Offshore Cable Design Engineer — Growth & Mobility

DEME Group; Breda; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mobility program

Permanent training track

Innovative workplace with growth

People-focused wellbeing program

Job summary

DEME Group is seeking a design engineer to reinforce our cable system design team. You will lead the design aspects of offshore wind, inter-array, export and interconnector cables, collaborating with senior engineers to deliver robust solutions.

The role requires a Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering and at least two years of relevant experience. You will interact with suppliers and multidisciplinary teams, travel internationally, and contribute to cost estimates and project delivery in an

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Minimum 2 years' experience in offshore wind, subsea cables, power transmission or electrical infrastructure.
• Knowledge of HVAC and/or HVDC cable systems is a strong asset.
• Familiarity with offshore electrical infrastructure and industry standards.
• Experience working with suppliers, contractors and multidisciplinary teams.
• Willingness to travel internationally and support offshore activities.
• Fluent in English, both written and spoken.

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.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Structured engineering mindset

Team player

Education

Master's degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

DEME Group is seeking a design engineer to reinforce our cable system design team. You will lead the design aspects of offshore wind, inter-array, export and interconnector cables, collaborating with senior engineers to deliver robust solutions.

The role requires a Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering and at least two years of relevant experience. You will interact with suppliers and multidisciplinary teams, travel internationally, and contribute to cost estimates and project delivery in an