Subsea Cable Package Owner - Wave Energy

Become the Subsea Cable Package Owner at CorPower Ocean in Stockholm, Sweden. Lead the design and engineering of subsea cable systems for next-generation wave farms. Enjoy autonomy and flexibility while contributing to the global energy transition with innovative wave energy technology. Join CorPower Ocean as a Subsea Cable Package Owner in Stockholm, Sweden, and play a crucial role in delivering subsea cable systems for next-generation wave farms. You will oversee the full lifecycle of the subsea cable system, collaborating with cross-disciplinary teams to ensure robust and environmentally responsible designs. Enjoy autonomy, flexibility, and the opportunity to contribute to the global energy transition with a leader in wave energy technology.

CorPower Ocean Stockholm, Sweden Flexible Full Time UTC+01:00

CorPower Ocean

Company Overview

Name

CorPower Ocean AB

Headquarters

Stockholm, Sweden

Founded

2012 (source)

Size

Approximately 85 employees (source).

What They Do

CorPower Ocean specializes in the development of innovative wave energy converters (WECs), specifically focusing on point absorber devices that utilize a unique "WaveSpring" system. This technology, inspired by the human heart's pumping mechanism, allows for significantly enhanced energy capture, achieving five times more electricity per tonne of equipment compared to traditional methods. The company operates as a turnkey supplier, providing modular clusters of WECs, moorings, anchors, and floating collection hubs, alongside comprehensive project lifecycle services that include opportunity assessments, detailed engineering, and construction management (source).

Targeting utility-scale wave farms, CorPower aims to complement existing renewable energy sources like wind and solar, thereby contributing to a stable, carbon-free energy grid. Their technology is designed to withstand extreme weather conditions, featuring lightweight composite designs that reduce costs and enhance efficiency. The company’s commitment to rigorous testing and validation processes ensures that their products are ready for deployment in real-world conditions, setting them apart from legacy wave energy technologies that often struggle with inefficiency and durability (source).

Projects & Track Record

CorPower Ocean has made significant strides in the wave energy sector with notable projects such as the deployment of the C3 prototype at the European Marine Energy Centre (EMEC) in Orkney, Scotland, in 2018/2019. This project successfully demonstrated the performance and survivability of their technology. More recently, the company launched the commercial-scale C4 WEC in September 2023 in Aguçadoura, Portugal, which achieved a peak output of 600 kW and began exporting power to the Portuguese grid in October 2023 after a successful commissioning period (source).

Recent Developments

In the past two years, CorPower Ocean has achieved several key milestones, including the successful grid export of the C4 WEC and advancements in their COMPACT project, which focuses on developing lightweight composite prototypes for enhanced efficiency. The company has also unveiled industrial-scale CorPack products and delivered its first commercial WEC hull. These developments are part of their ongoing efforts to secure type certification for larger projects, ensuring that their technology meets rigorous industry standards (source).

Working There

CorPower Ocean offers a dynamic work environment with opportunities across various departments, including engineering, marine operations, testing, and project development. The company actively recruits for roles in its Stockholm headquarters, as well as in Viana do Castelo, Portugal, where hull fabrication takes place. The culture at CorPower is characterized by a collaborative spirit, with a diverse team of specialists from 20 different countries working together to drive innovation in clean energy (source).

Contact

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Working at CorPower Ocean you will be part of a world class team, determined to make big impact. We are on a mission to Power the Planet with clean electricity from ocean waves. We offer autonomy and flexibility, combined with personal responsibility. CorPower Ocean is a global leader in wave energy, with a technology that has shown game-changing performance. Your work will contribute to the global energy transition by unlocking one of the largest untapped sources of clean energy on earth. Since the start in 2012 CorPower has raised more than 115mEUR to take our wave energy technology to market, supporting a growing commercial project pipeline.

Role

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

Sourcing and supply chain

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

Installation, Operation and Maintenance

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

Certification and Commercial

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 DNV-RP-0360, IEC 63026, CIGRE 623 (and related); IEC 61936-1; API 17F (and related) is also preferred.