Engineer in Charge (6537)

SubCom; Williamsburg (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salaries

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Life and disability insurance

FSA/HSA

Vacation and sick leave

Parental leave

Paid holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Adoption assistance

401(k) with company match

Shift differential

Job summary

SubCom in Williamsburg, VA invites an Engineer in Charge to lead deep-sea cable installation and repair projects. You will direct teams of cable engineers, jointers, and transmission engineers while managing shore-based project activities and customer engagements.

The role requires in-depth knowledge of shore end installations, deep-sea operations, vessel loading, and post-lay burial work, with substantial travel and potential supervisory duties.

Qualifications

• College degree in Mechanical Engineering / Sciences is preferable; cable engineering experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Basic engineering, math and computer skills are required.
• Understanding of undersea cable mechanics and principles is required.
• Makai Lay and Winfrog navigational software knowledge is desirable.
• Charting and mapping skills.
• Willingness to work in cable tanks, ISO containers, and cable depots to assist loading/offloading.
• Proficient in Word, Excel, PowerPoint; ability to travel 50%+ and obtain security clearances.

Responsibilities

• Leads project planning, drafting SOPs and technical specs for installation and repair.
• Oversees vessel mobilization/demobilization activities and cable/electronics handling.
• Acts as on-board lead for technical matters on installation and repair.
• Supervises deck operations and guides marine crew on cable rigging.
• Interfaces with customers for pre-sail reviews and post-mission summaries.
• Trains cable engineering staff on Makai Lay, Winfrog, and ship procedures.
• Coordinates with engineering, logistics, underwater vehicles, and procurement groups.
• May supervise company personnel and set performance goals.

Skills

Engineering basics

Math skills

Computer skills

Communication

Travel readiness

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or Sciences

Tools

Makai Lay

Winfrog

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: Williamsburg Office - Williamsburg, VA, Position Type: Full Time, Education Level: Bachelors Degree, Salary Range: Undisclosed, Travel Percentage: International Travel - Shipboard, Job Shift: 5x2-8a-430p, Are you looking for an opportunity with plenty of growth potential? Do you enjoy working in an exciting, fast-paced, collaborative environment? Are you interested in working with the world’s most innovative companies to create a more connected world?

Connecting Continents. Impacting Communities.

The backbone of the Internet is a series of high-tech subsea fiber optic cables deployed throughout the globe - SubCom has deployed over 50% of them. Our employees ensure data communications networks are engineered, manufactured, deployed to the highest standards, enabling faster and more reliable connectivity to communities worldwide. Every member of the SubCom team plays a role in an end-to-end process that is critical to enterprises, governments, big cities, and rural towns.

We encourage, expect, and value creativity, thoughtful risk taking, openness to change, and diverse perspectives. Whether you’re a seasoned applicant seeking a new and exciting challenge, or you’re new to the workforce and looking for a flexible, rewarding, and fast-paced position with an innovative and stable organization (since 1953), SubCom has opportunities to advance your career.

Position Overview

The Engineer in Charge position leads engineering and implementation of deep-sea cable installations and cable repair operations. The position requires leading teams of cable engineers, cable jointers, and transmission engineers on activities associated with the installation and repair of submarine cable systems. This position requires in-depth knowledge of all facets of Shore End Installations, Deep Sea Installations, Vessel Loading, Route Clearance Operations and Post Lay Inspection and Burial Operations, as well as, Cable Repair Operations. Substantial domestic and foreign travels including extended assignments at Shore End Landing sites or on-board cable laying vessels. Additionally, there is a shore side component to the role that involves project management capability, understanding of customer logistic processes, drafting technical specifications and method of procedures for all facets of Ocean Operations project work. Additionally, this role may require having direct reports and supervisory of company personnel responsibilities including setting goals and performing employee evaluations.

Responsibilities

• Leads project specific planning including drafting/reviewing technical specifications and methods of procedure for cable loading, installation and repair activities.
• In charge of customer furnished vessel mobilization and demobilization including loading and offloading of cable and electronics.
• On board lead for all technical matters on cable installation and repair.
• Supervises deck operations on board customer provided vessels including instructing the marine crew on various cable rigging required for successful mission execution.
• Interface with customers on a frequent basis including leading pre-sail project reviews and post operational hot wash summaries.
• Leads internal and external training of cable engineering functions including Makai, Winfrog, and general cable ship procedures.
• Interfaces with all Ocean Operations functional groups including cable engineering, cable jointing, logistics, underwater vehicles, and acquisition.
• May have supervisory responsibilities of company personnel including having direct reports.

Qualifications

• College degree in Mechanical Engineering / Sciences is preferable. Cable engineering/operational experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Basic engineering, math and computer skills are required for this position.
• Understanding of undersea cable mechanics and principles is required.
• In depth knowledge of Makai Lay and Winfrog Navigational software is desirable.
• Charting and mapping skills.
• Must be willing to work in cable tanks, ISO containers, and in cable depot cable pans to assist with loading and offloading of customer cables and electronics.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Must pass a Fit for Duty physical and a certified STCW Basic Safety Training class.
• Must be able to travel a minimum of 50% of the time to and work at remote locations.
• Must possess or be able to obtain DOD Secret clearance with ability to obtain a DOD Top Secret clearance.

NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

Candidates for positions with SubCom must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Employment eligibility verification will be required at the time of hire. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Our selection procedure is based on local, state and federal law.

BENEFITS

SubCom offers a comprehensive benefits package, including but not limited to: competitive salaries, medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance coverages, FSA, HSA, generous vacation, paid sick leave, paid parental leave, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, adoption assistance, and a 401(k) plan with generous company match. Additionally, some positions may be eligible for shift differential.

AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL EMPLOYER OPPORTUNITY

SubCom is committed to providing a work environment that prohibits discrimination based on age, color, disability, ethnicity, marital status, national origin, race, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability or any other characteristics protected by applicable law or regulation.

SubCom engineers, manufactures, and installs subsea fiber optic data cables - the unsung heroes of global communication. With an unrelenting focus on quality, reliability, and value, SubCom offers flexible end-to-end building blocks for the high-tech networks that are the backbone of the world's digital infrastructure. While the company's origins date back to the mid-19thcentury, SubCom has deployed enough cable to circle the equator more than 25 times since its entry into the communications industry in 1955.

SUBCOM’S CORE VALUES

Quality - Accountability - Teamwork - Innovation