Position Title: Umbilical & Fiber Optic Cable Engineer
Project Location: Italy / Offshore Mediterranean Projects
Industry: Oil & Gas - Offshore / Subsea Engineering
Department: Subsea / Offshore Engineering
Reporting To: Subsea Engineering Manager / Project Manager
Job Purpose
The Umbilical & Fiber Optic Cable Engineer is responsible for the engineering, design review, installation support, testing, and integrity management of subsea umbilicals and fiber optic cable systems for offshore oil & gas developments. The role ensures technical compliance, operational reliability, and safe execution of offshore installation activities.
Key Responsibilities
- Coordinate engineering activities related to subsea umbilicals and fiber optic cable systems.
- Review and validate design documents, routing studies, technical specifications, and installation procedures.
- Support FEED, detailed engineering, procurement, fabrication, testing, and offshore installation phases.
- Interface with subsea, pipeline, telecom, instrumentation, and installation contractors.
- Monitor manufacturing progress, FAT/SIT activities, and quality inspections.
- Ensure compliance with project specifications, international standards, and client requirements.
- Participate in offshore installation campaigns, cable laying, pull-in, termination, and commissioning activities.
- Support troubleshooting of fiber optic communication systems and subsea control systems.
- Review installation analyses including:
- Cable routing
- Mechanical protection
- Bend radius verification
- Dynamic analysis
- Crossing studies
- Coordinate risk assessments and HSE requirements for offshore activities.
- Prepare technical reports, engineering queries, deviation requests, and lessons learned documentation.
- Support integrity monitoring and maintenance strategies for installed systems.
Technical Scope
The role may involve
- Subsea umbilicals
- Fiber optic communication cables
- Electro-hydraulic control systems
- Offshore telecom systems
- Subsea production systems (SPS)
- Dynamic and static cables
- Cable laying operations
- ROV intervention support
- Offshore hook-up & commissioning
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Marine Engineering, or related discipline.
- Minimum 7-10 years of experience in offshore Oil & Gas projects.
- Proven experience with subsea umbilical and fiber optic cable systems.
- Offshore installation experience is highly preferred.
- Knowledge of subsea production systems and offshore construction methodologies.
Technical Knowledge
Strong understanding of:
- Fiber optic transmission systems
- Subsea control systems
- Umbilical design and installation
- Cable protection systems
- Offshore installation vessels and equipment
- International offshore standards (DNV, API, IEC)
- Testing and commissioning procedures
Skills & Competencies
- Strong coordination and engineering management skills
- Excellent communication and reporting abilities
- Problem-solving and analytical capabilities
- Ability to work under offshore operational constraints
- Team-oriented with multicultural project exposure
- Fluent English mandatory
Software & Tools
- MS Office Suite
- AutoCAD / MicroStation
- Offshore engineering software
- Cable analysis and routing tools
- Knowledge of OrcaFlex is an advantage
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