Offshore Cables Electrical Engineer

Offshore Cables Electrical Engineer

Offshore Wind | Contract | 12 Months + Extension Option

Location: Hybrid / Dublin (occasional office attendance)

We are seeking an experienced Offshore Cables Electrical Engineer to support the delivery of offshore wind farm cable systems, covering both offshore export cables and inter-array cabling.

This role will involve managing and coordinating the technical, design and commercial aspects of submarine cable packages, working closely with project teams, contractors, suppliers and technical advisers to ensure safe, compliant and cost-effective delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Review and assess submarine cable electrical system designs against project requirements.
• Support tendering, technical evaluations and contractor clarifications for export and inter-array cable packages.
• Develop and review technical specifications, design documentation, engineering reports and cable system studies.
• Coordinate interfaces with substation, grid and other engineering disciplines.
• Review offshore site investigation data, cable installation methodologies and opportunities for design optimisation.
• Evaluate contractor costs, materials, manufacturing processes and technical proposals.
• Participate in contractor audits, manufacturing inspections and witness testing, including pre-qualification, type testing and Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT).
• Support contract delivery, project risk management, health, safety and environmental requirements.
• Contribute to value engineering, cost optimisation and effective project execution.

Essential Experience & Skills

• Minimum 10 years’ relevant engineering experience.
• Level 8 engineering qualification or equivalent professional experience.
• Project Management qualification and technical design certifications are advantageous.
• Strong experience in submarine cable electrical system design, specifications and technical evaluation.
• Knowledge of subsea cables and accessories, including transition joints.
• Experience with cable manufacturing quality audits, type testing, pre-qualification testing, FAT and commissioning.
• Understanding of cable thermal rating, power losses, induced voltages and currents, and cable pulling tension calculations.
• Familiarity with Dynamic Thermal Rating Systems, including DTS and RTTR. Knowledge of CYMCAP or COMSOL is advantageous.
• Strong stakeholder management, communication and project delivery skills.
• Experience managing complex projects and negotiating significant commercial agreements.
• Knowledge of SHEQ requirements for terrestrial and offshore projects.