Subsea Engineer / Optical

Tampnet A/S; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Varied working days

Development opportunities

Social environment

Exciting customers & projects

Competitive compensation

Modern offices & travel

Job summary

Tampnet A/S is seeking a Subsea Engineer / Optical based in Aberdeen to join our team and deliver design, project management and operation of the subsea fibre network.

You will work on expansions, maintenance, tenders and life cycle improvements, with a focus on amplified submarine fibre systems, PFE and optical testing. Collaboration with customers and partners is essential.

Requirements include a relevant master’s degree and 3+ years’ relevant experience; international collaboration is common.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree required.
• Minimum 3 years relevant experience.
• Experience may compensate for the education requirement.

Responsibilities

• Project management, design, engineer and execute projects for expansions, improvements, operation and maintenance of the subsea fibre infrastructure
• Provide engineering administrative support for tenders, projects, and studies
• Contribute to improvements in Life Cycle Management for the Fibre Optic Cable infrastructure
• Special focus on amplified submarine fibre optic cable systems (PFE, optical performance, testing and verification)
• Installation contractor follow up, cable supplier management
• Product development related to fibre and Tampnet’s subsea infrastructure
• Contribute to a positive work environment in the team/department

Education

Master’s degree

Job description

We are now looking for an Subsea Engineer / Optical to join Tampnet.

At Tampnet, we embrace an entrepreneurial mindset and are fortunate to work with talented colleagues across different geographies, all aligned toward a common goal — to continuously move Tampnet forward. As the world’s leading offshore communications provider, we are proud to contribute to a greener planet while enhancing the quality of life for others.

Our core values guide the way we work: we are Dedicated, Reliable, Innovative, Caring and we act with Integrity — together, we represent the Tampnet DRIVE.

By joining us, you will become part of a company that values innovation, collaboration, and employee well-being. We take pride in fostering a positive work environment and offer various initiatives for professional and social enrichment, including training sessions, weekly padel games, team-building activities, summer events, and activity competitions such as "Tampnet on the Move".

Main Responsibilities And Tasks

• Project management, design, engineer and execute projects for expansions, improvements, operation and maintenance of the subsea fibre infrastructure
• Provide engineering administrative support for tenders, projects, and studies
• Contribute to improvements in short, medium-, and long-term Life Cycle Management for the Fibre Optic Cable infrastructure in Tampnet
• Special focus on amplified (repeatered) submarine fibre optic cable systems (power feed equipment (PFE), optical performance, testing and verification)
• Installation contractor follow up, cable supplier management
• Product development related to fibre and Tampnet’s subsea infrastructure
• Contribute to a positive work environment in the team/department

Qualification Requirements

• Relevant master’s degree
• Minimum 3 years relevant experience
• Relevant experience may compensate for the requirement of education

Security Requirements

• The position may require the processing of documents and information that mandates security clearance in accordance with the Norwegian Security Act. Read more about security clearance at https://www.nsm.no/.

We offer

• Varied working days with independence and challenging tasks
• Great opportunities for professional and personal development in a growing company
• Professional and social work environment
• Interact with exciting customers, projects and new technology
• Competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package
• Modern office locations, some travel should be expected

Application deadline

• October 18th, 2026
• Relevant candidates will be contacted on an ongoing basis