Global Submarine Cable Engineering Lead

Advantage Technical; Williamsburg (VA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Savings Plan

Health Savings Account (HSA)

AD&D Insurance

Job summary

Advantage Technical in Williamsburg, VA seeks a Chief Engineer to lead submarine cable systems installation, maintenance, and repair across domestic and international operations. You will oversee multidisciplinary engineering teams and deliver complex projects on schedule and within spec.

Requirements include a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field, deep experience in undersea cabling, vessel mobilization, and a ability to obtain DoD clearance with Top Secret eligibility.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field preferred.
• Relevant submarine cable engineering experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Ability to obtain a U.S. Department of Defense Secret Clearance with eligibility for Top Secret Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Lead engineering planning and execution for submarine cable installation and repair projects.
• Develop technical specifications, procedures, and project documentation.
• Manage vessel mobilization, cable loading, and offshore operations.
• Serve as the primary technical lead onboard installation and repair vessels.
• Coordinate with customers, marine crews, engineers, logistics teams, and technical specialists.
• Conduct project reviews, operational briefings, and post-project assessments.
• Support training initiatives and mentor engineering personnel.
• Provide project management oversight and supervise team members when required.

Skills

Undersea cable install

Cable repair operations

Vessel loading

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Makai Lay

Winfrog

Microsoft Office

Job description

Advantage Technical in Williamsburg, VA seeks a Chief Engineer to lead submarine cable systems installation, maintenance, and repair across domestic and international operations. You will oversee multidisciplinary engineering teams and deliver complex projects on schedule and within spec.

Requirements include a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field, deep experience in undersea cabling, vessel mobilization, and a ability to obtain DoD clearance with Top Secret eligibility.