Technical Lead, Submarine Power Cables (Manager / Principal Engineer)

SJ Group; Singapore; Presencial; SGD 180.000 - 260.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

SJ Group is seeking a Technical Lead, Submarine Power Cables in Singapore to act as the senior technical authority for submarine cable projects across cross-border interconnectors, offshore wind export cables, and island links.

You will lead engineering delivery through feasibility, FEED, manufacturing, installation, and commissioning, and serve as the client-facing technical lead on proposals and lender's engineer assignments.

Formación

• Degree in Electrical, Power, Marine, Offshore, Civil, or Mechanical Engineering; postgraduate qualification is an advantage.
• At least 10 years in submarine power cables or HV cable systems with leadership experience.
• Experience across multiple project stages from feasibility to commissioning.
• Familiarity with IEC, DNV, and industry testing standards.

Responsabilidades

• Lead technical delivery across feasibility, FEED, manufacturing, installation and commissioning.
• Act as owner's engineer and technical lead on proposals, studies and lender's engineer assignments.
• Coordinate inputs from marine, metocean, environmental and permitting disciplines.
• Review and approve technical reports, specifications and tender documents.

Conocimientos

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Communication

Client engagement

Educación

Engineering degree (Electrical/Power/Marine/Offshore Civil/Mechanical)

Postgraduate qualification advantageous

Herramientas

CYMCAP

GIS

CAD

Descripción del empleo

The Technical Lead, Submarine Power Cables will be the senior technical authority for the team's submarine power cable projects, including cross-border interconnectors, offshore wind export cables, and island and inter-island supply links. The incumbent will lead engineering delivery across the full project lifecycle, from feasibility and route development through FEED, manufacturing, installation, and commissioning. The role is client-facing and will act as the technical lead on proposals, studies, owner's engineer and lender's engineer assignments.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the technical delivery of submarine power cable projects across all stages: feasibility study, concept design, FEED, procurement, manufacturing, installation, testing, and commissioning.
• Lead feasibility studies, cable route studies, desktop studies, technical assessments, and technical due diligence for HVAC and HVDC submarine cable systems.
• Define and review cable system design, including cable type selection, conductor sizing, current rating, burial depth and protection, landfall and HDD solutions, cable and pipeline crossings, joints, and terminations.
• Prepare and review minimum functional specifications (MFS), technical specifications, employer's requirements, and tender documents for cable supply and installation ("EPCI") contracts.
• Review contractor and manufacturer deliverables, including type test, prequalification, factory acceptance test (FAT), and routine test programmes, installation engineering, burial assessment studies, and as-built documentation.
• Act as owner's engineer during manufacturing, including factory inspections, FAT witnessing, and QA/QC oversight at cable OEM facilities.
• Oversee installation and commissioning activities, including review of marine spread and vessel suitability, cable lay and burial, post-lay surveys, high-voltage testing, and energisation.
• Coordinate inputs from marine survey (geophysical and geotechnical), metocean, environmental and permitting, grid connection, and civil and marine works disciplines.
• Lead cable risk assessments covering third-party threats (anchoring, fishing, dredging), seabed mobility, and interfaces with port and maritime authorities.
• Serve as the primary technical point of contact for clients, utilities, regulators, lenders, and contractors; present findings and lead technical workshops.
• Draft, review, and approve technical reports and deliverables to ensure quality, accuracy, and consistency with client requirements.
• Lead the technical sections of proposals and tender submissions, including methodology, work plan, team structure, and fee input, and support go/no-go decisions.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to project engineers and junior team members.

Requirements

• Degree in Electrical, Power, Marine, Offshore, Civil, or Mechanical Engineering, or a related discipline. A postgraduate qualification is an advantage.
• At least 10 years of relevant experience in submarine power cables, HV cable systems, interconnectors, or offshore wind export cables, including at least 3 years in a technical lead or senior role.
• Demonstrated experience across multiple project stages, from feasibility and FEED through manufacturing, installation, and commissioning.
• Strong working knowledge of relevant standards and guidance, such as IEC 60840, IEC 62067, IEC 60287, IEC 63026, CIGRE TB 490 and TB 496, DNV-ST-0359, and DNV-RP-0360.
• Experience reviewing cable manufacturing and testing, and familiarity with major submarine cable OEMs and installation contractors.
• Proven track record in client engagement, proposal writing, and drafting and reviewing technical reports.
• Familiarity with cable rating and design tools (e.g. CYMCAP), GIS, and CAD is an advantage.
• Professional registration (e.g. PE, CEng, CPEng) is an advantage.
• Experience on projects in Asia Pacific or ASEAN is an advantage.
• Strong communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.
• Able to travel regularly and stay overseas for site, factory, or offshore assignments.