Senior Subsea Cable Route Engineer

As we expand our subsea cables division, we are looking for a Senior Subsea Cable Route Engineer to join our team in the UK.

Job title:

Senior Subsea Cable Route Engineer

Company:

Pelagian

Contract:

Full Time, Permanent

Location:

Wiltshire, UK

Company overview

Pelagian, an OEG Renewables Company is a leading provider of subsea engineering strategy and expertise around the globe. We provide a fully integrated turnkey service to our partners based on the wide ranging knowledge of our consultants. We contribute to all aspects of submarine cable projects, providing the relevant technical and commercial expertise at all stages of the project life cycle. With over 25 years of industry experience, our consultants can contribute to every aspect of your engineering project; providing the relevant technical and commercial knowledge every step of the way.

Core purpose

Conducting comprehensive analyses and effectively utilizing marine survey data within Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and Computer-Aided Design (CAD) software. This includes the preparation of detailed technical reports, which encompass desktop studies, thorough engineering reports, and in-depth technical risk assessments focused on identifying natural, anthropogenic, and environmental hazards. Additionally, performing site visits to cable landing points is essential to gather firsthand observations and ensure accurate data collection and analysis.

Key responsibilities and accountabilities

  • Cable route engineering
  • Technical report writing
  • Site visits to cable landing points

Skills and experiences

  • 5+ years’ experience in subsea telecom, marine geophysical survey or offshore renewables
  • MakaiPlan/ARCGIS and/or QGIS
  • Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project)
  • Experience in marine cable route survey acquisition and data processing.
  • AutoCAD and digital terrain modelling
  • Cable burial risk assessment, experience of ploughing, trenching and ROV jetting tools
  • Marine permitting - desk top research and acquisition

Qualifications

  • A Hydrographic Survey, Marine Geophysics or Geomatics/Geographic Information Science Degree is essential
  • A Master’s degree in marine geoscience discipline is desirable
Senior Subsea Cable Route Engineer