Senior Subsea Cables Engineer

Taylor Hopkinson is in search of a Senior Subsea Cables Engineer - a key role within the Offshore Renewable Business, focusing on the delivery of large-scale offshore wind projects in Europe and overseas.

The candidate will be working in Berlin, Germany.

Requirements:
* Knowledge and experience of high voltage power cables - Land and submarine, of offshore/marine sector, of fibre optic cables
* Health and safety management skills.
* Experience of engineering design and delivery.
* Offshore survival training
* Cultural awareness
* Language skills (main: English, also: Spanish, French or German)
* Chartered Engineer or equivalent professional status.
* Expertise in submarine cable design.
* Expertise in the use of FEM for rating of cables.
* Knowledge of Python, Matlab or advanced excel for engineering analysis.
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
* Engineering Degree
* Great skills in MS Office systems and other IT based project management software.
* Knowledge of health, safety and environmental legislation associated with offshore/marine construction projects.
* Comprehensive knowledge of engineering procedures, standards and guidance.
* Experience in working in highly skilled teams.
* Experience in independent work and in a team environment.
* Flexible to travel around Germany and overseas.

Responsibilities:

• Providing key engineering advice, assessments and recommendations to ensure delivery of a multi-contract package within time, to budget and quality following industry best practice and observing the maximum respect for Health, Safety and the Environment to ensure regulatory and legal compliance.
• Providing professional advice on engineering strategies / risk levels and commercial agreements to the key package
• Delivering consistent, high quality, cost effective engineering advice to the key packages and projects.
• Reviewing the documents, drawings and data submitted by Contractors to ensure compliance with contract and project requirements.
• Full consideration of health, safety and environmental requirements and adhered to in design to ensure compliance with legislation and industry best practice.
• Implementing offshore standards, procedures, tools, best practices and quality requirements for key work packages, ensuring that packages are delivered according to specification, budget and programme without compromising safety.
• Collaboration with the Lead Engineer and ensuring that the engineering team implements them to enhance business value.