Medium Voltage Cable Installer / Terminator

About the role

The Medium Voltage (MV) Cable Installer / Terminator is responsible for the safe installation, preparation, termination, splicing, and testing of medium-voltage power cable systems on various electrical infrastructure projects. This position requires hands-on experience with medium-voltage cable systems, typically ranging from 5kV through 35kV.

Responsibilities

• Install medium-voltage cable in underground conduit, duct banks, cable tray, equipment, switchgear, transformers, PCS equipment, and other electrical systems.
• Perform cable pulling, handling, routing, dressing, supporting, and securing of MV conductors.
• Prepare and terminate medium-voltage cables ranging from 5kV to 35kV.
• Install MV termination systems including:
  • Cold-shrink terminations
  • Heat-shrink terminations
  • Stress cones
  • Dead-break elbows
  • Load-break elbows, where applicable
  • Separable connectors and T-body connectors
  • Outdoor and indoor termination kits
• Install MV cable splices when required by project scope and technician qualifications.
• Properly remove cable jackets, insulation shields, semiconductive layers, insulation, and conductor shielding without damaging the cable system.
• Install grounding braids, shield grounding components, concentric neutrals, grounding adapters, and associated hardware.
• Install compression lugs and connectors utilizing manufacturer-approved tooling and dies.
• Verify proper crimping sequence, number of crimps, connector orientation, and cable preparation dimensions.
• Follow manufacturer-specific installation instructions for all termination and splice kits.
• Maintain required minimum bending radius and pulling tension requirements during cable installation.
• Inspect cable before and after pulling for damage to jackets, shielding, or insulation.
• Perform cable identification, phase identification, labeling, and equipment termination verification.
• Absorb and assist with or perform cable testing activities including continuity, insulation resistance, VLF, and other required acceptance testing as permitted by project requirements and technician qualifications.
• Coordinate completed installations with QA/QC personnel for inspection and documentation.
• Complete termination checklists, cable logs, torque records, and other required quality documentation.
• Maintain cleanliness and environmental controls during cable preparation and termination activities.
• Identify installation deficiencies or damaged cable and immediately communicate concerns to project supervision.
• Maintain tools, cable preparation equipment, crimpers, torque tools, and specialty MV equipment in proper working condition.
• Follow project-specific electrical safety requirements, LOTO procedures, NFPA 70E requirements, and company safety policies.

Requirements

• Minimum 3–5 years of electrical construction experience, with demonstrated experience installing and terminating medium-voltage cable.
• Hands-on experience with 5kV, 15kV, 25kV, and/or 35kV cable systems preferred.
• Experience installing stress-control and termination systems.
• Ability to properly use cable preparation tools, stripping tools, penciling tools, insulation preparation equipment, hydraulic crimpers, and torque tools.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to high-quality workmanship.
• Ability to work safely around medium-voltage electrical equipment and systems.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Must be able to pass a background check.

Skills

• Hands-on experience with medium-voltage cable systems.
• Experience with cable preparation and termination tools.
• Attention to detail and commitment to quality workmanship.
• Ability to work safely around medium-voltage electrical equipment and systems.

Benefits

• 401(k) with immediate matching and vesting.
• Comprehensive benefits packages including medical, dental, vision, and short-term and long-term benefits.
• Employee discounts on consumer goods.
• Equal opportunity employer.