Senior Project Engineer – Cables

N-Sea; Netherlands; Remote; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

N-Sea is seeking a Senior Project Engineer to support offshore cable projects, focusing on installation, burial and repair activities. You will act as the engineering focal point within project teams, developing methodologies, schedules and documentation, and ensuring safe, compliant delivery from start to finish.

Based in the Netherlands, you will collaborate with clients, subcontractors and offshore teams, travel internationally as needed and contribute to tender activities while mentoring

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Offshore Energy or a similar discipline.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in offshore power cable installation and/or repair projects.
• Strong understanding of offshore cable operations and project preparation.
• Analytical, proactive and solution-oriented approach.
• Willingness to travel internationally and work offshore on occasion.
• Excellent command of the English language, both written and spoken.
• Ability to provide technical guidance and support to project teams and junior engineers.

Responsibilities

• Act as the senior engineering focal point within the project team, supporting the preparation of offshore cable installation and repair projects through the development of methodologies, documentation, schedules and equipment requirements.
• Develop technical solutions for cable installation, cable burial and cable repair projects and ensure engineering documentation and drawings are prepared and verified.
• Coordinate equipment and subcontractor selections, support project mobilisations and demobilisations, and guide internal and external engineering specialists involved in project preparation.
• Work closely with clients and internal stakeholders by attending meetings, reviewing technical documentation and supporting the successful execution and delivery of projects.
• Prepare technical reports, project reviews and close-out documentation while ensuring all work is carried out in accordance with N-Sea’s Document Management System.
• Support the maintenance of N-Sea Cable Procedures and remain informed about developments in power cable installation and burial methods and equipment.
• Contribute to tender activities through equipment selection, timing estimates and technical input, while identifying opportunities to improve project efficiency and reduce costs.
• Support the development of Junior Project Engineers through on-the-job training and knowledge sharing.

Skills

Offshore cable operations

Project preparation

Technical guidance

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Offshore Energy or similar

Job description

N-Sea is looking for a Senior Project Engineers to support the preparation and delivery of offshore cable projects, primarily within the offshore wind sector.

In this role, you will support the preparation and management of cable installation, cable burial and cable repair projects for both in-field and export power cables. As the senior engineering expert within the project team, you will be responsible for developing technical solutions, preparing engineering documentation and supporting the successful execution of projects from start to finish.

Working closely with clients, subcontractors, offshore teams and internal stakeholders, you will play an important role in delivering safe, efficient and high-quality project outcomes.
Reporting to: Head of Engineering

Key responsibilities

• Act as the senior engineering focal point within the project team, supporting the preparation of offshore cable installation and repair projects through the development of methodologies, documentation, schedules and equipment requirements.
• Develop technical solutions for cable installation, cable burial and cable repair projects and ensure engineering documentation and drawings are prepared and verified.
• Coordinate equipment and subcontractor selections, support project mobilisations and demobilisations, and guide internal and external engineering specialists involved in project preparation.
• Work closely with clients and internal stakeholders by attending meetings, reviewing technical documentation and supporting the successful execution and delivery of projects.
• Prepare technical reports, project reviews and close-out documentation while ensuring all work is carried out in accordance with N-Sea’s Document Management System.
• Support the maintenance of N-Sea Cable Procedures and remain informed about developments in power cable installation and burial methods and equipment.
• Contribute to tender activities through equipment selection, timing estimates and technical input, while identifying opportunities to improve project efficiency and reduce costs.
• Support the development of Junior Project Engineers through on-the-job training and knowledge sharing.

What we are looking for

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Offshore Energy or a similar discipline.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in offshore power cable installation and/or repair projects.
• Strong understanding of offshore cable operations and project preparation.
• Analytical, proactive and solution-oriented approach.
• Flexible, responsible and able to work effectively within multidisciplinary teams.
• Good communication, interpersonal and organisational skills.
• Hands‑on attitude and strong commitment to Health & Safety.
• Willingness to travel internationally and work offshore on occasion.
• Excellent command of the English language, both written and spoken.
• Ability to provide technical guidance and support to project teams and junior engineers.

What we offer

• The opportunity to work on challenging offshore cable installation, burial and repair projects within the renewable energy sector.
• A collaborative and professional working environment with experienced engineering and offshore teams.
• Exposure to international projects and operations.
• Opportunities for personal and professional development.
• A dynamic role with a combination of office-based, project and occasional offshore activities.
• The chance to contribute to projects that support the global energy transition.

Due to the specialist nature of this position we are only considering candidates with demonstrable experience in offshore power cable installation, cable burial and/or cable repair projects. Experience gained in closely related offshore subsea installation disciplines may also be considered.

About N-Sea

N-Sea is an end-to-end subsea services provider. With a fleet of 14 multipurpose vessels and a range of in-house systems and equipment, N-Sea delivers smart, fit-for-purpose solutions for subsea infrastructure projects in every stage of the offshore asset life cycle for customers in the international offshore energy industry. Our bespoke solutions focus on specific subsea capabilities, such as survey, UXO ID & clearance, cable repair & installation, or IRM, construction & decommissioning.

With the support of an experienced, multidiscipline offshore operations team, we integrate these bespoke capabilities into a single project, delivering a smart, fit-for-purpose, safe and sustainable solution that improves the efficiency of subsea projects and reduces projects risks for our customers.

N-Sea Group is a privately owned company headquartered in the Netherlands, with more than 500 people working offshore and onshore, onboard vessels and in facilities across Europe and the Middle East, and a revenue of more than €200M in 2025.

N-Sea. Smart Subsea Solutions.

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