Cable Systems Design Engineer – Offshore Wind & HVDC

Dredging, Environmental and Marine Engineering NV; Netherlands; Remote; EUR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mobility program

Training track

Growth opportunities

Wellbeing program

Job summary

DEME is seeking a motivated Design Engineer to reinforce the cable system design team in the Netherlands. You will lead the design aspects of offshore wind and interconnector cable systems, coordinating with suppliers and multidisciplinary teams across international projects.

Ideal candidates hold a Master's in Electrical Engineering with at least 2 years' offshore experience and knowledge of HVAC/HVDC systems.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• At least 2 years' experience in offshore wind or subsea cables.
• Knowledge of HVAC and/or HVDC cable systems is advantageous.
• Familiarity with offshore electrical infrastructure and industry standards.
• Experience with suppliers, contractors and multidisciplinary teams.
• Willingness to travel internationally and work in an international environment.
• Fluent in English, both written and spoken.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and engineering for offshore wind, inter-array, export and interconnector cable systems.
• Provide technical support during project execution and tender activities.
• Review and verify cable system designs, calculations and supplier deliverables.
• Ensure compliance with IEC, ISO, DNV and CIGRE standards.
• Support cable ampacity studies, short-circuit assessments and electrical system evaluations.
• Verify cable type testing, qualification programmes and certification requirements.
• Contribute to technical risk assessments and identify optimization opportunities.
• Support clarifications during tender phases and provide input for cost estimates and schedules.
• Assist manufacturing, installation, testing and commissioning activities.
• Participate in FATs, mock-ups and offshore testing campaigns.
• Perform site visits and offshore assignments to support troubleshooting and project delivery.
• Contribute to HAZID, HAZOP, lessons learned sessions and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with DEME's QHSES standards and safety culture.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Cable design

Offshore wind

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Education

Master's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

HVAC knowledge

HVDC knowledge

IEC standards

DNV standards

CIGRE familiarity

Job description

DEME is seeking a motivated Design Engineer to reinforce the cable system design team in the Netherlands. You will lead the design aspects of offshore wind and interconnector cable systems, coordinating with suppliers and multidisciplinary teams across international projects.

Ideal candidates hold a Master's in Electrical Engineering with at least 2 years' offshore experience and knowledge of HVAC/HVDC systems.