Lead Subsea Cable Engineer & Field Ops

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

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.