Subsea Cable Package Owner

Working at CorPower Ocean you will be part of a world class team, determined to make big impact. We are on a mission to Power the Planet with clean electricity from ocean waves. We offer autonomy and flexibility, combined with personal responsibility. CorPower Ocean is a global leader in wave energy, with a technology that has shown game-changing performance. Your work will contribute to the global energy transition by unlocking one of the largest untapped sources of clean energy on earth. Since the start in 2012 CorPower has raised more than 115mEUR to take our wave energy technology to market, supporting a growing commercial project pipeline. Role : As Subsea Cable Package Owner, you will be responsible for the successful delivery of CorPower Ocean’s subsea cable systems, playing a pivotal role in defining and advancing novel systems for next-generation wave farms. You will own the design and engineering of the subsea cable system across the full lifecycle spanning from concept to detailed design, sourcing, installation and maintenance. The role is hands on and highly collaborative, working closely with other team members from the Electrical team, Marine Operations, Integration & Testing and Systems & Analysis – aiming to deliver robust, cost-effective and environmentally responsible Responsibilities : Subsystem ownership - Define and maintain system architecture, requirements, specifications and compliance - Own the full lifecycle of the Subsea Cable System including MV cables, fibre-optic cables, connectors, junction boxes and joints - Lead design reviews, FMECA’s, interface definitions and qualification plans Cross-disciplinary engineering - Steer key stakeholders and contributors across electrical engineering, subsea mechanical engineering, marine operations, and control hardware engineering - Ensure cable routing, load cases, install methods and structural interfaces are robust and validated Sourcing and supply chain - Lead technical engagement with suppliers and manufacturers of cables, connectors, junction boxes and protection systems - Define FAT, Type Tests and overall qualification programmes - Own longer-term supplier roadmap for all subsea cable system components Installation, Operation and Maintenance - Work with the marine operations team to validate installation feasibility, seabed and protection requirements and installation or dynamic loading - Derive and use system performance and reliability metrics into design lifecycle - Ensure installation, maintenance and serviceability of subsea cable system Certification and Commercial - Ensure compliance with DNV, IEC and CIGRE standards and lead related documentation (internal and compliance) - Support commercial project teams with subsea cable system input and consenting for upcoming commercial farms Skills and Qualifications: - BSc or a MSc degree in electrical, mechanical, marine, subsea engineering or related disciplines with minimum of 7 years of relevant experience. - Significant experience in subsea cables, power cables, subsea connectors and subsea distribution systems - Solid understanding of subsea mechanical behaviour, fatigue, bending, terminations and static/dynamic cable design - Hands-on experience with testing, qualification and supplier engagement - Demonstrated experience in leading cross-functional teams and system-level ownership - Experience in offshore wind, subsea oil and gas or other marine sectors is preferred - Familiarity with some or all DNV-RP-0360, IEC 63026, CIGRE 623 (and related); IEC 61936-1; API 17F (and related) is also preferred. As a person, you: - are striving for excellence, put quality into everything you do - are self-motivated and constantly seek the most efficient ways to work - search for simple and sustainable solutions to difficult problems - love to learn new things, and take pride in constantly developing your skills - are persistent, knowing it takes stamina to reach pioneering goals - see your tasks through to completion - are comfortable in presenting your solutions internally and externally - are data driven and strive to always back your points with solid analysis