Subsea Cable Engineer

BW Digital Pte Limited; Singapore; A distancia; SGD 140.000 - 240.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

BW Digital Pte Limited seeks a Subsea Cable Engineer to support planning, design, survey, installation, testing and commissioning of submarine fibre-optic cable systems. You will interact with project owners, suppliers, marine contractors and regulators across the project lifecycle.

The role reports to the Programme Director – Marine, with location flexibility for Singapore-based or remote work, and requires extensive travel as needed to support projects.

Formación

• 10+ years in subsea infrastructure
• Experience in marine route design pre-/post-Marine Route Survey
• Experience with GIS platforms (ArcGIS/QGIS/Global Mapper)
• Knowledge of marine survey, burial and protection techniques
• Offshore installation methods and vessel-based activities
• Understanding of cable crossings and third-party interfaces
• Experience with developing and negotiating technical volumes in supply contracts
• Experience selecting and managing contractors, vendors or suppliers

Responsabilidades

• Route and cable engineering works and feasibility studies
• Manage Marine Route Survey works and contractor deliverables
• Support procurement and contract negotiation
• Provide support during design, installation and marine operations
• Manage crossing negotiations and agreements
• Maintain project databases and reports
• Support permitting and regulatory activities
• Support O&M activities and cable repair works
• Engage with local and international industry bodies
• Travel as required

Conocimientos

Marine route design

Contract management

GIS software

Marine operations

Cable crossings

Vendor management

Regulatory compliance

Travel readiness

Herramientas

ESRI ArcGIS

QGIS

Global Mapper

Descripción del empleo

The Subsea Cable Engineer will be responsible for supporting planning, engineering, survey, installation, testing and commissioning operations and maintenance of submarine fibre-optic cable systems. The role covers technical input across the full project lifecycle, from feasibility and route development through to marine survey, system design, manufacturing support, installation, acceptance and operational readiness.

The Engineer acts as a technical interface between the project owner, system supplier, marine installation contractor, permitting advisors, landing partners, cable landing station teams, network operators and other internal or external stakeholders.

The role will be part of the Connectivity – Projects team and reports to the Programme Director – Marine.

Location

Ideally based in an existing BW Digital location, such as Singapore or based remotely.

Key Responsibilities

Working with the Programme Director – Marine, the Subsea Cable Engineer has the following key responsibilities:

• Route and cable engineering works, including initial feasibility studies and pre- and post- Marine Route Survey route development in line with industry standards
• Manage Marine Route Survey works, including contractor management and contract deliverables
• Support procurement and contract negotiation
• Provide support during all phases of the project lifecycle, including design, installation and marine operations
• Manage Cable and Pipeline Crossing negotiations and agreements
• Manage and maintain project databases and documentation, including the production of reports and review of contractor/supplier reports
• Support permitting and regulatory compliance and approval activities
• Support Operations and Maintenance activities, with respect to any cable repair works
• Support the Connectivity – Projects team with industry engagement across local and international bodies
• Ability to travel as required

Qualifications & Experiences

• 10+ years working within the subsea infrastructure industry – telecoms specific is preferred but not essential
• Demonstrated experience in marine route design, including revising and updating designs pre- and post- Marine Route Survey activities
• Experience with data management using Geographic Information System (GIS) Software platform such as ESRI ArcGIS, QGIS, Global Mapper or similar.
• Knowledge of marine survey, route engineering, cable burial and cable protection techniques
• Familiarity with offshore installation methods, marine operations and vessel-based activities
• Understanding of cable crossings, third-party interface management and marine permitting processes
• Demonstrated experience with developing and negotiating technical volumes within Supply Contracts
• Direct experience in selecting and managing contractors, vendors or suppliers to deliver project outcomes
• Experience managing relevant contract deliverables with reference to technical compliance, cost and time management
• Experience with supporting on-going Operations and Maintenance activities