Offshore Cable Engineer

Job Requirements

• Delivery submarine cable engineering for specified projects, including wind farm layout, cable routing, cable sizing, development of technical documentation and decisions, review and assurance activities. 
• Review, comment, and approve design documentation, quality plans and other procedures as appropriate. 
• Technical assurance of suppliers engineering scope, ensuring that the work meets bp and project requirements.  
• Integration and management of interfaces between the submarine cable suppliers and the rest of the project 
• Provide engineering support to electrical system design for specified projects during concept development and pre-bid. Support will include developing wind farm electrical system design, cable layouts and sizing. 
• Identify and manage key engineering and delivery risks and provide input to project risk management and mitigation action plans. 
• Demonstrate good safe work practices and be proactive in ensuring safe practices at all times including a strong influence role with suppliers. 
• Identify Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) risks and communicate as appropriate 
• Working with procurement, supporting the supplier selection and award process for submarine cables.  
• Support tender clarification/evaluation and contractor/vendor selection, ensuring all activities are in accordance with bps Code of Conduct.  
• Build strong working relationships with the key suppliers. 
• Help develop the wider supply chain of HV cable manufacturers – AVL status, audits and supplier management. 
• Part of a global engineering and delivery team, sharing lessons and collaborating across Projects. 
• Provide technical mentoring to junior members of the team. 

Work Experience

Bachelors’ Degree or higher qualification in an engineering discipline.  

5+ years experience working with submarine / subsea power cables

3+ years experience working with Offshore Wind.   

In depth working knowledge of HV submarine cable design, manufacture and installation.

In depth working knowledge of offshore wind farm electrical cable system design.

Good interpersonal and communication skills

In-depth knowledge of good engineering practice