Senior Cable Installation Engineer (EIC, Deepwater)
telcomarineSpringfield (IL)
Senior Cable Installation Engineer (EIC, Deepwater)
Posted 17 days ago
telcomarineSpringfield (IL)
SENIORITY
Senior
About the role
Location: Offshore & WFH, International
Start Date: ASAP (onshore preparation) | Offshore from March 2027
Contract Type:
Long-term contract, 183 offshore days per year, with the option of a permanent position for the right candidate
Locations: Global locations
About the Role:
We are recruiting on behalf of a major subsea cable contractor for an experienced Senior Cable Installation Engineer/EIC with a strong deepwater background to join an international installation programme. This is primarily a hands-on technical role. The successful candidate will be involved from the pre-project phase, participating in HAZID/HAZOP and design reviews onshore, before mobilising offshore for installation campaigns. We are looking for someone who has been at the sharp end of deepwater cable lay operations — someone who has dealt with technical challenges as they arise offshore, and has direct experience with repeatered systems and branching units in deepwater environments.
Key Responsibilities:
- Hands-on management and troubleshooting of deepwater cable lay operations
- Technical oversight of repeatered system installation including branching units
- Participation in onshore HAZID/HAZOP and design review sessions prior to offshore mobilisation
- Acting as senior technical lead during marine installation campaigns
- Working closely with vessel teams, project management and client representatives offshore
- Shift supervision and management of installation activities
- Daily reporting and documentation
Required Experience:
- Minimum 10 years experience in subsea cable installation
- Proven deepwater experience, 2500m WD or greater
- Direct experience with repeatered subsea fibre optic cable systems
- Experience with branching units
- Makai lay system experience preferred
- Experience working across multiple installation vessels internationally
- Ability to act as OIM or senior client representative is a strong advantage
- Valid offshore certifications (BOSIET, OGUK medical)
- What's on Offer
- Competitive day rate183 guaranteed offshore days per year minimum
- Work from home days
- Long-term stability with a growing international programme
- Potential for permanent position for the right candidate
- Travel and expenses covered
How to Apply: Please send your CV and expected day rate to
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