Back

Offshore Lead Cables Engineer

Offshore Lead Cables Engineer for a major offshore wind project in Ireland

Responsibilities

  • Provide expert end-to-end engineering for HV and EHV submarine cable projects at various stagesof development for both fixed and dynamic cable applications for voltages ranging from 66 kV to 400 kV)
    * Develop and review cable system designs, including conductor sizing, insulation selection,
    armoring, and sheath configurations.
    * Perform thermal, electrical, and mechanical analyses, including ampacity calculations and cable
    rating studies.
    * Define technical requirements, specifications, and acceptance criteria for cables and accessories
    * Support the early-stage development and FEED phase of projects.
    * Provide expertise for submarine cable packages across design, manufacturing, installation, and
    commissioning phases.
    * Oversee type testing, factory acceptance testing, Site Acceptance Testing at manufacturer
    facilities.
    * Design review and due diligence for submarine cable projects with respect to the Employer’s
    Requirements.
    * Manage engineering interfaces between cable suppliers, installation contractors, OEMs, and
    internal project teams. Work with contractors to investigate ways to optimise cable burial and
    route engineering.
    * Provide engineering input into route engineering, burial assessments, and cable protection
    strategies.
    * Review installation methodologies including lay operations, jointing procedures, pull-ins and
    termination works.

Essential
* Minimum of 7 years’ relevant experience.
* Strong knowledge of HV/EHV cable design, materials, and manufacturing processes.
* Expertise in subsea cable installation engineering and marine operations including cable laying and burial campaigns, cable embedment, submersible vehicle operations, vessel positioning and
commercial diving procedures.
* Experience with submarine cable installation and testing.
* Experience in technical and commercial evaluation of submarine cable systems.
* Experienced in contract preparation and evaluation for vessels and subsea operations.