Senior Project Engineer Subsea Cables

N-Sea Group; Dordrecht; Hybrid; EUR 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Job summary

N-Sea Group is looking for a Senior Project Engineer to lead engineering in offshore cable projects, primarily within the wind sector. You will act as the senior focal point within the project team, developing methodologies, schedules and equipment requirements for installation and repair works.

You will coordinate subcontractors, support mobilisations, review technical documentation, attend client meetings and deliver reports while maintaining health and safety standards.

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.

Responsibilities

• Act as the senior engineering focal point within the project team, supporting preparation of offshore cable installation and repair projects through development of methodologies, documentation, schedules and equipment requirements.
• Develop technical solutions for cable installation, burial and repair, 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.
• Work closely with clients and internal stakeholders by attending meetings and reviewing technical documentation.
• Prepare technical reports, project reviews and close-out documentation in line with N-Sea’s Document Management System.
• Support maintenance of N-Sea Cable Procedures and stay informed about developments in cable installation and burial methods.
• Contribute to tender activities through equipment selection, timing estimates and technical input, and identify ways to improve efficiency and reduce costs.
• Support the development of Junior Project Engineers through on-the-job training and knowledge sharing.

Skills

Offshore cable installation

Cable burial

Project preparation

Equipment coordination

Subcontractor coordination

Health & Safety

Client meetings

English communication

Travel offshore

Education

Bachelor’s or Master in Civil/Mechanical Engineering or Offshore Energy

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.

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.
• Hybrid working flexibility, aligned with project and team requirements.
• Open to both staff and freelance candidates.

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.