Global Subsea Cable Station Engineer - Field Installations

SubCom; Eatontown (NJ); On-site; USD 85,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation, sick leave, holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Parental leave

Job summary

SubCom in Eatontown, NJ seeks a Cable Station Engineer to supervise on-site installation and engineering of submarine telecom equipment worldwide. You will conduct site surveys, draft layouts in AutoCAD, and define power and infrastructure needs across central offices.

You will coordinate with purchasing, project management, and other departments, interfacing with international customers. Travel is 30-60% as required, with a standard 9-5 schedule in a fast-paced, collaborative setting.

Qualifications

• BS or BA degree and/or three years’ experience in related or relevant field.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills are a must, due to high customer interaction.
• Ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines while remaining positive and flexible.
• Must possess a positive, can do attitude and work autonomously.
• Strong organizational abilities with multi-tasking capability.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office; AutoCAD drafting experience preferred.
• Experience in field implementation of undersea cable systems or central office engineering desirable.

Responsibilities

• Perform engineering and/or on-site installation supervision of telecom equipment at multiple sites worldwide.
• Conduct site surveys and prepare equipment layouts using AutoCAD; develop running lists and power requirements.
• Design central office infrastructure including cable racks, ducting, and cabinets.
• Interface with multiple SubCom departments and with customers on-site, often abroad.
• Prepare status reports, SOWs, and installation completion reports; communicate via email across time zones.

Skills

Communication skills

Autonomy

Organizational skills

PC proficiency

Interpersonal skills

Education

Electrical/Mechanical/CS engineering degree

Tools

AutoCAD drafting

MS Office

Job description

SubCom in Eatontown, NJ seeks a Cable Station Engineer to supervise on-site installation and engineering of submarine telecom equipment worldwide. You will conduct site surveys, draft layouts in AutoCAD, and define power and infrastructure needs across central offices.

You will coordinate with purchasing, project management, and other departments, interfacing with international customers. Travel is 30-60% as required, with a standard 9-5 schedule in a fast-paced, collaborative setting.