Project Engineer- Subsea Installation

Confidential Company

Abu Dhabi

On-site

AED 250,000 - 450,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Confidential Company is seeking an experienced professional for offshore subsea power cable installation projects in Abu Dhabi. You will lead installation activities, supervise DP vessel operations and coordinate concrete sleeper and protection systems.

The role requires proven experience in pre‑lay and post‑lay surveys, ROV‑assisted procedures, and offshore construction environments, with a focus on safety and schedule adherence.

Qualifications

Proven experience in subsea power cable installation.
Proven experience in concrete sleeper installation.
Proven experience in cable crossing supports.
Proven experience in cable protection systems.
Proven experience in pre‑lay and post‑lay surveys.
ROV-assisted installation experience preferred.
Experience on offshore construction or DP vessels is mandatory.

Responsibilities

Review project contracts, technical specifications, IFC drawings, method statements and installation procedures
Prepare installation work packs, task plans, risk assessments and engineering calculations
Coordinate route surveys, cable burial assessments and seabed preparation activities
Support development of project schedules, mobilisation plans and resource requirements
Review installation methodologies for cable lay, sleeper placement, crossings and post‑lay activities
Supervise offshore cable laying operations from installation vessels, barges or construction support vessels
Coordinate deployment and installation of concrete sleepers, cable protection systems, mattresses and crossing supports
Monitor vessel operations (DP activities, cable tension, lay speed, touchdown monitoring and route adherence)
Oversee cable pull‑ins, shore approaches, terminations and tie‑in activities where applicable
Interface with marine survey, diving and ROV teams during installation activities
Monitor subcontractor and vendor performance during offshore campaigns
Coordinate project activities with clients, construction teams, survey contractors, ROV contractors and vessel crews
Track project progress and provide daily, weekly and monthly reports
Manage technical queries, field change requests and variation proposals

Skills

Subsea installation

Cable lay operations

ROV operations

Offshore coordination

DP vessel operations

Risk assessment

Job description

Responsibilities

Review project contracts, technical specifications, IFC drawings, method statements and installation procedures
Prepare installation work packs, task plans, risk assessments and engineering calculations
Coordinate route surveys, cable burial assessments and seabed preparation activities
Support development of project schedules, mobilisation plans and resource requirements
Review installation methodologies for cable lay, sleeper placement, crossings and post‑lay activities
Supervise offshore cable laying operations from installation vessels, barges or construction support vessels
Coordinate deployment and installation of concrete sleepers, cable protection systems, mattresses and crossing supports
Monitor vessel operations (DP activities, cable tension, lay speed, touchdown monitoring and route adherence)
Oversee cable pull‑ins, shore approaches, terminations and tie‑in activities where applicable
Interface with marine survey, diving and ROV teams during installation activities
Monitor subcontractor and vendor performance during offshore campaigns
Coordinate project activities with clients, construction teams, survey contractors, ROV contractors and vessel crews
Track project progress and provide daily, weekly and monthly reports
Manage technical queries, field change requests and variation proposals

Qualifications