Cable Engineering and Fabrication Engineer (all genders)

Skyborn Renewables is a pioneer and leading offshore wind developer and operator with more than 20 years' experience and a track record of approx. 7 GW developed around the globe to date. The competencies of our 300 employees cover the entire offshore wind value chain, including greenfield development, engineering and design, procurement, financing, construction management and asset management.

Do you want to make a difference? To advance the energy transition in an international and growing business field? Skyborn Renewables offers you the opportunity to do so.

With us, you can expect a dynamic environment with committed employees as well as the opportunity to break new ground and expand your skills.

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Cable Engineering and Fabrication Engineer (all genders)

The Cable Engineering and Fabrication Engineer is responsible for the design, technical coordination, and manufacturing follow-up of inter-array and export cables for Skyborn's offshore wind projects. The Cable Engineering and Fabrication Engineer ensures that cables are specified, designed, and fabricated in accordance with project requirements, employer requirements, international standards, and certification guidelines. Working closely with the remaining team members within the cable package, the Cable Engineering and Fabrication Engineer plays a key role in delivering high-quality and reliable cable systems fit for purpose and ready for offshore installation works across Skyborn's offshore wind projects.

• Responsible for identifying key challenges related to cables and cable protection for early project developments (origination, feasibility and concept)
• Responsible for providing market screening, technical assessments and recommendation towards top tier suppliers for cables and cable protection systems
• Responsible for providing assessment of cable sizing, length of cables, technical requirements (ER), cable layout, landfall assessment, etc.
• Define the technical requirements for inter-array and export cables for engineering and manufacturing
• Responsible for review and coordination of TQs, NCRs, supplier audits, etc.
• Responsible for cable route engineering, survey corridors and identifying boundaries / constraints relevant for cable layout
• Responsible for defining audits and inspection plans for cable supply
• Responsible for aligning mechanical interfaces to the cables (CPS, trenching / cable protection, subsea crossing, scour protection, rock placement, etc.) with other packages such as the wind turbine package (WTG) and foundation package (FOU)
• Responsible for reviewing and tracking fabrication processes, attending FATs, and quality assurance of documentation during cable production
• Coordinate engineering deliverables with cable manufacturers, including cable design, materials, and accessories

• Degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Systems, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field
• Several years of experience in cable design, engineering, or manufacturing – ideally within the offshore wind or subsea cable industry
• Solid understanding of subsea cable technologies, materials, and standards (e.g., IEC, CIGRÉ)
• Familiarity with electrical and mechanical cable testing procedures and quality assurance processes
• Strong coordination skills across internal disciplines and external manufacturers
• Ability to interpret technical drawings, specifications, and testing data
• Fluent in English; additional languages advantageous
• Willingness to travel to cable manufacturing and testing facilities as required
• Align on design basis for cable and cable protection systems (CPS) with cable suppliers and CPS suppliers
• Initiate the alignment on cable fabrication certification scope towards cable supplier together with the project certification team
• Coordinating site attendance visit, audits and inspections for cable manufacturing
• Ensuring all cable as-build documentation and test results are reviewed and accepted and archived as part of project documentation towards operation stage / handover
• Provide design input / specification to the cable transport and installation team to ensure cable handling and installation is done in accordance with employer requirements
• Contribute to risk assessments, HAZIDs, and readiness reviews throughout the engineering and manufacturing phases

• Permanent employment in an international company that is continuously expanding
• Mobile office regulation of 40% per week
• 30 days of vacation, extended with possible unpaid vacation days, afternoon off on your own birthday
• Open doors and room for your own ideas in a friendly, modern working environment
• Further education and training opportunities
• Company bicycle leasing (business bike) and company fitness (EGYM Wellpass)
• Central office location with direct access to public transportation
• Extraordinary company celebrations, team events and sporting events
• Other employee benefits: capital-forming benefits, subsidized company pension plan, bonus for employees who recruit employees