Staff Engineer - Wire & Cable

JOB DESCRIPTION
We are looking for a Staff Engineer who focuses on Medium-Voltage and High-Voltage (MV/HV) cable systems, particularly laboratory tests, including qualification, pre-qualification, quality assurance, factory acceptance test, etc. The staff engineer will support and manage MV/HV cable testing projects globally to support the team's business development and growth.
This is a remote role from anywhere in the US or Canada. If the candidate lives within commutable distance to a UL location, this role will be hybrid, requiring 3 days per week in the office.
RESPONSIBILITIES

• Enhance and advance a zero-incident safety culture and behavior.
• Manage project schedules to ensure all the projects are properly processed including quotation, execution, reporting and invoicing.
• Evaluate and build technical solutions and pricing as per the customer's request for proposal (RFP).
• Subcontractor inquiry, materials/equipment/personnel planning to meet job and project requirements.
• Perform sample testing and measurements at UL's laboratories.
• Visit subcontractor labs for test witness, auditing and product inspection.
• Perform data analysis on the obtained testing data. Prepare technical reports and present their results to customers.
• Maintain daily work records with accuracy and integrity.
• Train and guide the other engineers to build competency in MV/HV cable qualification, quality assurance, and other lab testing programs.
• Provide technical input and advice to management.
• Develop close working relationships with customers while increasing Customer Satisfaction.
• Occasionally perform commissioning or diagnostic testing for MV/HV cable systems on site, domestically and globally.
• Performs other duties as directed.
• Willing to travel over 30% to customer's facilities and job site, including global travels.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering.
• 5+ years of experiences of working with/for MV/HV or high-power laboratories, MV/HV cable manufacturers, power utilities involving MV/HV cable systems, or relevant fields.
• Strong knowledge and experiences in related industrial and international standards for MV/HV cable systems, including but not limited to ICEA/AEIC, IEEE, IEC, and CIGRE standards.
• Knowledge in high voltage testing technologies on power cables including high voltage withstand test, impulse test, load cycle test, dielectric loss test, partial discharge measurement, etc.
• Familiarity with high voltage safety requirements in laboratories and manufacturer plants. Commitment to safe operations and zero incident workplace.
• Able to communicate effectively orally and in writing with all internal and external customers and make formal presentations to people at all levels, both within and outside the company.
• Knowledge of basic computer software in the MS Office suite.
• Able to handle multiple assignments concurrently without direct supervision.
• Valid driver's license and acceptable DMV record with a willingness to accept extended travel assignments.
• Pass the required background check.

What we offer:

• Total Rewards: We understand compensation is an important factor as you consider the next step in your career. The estimated salary range for this position is $110,000-120,000 and is based on multiple factors, including job-related knowledge/skills, experience, geographical location, as well as other factors. This position is eligible for annual bonus compensation with a target payout of 20% of the base salary. This position also provides health benefits such as medical, dental and vision; wellness benefits such as mental and financial health; and retirement savings (401K) commensurate with the standard rewards offered in each individual location or country. We also provide full-time employees with paid time off including vacation (15 days), holiday including floating holidays (12 days) and sick time off (72 hours).

The deadline to apply for this role is May 6, 2026.
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ABOUT US
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.
ABOUT THE TEAM
You might not see them, but wires and cables make the world go round. And wherever they are, we test them - from wearable medical devices and mobile phones to cables that span oceans and scale buildings. Whether they're strapped to electrical towers or analyzing data, our engineers test products that are advancing exciting developments in AI, sustainable energy and the electrification of everything. That's why we're looking for ambitious people who want to work on diverse, dynamic projects that help to create a safer and more sustainable future. Join our team, spark innovation and spark the next generation of safety science.