Specialist / Principal Engineer - Cable Installation

Shape the future of the oceans with us; join our engineering team

Oceans5 is strengthening our engineering team and is looking for a Specialist / Principal Engineer to support complex marine installation projects through independent advisory services, engineering, and technical consultancy. In this role, you will play a key part in the planning, engineering, and execution of subsea and offshore cable installation campaigns, working closely with both engineers and offshore operations personnel.

At Oceans5, we believe in close collaboration between engineering and operations. This creates practical, robust solutions and offers a unique opportunity to develop your competence across the full project lifecycle, from early engineering and advisory phases to offshore execution.

About Oceans5

Oceans5 is a leading marine installation consultancy, providing expert engineering and project execution services to the offshore energy and marine industries. We are an independent company with short decision lines, a strong operational mindset, and a clear ambition to contribute to responsible solutions and positive change.

Our engagements range from supporting the installation of large offshore wind farms to pioneering new technologies and sustainable marine industries.

Responsibilities

As a Specialist / Principal Engineer – Cable Installation, your responsibilities may include:

• Lead and perform engineering and planning of subsea and offshore cable installation operations

• Preparation and review of installation methodologies, procedures, and work packages

• Provide independent technical advice and engineering consultancy to clients across project phases  

• Technical follow-up of cable installation activities during offshore execution

• Close collaboration with offshore personnel, project managers, and clients

• Contributing to continuous improvement of engineering methods, safety, and operational efficiency

• Supporting tender work and early-phase engineering

• For principal-level candidates: technical leadership, mentoring of engineers, and contribution to strategic development of Oceans5’s cable installation advisory and engineering competence  

‍Qualifications

We are looking for candidates with a strong technical foundation and practical understanding of marine operations:

• BSc or MSc in marine technology, mechanical engineering, naval architecture, or a related discipline

• Relevant experience with subsea or offshore cable installation projects

• Experience from offshore execution or close operational follow-up is an advantage

• Knowledge of installation analysis tools (e.g. OrcaFlex) is an advantage

• Structured, proactive, and able to manage your own tasks and priorities

• Fluent in English, written and spoken

‍What We Offer

• Multidisciplinary responsibilities with strong exposure to real projects

• Opportunity to shape your role and influence technical development

• An independent consultancy with short decision lines

• A collaborative culture where engineers and operators work closely together

• Flexible working environment and competitive terms and conditions

• Opportunities to mentor, lead, and help develop Oceans5’s capabilities

Why Oceans5?

At Oceans5, you will take real responsibility from day one, from preparing engineering deliverables and providing independent technical advice, to following up offshore execution. You will work alongside experienced engineers and marine operations specialists who value practical solutions and knowledge sharing.

If you want to work in a high‑trust environment with freedom, responsibility, and the ability to shape both your own role and the company’s development, we would love to hear from you.