Lead Cable Engineer
BH-332506
Posted: 13/04/2026
- Competitive Day Rate
- Ireland Remote work
- Contract
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Alternative & Renewable Energy
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Offshore Wind
Offshore Cable Lead: Offshore Wind
Position Description
The successful candidate will be an experienced submarine cables engineer who will support the delivery of the Cables packages for offshore export cable and inter-array cable systems for Offshore Windfarm projects and grid development projects in Ireland and the United Kingdom. He/she will work as part of the team to ensure that all technical and commercial elements of the cables packages of the project and interactions with technical advisors/suppliers are managed effectively to best industry standards, safely and within budget. The successful candidate will be highly motivated, innovative, commercially driven and have a track record of successfully delivering technical design and construction projects.
Key Responsibilities
Responsibilities will cover the items below:
1. Engineering & Technical Leadership
• Provide expert end-to-end engineering for HV and EHV submarine cable projects at various stages of development for both fixed and dynamic cable applications for voltages ranging from 66 kV to 400 kV)
• Develop and review cable system designs, including conductor sizing, insulation selection,
armouring, and sheath configurations.
• Perform thermal, electrical, and mechanical analyses, including ampacity calculations and cable rating studies.
• Define technical requirements, specifications, and acceptance criteria for cables and accessories (joints, terminations, hang offs).
2. Project Delivery & Assurance
• Support the early-stage development and FEED phase of projects.
• Provide expertise for submarine cable packages across design, manufacturing, installation, and commissioning phases.
• Preparation of Employers Requirements for submarine cable projects.
• Oversee type testing, factory acceptance testing, Site Acceptance Testing at manufacturer
facilities.
• Design review and due diligence for submarine cable projects with respect to the Employer's Requirements.
• Manage engineering interfaces between cable suppliers, installation contractors, OEMs, and internal project teams. Work with contractors to investigate ways to optimise cable burial and route engineering.
• Ensure compliance with international standards (e.g., IEC 60228, IEC 62067, CIGRE, DNV
recommendations).
3. Installation & Marine Operations Support
• Provide engineering input into route engineering, burial assessments, and cable protection
strategies.
• Review installation methodologies including lay operations, jointing procedures, pull-ins and termination works.
• Support offshore operations, risk assessments, and readiness reviews.
4. Risk, Quality & HSE
• Lead failure mode analysis, risk mitigation strategies and reliability assessments.
• Manage quality assurance processes and ensure adherence to project specifications.
• Support root cause investigations for cable defects or installation issues.
• Integrate the HSE and environmental requirements set out by the project into the cable delivery strategy; provide package support to their development where necessary.
• Input into risk registers, HSE assessments and engineering decision logs for the cables and feed into wider project processes.
5. Stakeholder & Supply Chain Management
• Collaborate with cable manufacturers, industry bodies, installation contractors and key
stakeholders.
• Provide technical leadership in contract negotiations, tender evaluations, and supplier selection.
• Represent the project in technical meetings, design reviews, and industry forums.
Knowledge, Skills and Experience
Essential
• Minimum of 7 years’ relevant experience.
• Strong knowledge of HV/EHV cable design, materials, and manufacturing processes.
• Expertise in subsea cable installation engineering and marine operations including cable laying and
burial campaigns, cable embedment, submersible vehicle operations, vessel positioning and
commercial diving procedures.
• Experience with submarine cable installation and testing.
• Experience in technical and commercial evaluation of submarine cable systems.
• Experienced in contract preparation and evaluation for vessels and subsea operations.
• Proficient in H&S standards for terrestrial and offshore projects, including familiarity with CDMC /
IMO / IMCA requirements and recommendations.
• Strong stakeholder management capability and good communication skills.
• Strong project and programme management capability.
• Experience in managing and delivering complex projects.
• Experience in negotiating agreements and contracts of significant value.
• Good decision-making capability and judgement.
Desirable
• Proficiency in cable modelling tools (e.g. CYMCAP, COMSOL).
• Experienced in Dynamic Thermal Rating Systems such as DTS and RTTR systems.
• Experienced in subsea surveys and engineering including interpretation of geotechnical and
geophysical reports.
• Submarine cable design, and development of specifications and employers’ requirements.
• Understanding of offshore wind farm electrical systems and grid compliance.
• Strong leadership and decision making abilities.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management.
• Ability to work in multidisciplinary, international project environments.
Qualifications
Essential
• Degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline; chartership preferred.
• 7–10+ years of experience in HV submarine cables, offshore wind or transmission projects.
