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Head of Power Cable Technologies
full-timeDunfermline, Aberdeen City, Newcastle

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Dunfermline, Aberdeen City, Newcastle

Type

full-time

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Job Purpose

At TechnipFMC, we’re pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in Floating Offshore Wind — and we’re looking for a visionary engineer to help lead the charge. As a key member of our dedicated R&D team, you’ll play a central role in developing cutting‑edge Medium and High Voltage subsea power cable systems for our Dynamic Inter Array Cable System (DIAC). Working closely with our New Energies business segment, you’ll drive innovation from concept to qualification, helping us deliver world‑leading integrated solutions that will define the future of offshore wind.

If you’re passionate about engineering excellence, excited by complex technical challenges, and driven to make a real impact in the renewable energy transition, this is your opportunity to step into a pivotal role at the forefront of industry change.

Job Description

As a High-Medium Voltage Subsea Power Cable Chief Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in the development, qualification, and integration of our subsea dynamic power cable products for success of integrated Water Column EPCI offering for Floating Offshore Wind.

 

Core Responsibilities:

  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, develop, and optimize high and medium voltage power cables.
  • Provide technical governance of the supply chain for power core components.
  • Apply your knowledge of cable manufacturing processes to ensure quality and efficiency.
  • Specifying HV/MV testing to validate cable performance.
  • Analyse long-term performance and failure modes of HV/MV cables.
  • Ensure compliance and have participation with relevant standards (e.g., IEC, CIGRE).
  • Foster a network of experts in this field across clients, suppliers, academia, and industry recognised organisations
  • Developing a clear overview of the operational requirements for the developing floating offshore wind market through engagement with clients and other experts

You are meant for this job if:

Essential:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering.
  • Extensive relevant experience in subsea power cable engineering in the offshore wind and/or oil & gas sectors.
  • Proficiency in power core supply chain management, cable manufacturing, and HV/MV testing.

 

Desirable (beneficial but not mandatory):

  • Experience in mechanical testing and performance assessment of power cables.
  • Proficiency in electro-magnetic analysis for cable systems.
  • Knowledge of splicing/jointing power cables.
  • Knowledge of power cables termination techniques for service and testing.

Other facts

Tech stack
Electrical Engineering,Subsea Power Cable Engineering,Power Core Supply Chain Management,Cable Manufacturing,HV/MV Testing,Mechanical Testing,Electro-Magnetic Analysis,Splicing,Jointing Power Cables,Power Cables Termination Techniques

About TechnipFMC

TechnipFMC is a leading technology provider to the traditional and new energies industry, delivering fully integrated projects, products, and services.

With our proprietary technologies and comprehensive solutions, we are transforming our clients’ project economics, helping them unlock new possibilities to develop energy resources while reducing carbon intensity and supporting their energy transition ambitions.

Organized in two business segments — Subsea and Surface Technologies — we will continue to advance the industry with our pioneering integrated ecosystems (such as iEPCI™, iFEED™ and iComplete™), technology leadership and digital innovation.

Each of our approximately 20,000 employees is driven by a commitment to our clients’ success, and a culture of strong execution, purposeful innovation, and challenging industry conventions.

To learn more about us and how we are enhancing the performance of the world’s energy industry, go to TechnipFMC.com.

Team size: 10,001+ employees
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Industry: Oil and Gas

What you'll do

  • The role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to design and optimize high and medium voltage power cables, as well as providing technical governance of the supply chain for power core components. Additionally, the engineer will analyze long-term performance and ensure compliance with relevant standards.

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What does a Head of Power Cable Technologies do at TechnipFMC?

As a Head of Power Cable Technologies at TechnipFMC, you will: the role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to design and optimize high and medium voltage power cables, as well as providing technical governance of the supply chain for power core components. Additionally, the engineer will analyze long-term performance and ensure compliance with relevant standards..

Why join TechnipFMC as a Head of Power Cable Technologies?

TechnipFMC is a leading Oil and Gas company.

Is the Head of Power Cable Technologies position at TechnipFMC remote?

The Head of Power Cable Technologies position at TechnipFMC is based in Dunfermline, Scotland, United Kingdom and Aberdeen City, Scotland, United Kingdom. Contact the company through Clera for specific work arrangement details.

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