Design Engineer – Cable Systems

DEME Group; Breda; On-site; EUR 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mobility program

Permanent training track

Innovative workplace

Employee wellbeing

Job summary

DEME Group is seeking a motivated design engineer to reinforce our cable system design team in Breda. You will lead the cable design aspects for offshore wind and interconnector projects while collaborating with experienced engineers to deliver high-quality solutions.

You will support project execution and tenders, review designs to standards, and interact with suppliers and contractors. A proactive, analytics-driven contributor with international travel readiness will thrive here.

Qualifications

• Master's degree and at least 2 years in offshore wind, subsea cables or electrical infrastructure projects.
• Knowledge of HVAC and HVDC cable systems is a strong asset.
• Experience working with suppliers, contractors and multidisciplinary engineering teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and engineering activities for offshore wind, inter-array, export and interconnector cable systems.
• Provide technical support throughout project execution and tender activities.
• Review and verify cable system designs, calculations and supplier deliverables.
• Ensure compliance with project specifications and industry standards (IEC, ISO, DNV, CIGRE).
• Support cable ampacity studies, short-circuit assessments and electrical system evaluations.
• Verify cable type testing, qualification programmes and certification requirements.
• Contribute to risk assessments and optimization opportunities.
• Support clarifications during tender phases and 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 for troubleshooting and delivery.
• Contribute to HAZID/HAZOP and continuous improvement.

Skills

Offshore wind

Cable systems

Electrical engineering

Analytical mindset

Team collaboration

Travel readiness

Education

Master's degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

DEME is searching for a motivated design engineer to reinforce our cable system design team. If you are a young professional with engineering expertise in relevant industry, this is an excellent opportunity to join an experienced team of engineers specialized in the successful delivery of cable projects. As a design engineer, you will be leading the cable design aspects of different projects and tenders. Together, we work on DEME’s vision of creating a sustainable future.

Your responsibilities

• Lead the design and engineering activities for offshore wind, inter-array, export and interconnector cable systems.
• Provide technical support throughout project execution and tender activities.
• Review and verify cable system designs, calculations and supplier deliverables.
• Ensure compliance with project specifications and relevant industry standards such as IEC, ISO, DNV and CIGRE.
• 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 opportunities for optimization.
• Support technical clarifications during tender phases and provide engineering 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.

Your profile

• Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or another relevant engineering discipline.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in offshore wind, subsea cables, power transmission or electrical infrastructure projects.
• Knowledge of HVAC and/or HVDC cable systems is a strong asset.
• Familiarity with offshore electrical infrastructure, cable design principles and industry standards.
• Experience working with suppliers, contractors and multidisciplinary engineering teams.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a structured engineering mindset.
• Comfortable working in an international project environment and interacting with various stakeholders.
• Willingness to travel internationally and occasionally support offshore activities.
• Fluent in English, both written and spoken.
• A proactive team player who combines ownership, collaboration and a continuous improvement mindset.

Our offer

• An extensive mobility program for a healthy work-life balance.
• A permanent training track which allows you to develop yourself personally and professionally.
• A stimulating, innovative workplace with growth opportunities.
• A people-oriented environment with an interactive health program and a focus on employee wellbeing.