Subsea Cable Engineer

As Subsea Cable Package Owner, you will be responsible for the successful delivery of CorPower Ocean's subsea cable systems, playing a pivotal role in defining and advancing novel systems for next-generation wave farms. You will own the design and engineering of the subsea cable system across the full lifecycle spanning from concept to detailed design, sourcing, installation and maintenance. The role is hands on and highly collaborative, working closely with other team members from the Electrical team, Marine Operations, Integration & Testing and Systems & Analysis - aiming to deliver robust, cost-effective and environmentally responsible.

Responsibilities

• Subsystem ownership
• Define and maintain system architecture, requirements, specifications and compliance
• Own the full lifecycle of the Subsea Cable System including MV cables, fibre-optic cables, connectors, junction boxes and joints
• Lead design reviews, FMECA's, interface definitions and qualification plans
• Cross-disciplinary engineering
• Steer key stakeholders and contributors across electrical engineering, subsea mechanical engineering, marine operations, and control hardware engineering
• Ensure cable routing, load cases, install methods and structural interfaces are robust and validated
• Lead technical engagement with suppliers and manufacturers of cables, connectors, junction boxes and protection systems
• Define FAT, Type Tests and overall qualification programmes
• Own longer-term supplier roadmap for all subsea cable system components
• Work with the marine operations team to validate installation feasibility, seabed and protection requirements and installation or dynamic loading
• Derive and use system performance and reliability metrics into design lifecycle
• Ensure installation, maintenance and serviceability of subsea cable system
• Ensure compliance with DNV, IEC and CIGRE standards and lead related documentation (internal and compliance)
• Support commercial project teams with subsea cable system input and consenting for upcoming commercial farms

Skills and Qualifications

• BSc or a MSc degree in electrical, mechanical, marine, subsea engineering or related disciplines with minimum of 7 years of relevant experience.
• Significant experience in subsea cables, power cables, subsea connectors and subsea distribution systems
• Solid understanding of subsea mechanical behaviour, fatigue, bending, terminations and static/dynamic cable design
• Hands-on experience with testing, qualification and supplier engagement
• Demonstrated experience in leading cross-functional teams and system-level ownership
• Experience in offshore wind, subsea oil and gas or other marine sectors is preferred
• Familiarity with some or all of DNV-RP-0360, IEC 63026, CIGRE 623 (and related); IEC 61936-1; API 17F (and related) is also preferred.

As a person, you

• are striving for excellence, put quality into everything you do
• are self-motivated and constantly seek the most efficient ways to work
• search for simple and sustainable solutions to difficult problems
• love to learn new things, and take pride in constantly developing your skills
• are persistent, knowing it takes stamina to reach pioneering goals
• see your tasks through to completion
• are comfortable in presenting your solutions internally and externally
• are data driven and strive to always back your points with solid analysis

Why join us?

Our mission

To bring competitive wave energy technology to the world, unlocking one of the largest untapped sources of renewable energy by harnessing the natural power of the oceans. To solve a challenge that no one else has cracked before, whilst tackling climate change and achieving a sustainable low-carbon future.

Your impact

Team members are given a high degree of autonomy and flexibility, combined with great personal responsibility. You will have the chance to face technical and commercial challenges that are complex to solve, cutting-edge and highly inspiring.

Your wellbeing

We try and encourage a fun and intellectually stimulating work environment here at CorPower Ocean. Throughout the journey we share the highs and lows together, which brings us all closer together!

Your benefits

We offer an attractive package including: competitive base salary, stock options, health & wellbeing support, pension plan, health insurance, and six weeks of paid vacation.