Project Engineer, Submarine Power Cables (Engineer / Senior Engineer)

The Project Engineer, Submarine Power Cables will support the Technical Lead in the delivery of submarine power cable projects, including interconnectors, offshore wind export cables, and island supply links. The incumbent will carry out engineering analysis, prepare technical documentation, and coordinate day-to-day project activities across feasibility, FEED, manufacturing, installation, and commissioning. The role offers broad exposure to client work, proposals, and the full submarine cable project lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Technical Lead in delivering submarine power cable projects from feasibility study and FEED through manufacturing, installation, and commissioning.
• Carry out technical assessments and calculations, including cable route evaluation, cable sizing and current rating, burial depth assessment, and crossing and landfall studies.
• Prepare and update minimum functional specifications (MFS), technical specifications, tender documents, and technical clarification registers.
• Draft technical reports, study chapters, and presentations for review by the Technical Lead.
• Review contractor and manufacturer documents, including test procedures, installation method statements, and survey reports, and track comments to close-out.
• Attend factory inspections and FAT witnessing, and prepare inspection and test reports.
• Support monitoring of installation and commissioning activities, including site and offshore attendance, progress reporting, and review of test results.
• Compile and interpret marine survey, geotechnical, and metocean data in coordination with specialist disciplines.
• Maintain project schedules, deliverable trackers, risk registers, and document control records.
• Coordinate with internal disciplines, sub-consultants, contractors, and clients on technical queries and information requests.
• Contribute to proposals and tender submissions, including methodology write-ups, CVs, project references, and technical input to fee estimates.
• Support client meetings and workshops, and take ownership of follow-up actions.

Requirements

• Degree in Electrical, Power, Marine, Offshore, Civil, or Mechanical Engineering, or a related discipline.
• At least 5 years of relevant experience in submarine or land HV cables, power transmission, offshore wind, or marine energy infrastructure projects.
• Exposure to one or more project stages such as feasibility, FEED, manufacturing, installation, or commissioning of cable systems.
• Working knowledge of relevant standards such as IEC 60840, IEC 62067, IEC 60287, and CIGRE and DNV guidance for submarine cables.
• Ability to prepare clear technical reports, specifications, and proposal content.
• Familiarity with cable rating tools (e.g. CYMCAP), GIS, CAD, and Microsoft Office tools.
• Strong analytical, organisational, and communication skills, with the ability to work in multidisciplinary teams.
• Able to travel occasionally and stay overseas for short periods for factory, site, or offshore assignments.