Subsea HV Cable Systems Engineer - Interconnectors (Hybrid)

Approach People; Brest; Hybrid; EUR 65,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working model

European travel opportunities

Job summary

Approach People Recruitment is looking for a Cable Systems Engineer – Subsea / Interconnectors (HVDC/HVAC) in France (Paris, Brest, Nantes, Lyon, Marseille). You will lead design, technical specifications and installation oversight for high‑voltage subsea and land cable systems.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in HV cable projects, solid knowledge of XLPE, MI, terminations and testing, and strong experience with ETAP, DigSILENT PowerFactory, Matlab, AutoCAD and GIS.

Qualifications

• Engineering degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in subsea or underground HV cable systems (HVDC/HVAC).
• Familiar with IEC and CIGRÉ standards and testing.

Responsibilities

• Design and calculation studies for HVDC/HVAC cable systems (thermal, mechanical, EMC, losses).
• Define technical specifications and participate in tenders and vendor selection.
• Prepare engineering documentation (data sheets, ITTs, design reports).
• Coordinate submarine and onshore route engineering (bathymetry, geotechnical studies).
• Supervise cable manufacturing, testing, logistics and installation operations.
• Oversee FAT/SAT and HV testing (OTDR, TDR, insulation).
• Interface with substation, civil and marine installation teams for integration.

Skills

HV cable design

Electrical engineering

ETAP

DiGSilent PowerFactory

MATLAB

AutoCAD

GIS

Project coordination

English fluent

Education

Engineering degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

ETAP

DiGSilent PowerFactory

MATLAB

AutoCAD

GIS

Job description

Approach People Recruitment is looking for a Cable Systems Engineer – Subsea / Interconnectors (HVDC/HVAC) in France (Paris, Brest, Nantes, Lyon, Marseille). You will lead design, technical specifications and installation oversight for high‑voltage subsea and land cable systems.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in HV cable projects, solid knowledge of XLPE, MI, terminations and testing, and strong experience with ETAP, DigSILENT PowerFactory, Matlab, AutoCAD and GIS.