing technologies or MV and HV cable systems, including lab tests (thermal aging, AC breakdown, impulse breakdown, etc.), diagnostic tests (tan delta, partial discharge, withstand, neutral corrosion, etc.), fault location, forensic analysis, etc.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, excellent communication and interpersonal abilities, and proven leadership capabilities.
  • Good reputation in the power cable industry, including in the standard organizations and industrial committees. 

What you'll experience working at UL:

  • Mission: For UL, corporate and social responsibility isn’t new.  Making the world a safer, more secure and sustainable place has been our business model for the last 125 years and is deeply engrained in everything we do.
  • People: Ask any UL employee what they love most about working here, and you’ll almost always hear, “the people.” Going beyond what is possible is the standard at UL.  We’re able to deliver the best because we employ the best.
  • Interesting work: Every day is different for us here as we eagerly anticipate the next innovation that our customers’ create. We’re inspired to take on the challenge that will transform how people live, work and play. And as a global company, in many roles,  you will get international experience working with colleagues around the world.
  • Grow & achieve: We learn, work and grow together with targeted development, reward and recognition programs as well as our very own UL University that offers extensive training programs for employees at all stages, including a technical training track for applicable roles.
  • Total Rewards: In the US, we provide lots of great benefits for our employees are their families. From Volunteer Days off to 401k match and retirement contribution benefits to flexible work location & schedule options we look to support our employees no matter what stage in life they are experiencing. 

The salary range for this position is $110,000-150,000 and is based upon years of experience that is commensurate with the level of the position. 

All employees at UL Solutions are eligible for annual bonus compensation.  The target for this position is 20% of the base salary offered. Employees are eligible for health benefits such as medical, dental and vision; wellness benefits such as mental & financial health; and retirement savings (401K) commensurate with the standard rewards offered in each individual location or country, for the relevant position level.   

We also provide employees with paid time off including vacation (15 days), holiday including floating holidays (12 days) and sick time off (72 hours).  

Internal applicants with questions related to the Total Rewards for this position should submit a ticket via askHR for more insights. 

The deadline to apply to this position is 5/7/25.

Learn More:

Curious? To learn more about us and the work we do, visit our company page www.UL.com

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A global leader in applied safety science, UL Solutions (NYSE: ULS) transforms safety, security and sustainability challenges into opportunities for customers in more than 110 countries. UL Solutions delivers testing, inspection and certification services, together with software products and advisory offerings, that support our customers’ product innovation and business growth. The UL Mark serves as a recognized symbol of trust in our customers’ products and reflects an unwavering commitment to advancing our safety mission. We help our customers innovate, launch new products and services, navigate global markets and complex supply chains, and grow sustainably and responsibly into the future. Our science is your advantage.

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Job Profile

Regions

North America

Countries

United States

Benefits/Perks

Annual bonus Annual Bonus Compensation Bonus compensation Extensive training Extensive training programs Health benefits Holidays Interesting work International experience Paid Time Off Recognition programs Retirement savings Reward and recognition programs Sick time Targeted development Training programs Vacation Wellness benefits

Tasks
  • Client Engagement
  • Conduct presentations
  • Conduct technical assessments
  • Develop new services
  • Engage with clients
  • Ensure project execution
  • Guide business development
  • Identify opportunities
  • Identify process improvements
  • Improve existing services
  • Mentor junior engineers
  • Provide technical leadership
  • Represent company in committees
  • Support project teams
Skills

Ac breakdown Analytical Best Practices Business Development Certification Certification Services Client Engagement Collaboration Commissioning Communication Continuous Improvement Diagnostic Tests Electrical Engineering Engineering Fault location Feasibility Studies Field tests Forensic analysis High-voltage power cable systems IEEE Impulse breakdown Inspection International Experience Interpersonal Lab tests Leadership Market trends Neutral corrosion Partial discharge Power systems Problem-solving Process Improvement Project Management Reports Research Research and development Sales Software Standards Sustainability Tan delta Team Collaboration Technical Consulting Technical Solutions Technical Training Testing Thermal aging Training

Experience

10 years

Education

Bachelor's degree Business Electrical Engineering Engineering Master's degree Ph.D. Related Field Sales

Timezones

America/Anchorage America/Chicago America/Denver America/Los_Angeles America/New_York Pacific/Honolulu UTC-10 UTC-5 UTC-6 UTC-7 UTC-8 UTC-9