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HVDC Cable Project Engineer

HVDC Cable Project Engineer required for a major Offshore Wind Farm developer based in Germany.

Responsibilities:

  • Preparation of technical assessments, analyses and documentation related to the planning and execution of onshore cable installation activities.
  • Development and documentation of installation concepts, interface requirements and implementation approaches for onshore cable installation works.
  • Technical coordination of project interfaces associated with the onshore cable installation scope and adjacent project work packages.
  • Technical coordination and clarification of engineering, execution, scheduling and interface topics with the cable supplier and other contractors involved in the project.
  • Analysis and documentation of technical risks, interface-related risks and potential mitigation measures.
  • Preparation of project-specific status documentation and progress assessments for distribution to relevant project stakeholders.
  • Analysis of lessons learned, technical findings and optimisation opportunities arising from planning and execution activities.
  • Review, assessment and documentation of technical deliverable, engineering documents, installation procedures and method statements.
  • Preparation of technical recommendations and decision-support documentation regarding cable installation activities and associated interfaces.
  • Analysis and documentation of schedule-related impacts, dependencies and constraints affecting the onshore cable installation scope.
  • Documentation of quality-related observations, technical findings and interface topics arising during project execution.
  • Preparation and review of technical specifications, procurement documentation and contractor deliverable related to cable installation activities.
  • Documentation of compliance with applicable project requirements, technical standards, permit conditions and contractual obligations within the assigned scope.

Requirements:

  • Extensive experience in the planning and delivery of high-voltage and extra-high-voltage onshore cable projects, covering civil works, cable installation, testing, and commissioning.
  • Proven track record in the successful management of complex EPC/EPCI contracts and multidisciplinary project teams.
  • Strong expertise in interface management across cable systems, substations, permitting, construction, and operational stakeholders. The above-mentioned experience must be provided on the basis of personal project references.
  • The references must contain at least the following information: Subject of the contract, period of performance, client, activity undertaken, brief description of the activity.
  • Comprehensive knowledge of project risk, schedule, cost, quality, and HSE management.
  • Ability to lead complex infrastructure projects in an international and multi-contractor environment.
  • Strong knowledge of German construction law, permitting procedures, and regulatory requirements relevant to infrastructure and energy projects.