• Experience working with major cable OEMs or EPC contractors.
Desirable
• Project Management Qualification
With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.
Position Description
The successful candidate will be an experienced submarine cables engineer who will support the delivery of the Cables packages for offshore export cable and inter-array cable systems for Offshore Windfarm projects and grid development projects in Ireland and the United Kingdom. He/she will work as part of the team to ensure that all technical and commercial elements of the cables packages of the project and interactions with technical advisors/suppliers are managed effectively to best industry standards, safely and within budget. The successful candidate will be highly motivated, innovative, commercially driven and have a track record of successfully delivering technical design and construction projects.
Key Responsibilities
Responsibilities will cover the items below:
1. Engineering & Technical Leadership
• Provide expert end-to-end engineering for HV and EHV submarine cable projects at various stages of development for both fixed and dynamic cable applications for voltages ranging from 66 kV to 400 kV)
• Develop and review cable system designs, including conductor sizing, insulation selection,
armouring, and sheath configurations.
• Perform thermal, electrical, and mechanical analyses, including ampacity calculations and cable rating studies.
• Define technical requirements, specifications, and acceptance criteria for cables and accessories (joints, terminations, hang offs).
2. Project Delivery & Assurance
• Support the early-stage development and FEED phase of projects.
• Provide expertise for submarine cable packages across design, manufacturing, installation, and commissioning phases.
• Preparation of Employers Requirements for submarine cable projects.
• Oversee type testing, factory acceptance testing, Site Acceptance Testing at manufacturer
facilities.
• Design review and due diligence for submarine cable projects with respect to the Employer's Requirements.
• Manage engineering interfaces between cable suppliers, installation contractors, OEMs, and internal project teams. Work with contractors to investigate ways to optimise cable burial and route engineering.
• Ensure compliance with international standards (e.g., IEC 60228, IEC 62067, CIGRE, DNV
recommendations).
3. Installation & Marine Operations Support
• Provide engineering input into route engineering, burial assessments, and cable protection
strategies.
• Review installation methodologies including lay operations, jointing procedures, pull-ins and termination works.
• Support offshore operations, risk assessments, and readiness reviews.
4. Risk, Quality & HSE
• Lead failure mode analysis, risk mitigation strategies and reliability assessments.
• Manage quality assurance processes and ensure adherence to project specifications.
• Support root cause investigations for cable defects or installation issues.
• Integrate the HSE and environmental requirements set out by the project into the cable delivery strategy; provide package support to their development where necessary.
• Input into risk registers, HSE assessments and engineering decision logs for the cables and feed into wider project processes.
5. Stakeholder & Supply Chain Management
• Collaborate with cable manufacturers, industry bodies, installation contractors and key
stakeholders.
• Provide technical leadership in contract negotiations, tender evaluations, and supplier selection.
• Represent the project in technical meetings, design reviews, and industry forums.
Knowledge, Skills and Experience
Essential
• Minimum of 7 years’ relevant experience.
• Strong knowledge of HV/EHV cable design, materials, and manufacturing processes.
• Expertise in subsea cable installation engineering and marine operations including cable laying and
burial campaigns, cable embedment, submersible vehicle operations, vessel positioning and
commercial diving procedures.
• Experience with submarine cable installation and testing.
• Experience in technical and commercial evaluation of submarine cable systems.
• Experienced in contract preparation and evaluation for vessels and subsea operations.
• Proficient in H&S standards for terrestrial and offshore projects, including familiarity with CDMC /
IMO / IMCA requirements and recommendations.
• Strong stakeholder management capability and good communication skills.
• Strong project and programme management capability.
• Experience in managing and delivering complex projects.
• Experience in negotiating agreements and contracts of significant value.
• Good decision-making capability and judgement.
Desirable
• Proficiency in cable modelling tools (e.g. CYMCAP, COMSOL).
• Experienced in Dynamic Thermal Rating Systems such as DTS and RTTR systems.
• Experienced in subsea surveys and engineering including interpretation of geotechnical and
geophysical reports.
• Submarine cable design, and development of specifications and employers’ requirements.
• Understanding of offshore wind farm electrical systems and grid compliance.
• Strong leadership and decision making abilities.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management.
• Ability to work in multidisciplinary, international project environments.
Qualifications
Essential
• Degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline; chartership preferred.
• 7–10+ years of experience in HV submarine cables, offshore wind or transmission projects.
• Experience working with major cable OEMs or EPC contractors.
Desirable
• Project Management Qualification
With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.