Offshore Lead Cables Engineer

Offshore Lead Cables Engineer for a major offshore wind project in Ireland Responsibilities Provide expert end-to-end engineering for HV and EHV submarine cable projects at various stagesof 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, armoring, 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 Support the early-stage development and FEED phase of projects. Provide expertise for submarine cable packages across design, manufacturing, installation, and commissioning phases. 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. 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. 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.