Senior Cable Installation Engineer (EIC, Deepwater)

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 rate
• 183 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 View email address on click.appcast.io