Senior Offshore Cable Installation Engineer (m/f/d) in Berlin

Do you want to play an active role in shaping the energy transition? At SeaRenergy, you'll work on challenging offshore wind and energy infrastructure projects in an international environment. Our 361° Offshore Expertise means comprehensive support across the entire project lifecycle – plus the extra degree that makes the difference. We go the extra mile for our customers, projects, and people. This creates diverse opportunities for professional growth – within our own teams or through exciting project assignments with our clients.

We are currently seeking an experienced

Senior Offshore Cable Installation Engineer (m/f/d)

Start date: 1 December 2026 | Duration: until 31 July 2028 (approx. 400 service days, extension possible) | Location / Assignment location: Berlin, Rostock area & offshore (Baltic Sea) | Contract type: Freelance / B2B

You will support a German transmission system operator on a freelance basis with the export cable installation of a Baltic Sea offshore grid connection with a capacity of around 927 MW. The assignment will be hybrid (around 50% remote, with onsite work in Berlin and the Rostock area and offshore campaigns) and is planned as a Monday-to-Friday schedule. Depending on project requirements, weekend work may also be required.

We expressly welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of gender, background, or other personal characteristics.

As part of your role, you will be entrusted with the following responsibilities:

• Represent the client on the EPCI installation of the offshore export cables and interlink, supporting on-time, contract-compliant and cost-stable delivery
• Review and comment on method statements, technical queries, Variation Orders and non-conformance reports from the cable contractors
• Prepare Variation Order Requests for cable installation, seabed intervention, cable burial and offshore substation pull-in and routing
• Lead technical meetings with the cable contractors and manage internal and external interfaces, including the offshore substation package
• Obtain approvals for offshore campaigns, involve the Marine Warranty Surveyor and close out permit conditions with the permitting team
• Supervise cable construction offshore on both substations and coordinate technical releases with the client’s cable technology experts

Does your profile meet most of these requirements? We look forward to your application.

• A completed degree or technical qualification in engineering, e.g. offshore, civil, marine or electrical engineering, geotechnics or nautical science
• Extensive international experience in offshore engineering consultancy, especially submarine cable or pipeline installation and burial, including landfall concepts and works in shallow and deep water
• Sound knowledge of geotechnics, geophysics and geology, and the ability to assess method statements for cable laying and related offshore works
• Very good English (most project documentation is in English) and confident use of MS Office
• Unrestricted EU work permit
• A confident, structured communicator who leads technical discussions with contractors and works independently in an international project team

Certificates:

• Minimum required certificates:
  • GWO package (First Aid, Fire Awareness, Manual Handling, Sea Survival incl. Boat transfer, Working at Heights)
  • Offshore Medical (NOGEPA, AWMF, UGOK)
  • Driving licence for passenger cars (class B)

To support a successful collaboration throughout the project, we offer the following benefits:

• A diverse and challenging role in a forward-thinking offshore wind company
• Collaboration with a highly experienced and motivated international team
• Insight into cutting-edge projects in a fast-evolving energy sector
• Clear coordination, streamlined onboarding, and professional project support
• The opportunity to build long-term relationships and future project opportunities with SeaRenergy

You can expect a varied role with a high level of personal initiative and responsibility in a dynamic team within the offshore wind energy sector. You will gain valuable hands-on experience and have the opportunity to develop both professionally and personally.

Have we sparked your interest?

Feel free to apply even if your profile does not fully meet all the requirements, as we value a willingness to learn just as much as professional expertise.