Shore End Cable Engineer

Overview

Are you looking for an opportunity with plenty of growth potential? Do you enjoy working in an exciting, fast-paced, collaborative environment? Are you interested in working with the world's most innovative companies to create a more connected world?

Connecting Continents. Impacting Communities. The backbone of the Internet is a series of high-tech subsea fiber optic cables deployed throughout the globe - Sub Com has deployed over 50% of them. Our employees ensure data communications networks are engineered, manufactured, deployed to the highest standards, enabling faster and more reliable connectivity to communities worldwide. Every member of the Sub Com team plays a role in an end-to-end process that is critical to enterprises, governments, big cities, and rural towns.

We encourage, expect, and value creativity, thoughtful risk taking, openness to change, and diverse perspectives. Whether you re a seasoned applicant seeking a new and exciting challenge, or you re new to the workforce and looking for a flexible, rewarding, and fast-paced position with an innovative and stable organization (since 1953), Sub Com has opportunities to advance your career.

The Shore End and Terrestrial Cable Engineer is responsible for the planning, engineering, and installation of the shore end and terrestrial land cable in support of Sub Com s undersea cable system implementations. Reporting to the Senior Manager - Shore Ends & Terrestrial Cable Installation. This position is an integral part of Sub Com s Marine Services department.

• The Shore End and Terrestrial Cable Engineer role includes planning, engineering and implementation of shore end installations and burial, pre-laid shore end cable vessel loading, near shore route clearance, post lay inspection burial operations, terrestrial cable installation, HDD operations, cable splicing, ocean ground bed installation, testing as well as subcontractor evaluation, selection, and oversight and related documentation for all activities.
• Interfaces with most operational groups within Sub Com, Project Management, Project Coordination, R&D, Cable Factory, Maintenance, Cable Ships, Cable Depots, Procurement, Contracting, and External Contractors and Suppliers.
• Direct responsibility for performing the engineering, planning, hands-on on cable jointing and testing as well as on-site supervision for shore end and terrestrial cable installation anywhere in the world.
• Conduct site surveys and produce the survey report, detailed statements of work and method of procedures, bills of material, requests for quotes/information, etc.
• The Shore End Engineer must be a "team player" and easily get along with others in order to be successful in this role.
• Frequent customer interface. The Shore End Engineer will be the only Sub Com representative on the site in a foreign country and must be adept at personally interacting with international customers in a positive and non-confrontational manner to shape a favorable view of Sub Com.
• Substantial foreign and domestic travel including extended assignments at Shore End Landing sites or on-board cable laying vessels, including Orange-listed countries and select Red-listed countries may be required. Travel is expected 20-50% of the time, with emergency travel possible to support repairs on a 24/7 basis.
• Functions independently with minimal guidance in performing complex technical work.

• BS degree in Mechanical, Civil Engineering or Construction Management is desired.
• Other engineering degrees, telecommunications, outside plant, and construction planning, business, engineering and installation experience would also be considered.
• Knowledge of Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) regulations and adherence.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills are a must, due to the high degree of customer interaction required.
• Ability to produce written documentation including RFI/ RFP s, methods of procedures, operational narratives, status reports, etc is a critical aspect of the position.
• Ability to work under pressured deadlines while remaining positive and flexible. Must possess a positive, "can do" attitude, strong work ethic, and have a continuous improvement attitude.
• The ability to function autonomously and to make timely, effective decisions.
• Excellent organizational skills, attention to details, and ability to multi-task.
• A high level of PC proficiency is also a key requirement. Must be able to effectively use the Microsoft Office software line, such as Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Project, and Outlook and produce diagrams and various digital presentation type documentation.
• AutoCAD and MS Project experience is highly preferred.
• Ability to pass Fit for Duty medical exam
• Ability to pass Sub Com s cable splicing and jointing qualification training class is a requirement for employment. Basic use of tools and ability to learn splicing and cable testing skills is required, including OTDR and Insulation testing.
• Basic Math,…