Head of Power Cable Technologies

TechnipFMC; Aberdeen City; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A global leader in the energy industry is seeking a Head of Power Cable Technologies to play a key role in developing subsea power cable systems for Floating Offshore Wind projects. The ideal candidate possesses a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering and has extensive experience in subsea power cable engineering within offshore wind or oil & gas sectors. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams and foster expert networks while driving innovations in power cable technologies. This position offers a hybrid working environment with occasional travel requirements.

Qualifications

• Extensive relevant experience in subsea power cable engineering in offshore wind or oil & gas sectors.
• Proficiency in HV/MV testing and power core supply chain management.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with teams to design and optimize high and medium voltage power cables.
• Provide technical governance for the supply chain of power core components.
• Analyse long-term performance and failure modes of HV/MV cables.

Skills

Subsea power cable engineering

Cable manufacturing processes

Power core supply chain management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Head of Power Cable Technologies

Location: Newcastle, GB Dunfermline, GB Aberdeen, GB

Employment type: Employee Place of work: Hybrid Offshore/Onshore: Onshore

TechnipFMC is committed to driving real change in the energy industry. Our ambition is to build a sustainable future through relentless innovation and global collaboration – and we want you to be part of it. You’ll be joining a culture that values curiosity, expertise, and ideas as well as equal opportunities, inclusion, and authenticity. Bring your unique energy to our team of more than 21,000 people worldwide, and discover a rewarding, fulfilling, and varied career that you can take in anywhere you want to go.

Job Purpose

At TechnipFMC, we’re pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in Floating Offshore Wind — and we’re looking for a visionary engineer to help lead the charge. As a key member of our dedicated R&D team, you’ll play a central role in developing cutting‑edge Medium and High Voltage subsea power cable systems for our Dynamic Inter Array Cable System (DIAC). Working closely with our New Energies business segment, you’ll drive innovation from concept to qualification, helping us deliver world‑leading integrated solutions that will define the future of offshore wind.

This position is open to candidates based in a range of locations, and we welcome applications from talented engineers regardless of where they are currently located. For those interested in the role whom are not based at our Newcastle hub, occasional travel may be required to collaborate with the local team, support testing activities, and contribute to key project milestones.

If you’re passionate about engineering excellence, excited by complex technical challenges, and driven to make a real impact in the renewable energy transition, this is your opportunity to step into a pivotal role at the forefront of industry change.

Job Description

As a High-Medium Voltage Subsea Power Cable Chief Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in the development, qualification, and integration of our subsea dynamic power cable products for success of integrated Water Column EPCI offering for Floating Offshore Wind.

Core Responsibilities

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, develop, and optimize high and medium voltage power cables.
• Provide technical governance of the supply chain for power core components.
• Apply your knowledge of cable manufacturing processes to ensure quality and efficiency.
• Specifying HV/MV testing to validate cable performance.
• Analyse long‑term performance and failure modes of HV/MV cables.
• Ensure compliance and have participation with relevant standards (e.g., IEC, CIGRE).
• Foster a network of experts in this field across clients, suppliers, academia, and industry recognised organisations.
• Developing a clear overview of the operational requirements for the developing floating offshore wind market through engagement with clients and other experts.

You are meant for this job if:

Essential

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering.
• Extensive relevant experience in subsea power cable engineering in the offshore wind and/or oil & gas sectors.
• Proficiency in power core supply chain management, cable manufacturing, and HV/MV testing.

Desirable (beneficial but not mandatory)

• Experience in mechanical testing and performance assessment of power cables.
• Proficiency in electro‑magnetic analysis for cable systems.
• Knowledge of splicing/jointing power cables.
• Knowledge of power cables termination techniques for service and testing.

Equal Opportunities

Being a global leader in the energy industry requires an inclusive and diverse environment. TechnipFMC promotes equal opportunities and inclusion by ensuring equal opportunities to all ages, races, ethnicities, religions, gender expressions, disabilities, or all other pluralities. We celebrate who you are and what you bring. Every voice matter and we encourage you to add to our culture.

Human Rights

TechnipFMC respects the rights and dignity of those it works with and promotes adherence to internationally recognized human rights principles for those in its value chain.

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Date posted: Jan 19, 2026 Requisition number: 16359