Position
The Subsea Cable Engineer will be responsible for supporting planning, engineering, survey, installation, testing and commissioning operations and maintenance of submarine fibre-optic cable systems. The role covers technical input across the full project lifecycle, from feasibility and route development through to marine survey, system design, manufacturing support, installation, acceptance and operational readiness.
The Engineer acts as a technical interface between the project owner, system supplier, marine installation contractor, permitting advisors, landing partners, cable landing station teams, network operators and other internal or external stakeholders.
The role will be part of the Connectivity – Projects team and reports to the Programme Director – Marine.
Location
Ideally based in an existing BW Digital location, such as Singapore or based remotely.
Key Responsibilities
Working with the Programme Director – Marine, the Subsea Cable Engineer has the following key responsibilities:
- Route and cable engineering works, including initial feasibility studies and pre- and post- Marine Route Survey route development in line with industry standards
- Manage Marine Route Survey works, including contractor management and contract deliverables
- Support procurement and contract negotiation
- Provide support during all phases of the project lifecycle, including design, installation and marine operations
- Manage Cable and Pipeline Crossing negotiations and agreements
- Manage and maintain project databases and documentation, including the production of reports and review of contractor/supplier reports
- Support permitting and regulatory compliance and approval activities
- Support Operations and Maintenance activities, with respect to any cable repair works
- Support the Connectivity – Projects team with industry engagement across local and international bodies
- Ability to travel as required
Qualifications & Experiences
- 10+ years working within the subsea infrastructure industry – telecoms specific is preferred but not essential
- Demonstrated experience in marine route design, including revising and updating designs pre- and post- Marine Route Survey activities
- Experience with data management using Geographic Information System (GIS) Software platform such as ESRI ArcGIS, QGIS, Global Mapper or similar.
- Knowledge of marine survey, route engineering, cable burial and cable protection techniques
- Familiarity with offshore installation methods, marine operations and vessel-based activities
- Understanding of cable crossings, third-party interface management and marine permitting processes
- Demonstrated experience with developing and negotiating technical volumes within Supply Contracts
- Direct experience in selecting and managing contractors, vendors or suppliers to deliver project outcomes
- Experience managing relevant contract deliverables with reference to technical compliance, cost and time management
- Experience with supporting on-going Operations and Maintenance activities
