Project Engineer (Underground Works)

Our client is a leading provider of high-voltage cable solutions for major energy projects worldwide. For Dunkirk and Bretagne, our client is responsible for:

• Engineering & Design: Detailed electrical and mechanical design of the underground cable system.
• Supply: Manufacturing and delivery of 225 kV HVAC underground power cables and accessories.
• Civil Works: Construction of the Transition Joint Bays (only for Dunkirk)
• Storage & Logistics: Onshore storage and handling of cables prior to installation.
• Cable System Assembly: Jointing & termination Works for all cable connections, performed from specialized personnel.
• Commissioning Tests: For the whole cable system

About the Projects

The Dunkirk Offshore Wind Farm is a flagship renewable energy project off the coast of northern France, delivering up to 600 MW of clean electricity to the national grid. The grid connection system includes two 225 kV HVAC export cable links, each comprising a submarine section (~16 km) and an underground section (~6.2 km). This large-scale EPCI project involves complex engineering, civil works, and strict environmental and safety standards.

The Bretagne Sud Project is the mutualized connection of two Offshore floating wind farms with the french national grid. The Offshore wind farms are located off the South Brittany coast and are of total power of 750 MW. The project includes, οne Offshore Substation (owned by RTE) and three HVAC 225 kV export Cable Links. The total HVAC 225 kV export cable length is 145 km (1x 49km and 2x 48km) and the total onshore cable length is 81 km (3x 27km).

Role Purpose

As Project Engineer, you will support as part of the project team the engineering, coordination, and execution of all activities related to the underground cable system, including civil works, cable installation, assembly, and testing from the the Landfall Transition Joint Bays to the Onshore Substation.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare, review and coordinate underground cable system design and civil works plans.
• Ensure compliance with Employer’s Requirements and client specifications.
• Supervise civil works cable laying & installation activities.
• Coordinate jointing and termination works for power and fiber optic cables.
• Organize electrical and optical tests (TDR, OTDR, voltage tests).
• Validate conformity certificates and commissioning reports.
• Liaise with client, civil contractors, logistics companies, authorities (if necessary) and the end client.
• Manage technical interfaces.

Quality & Documentation

• Maintain accurate records of installation and testing.
• Ensure compliance with QA/QC plans and contractual deliverables.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations.

Qualifications & Skills

• Engineering degree (Electrical, Civil, or related).
• Located in North France.
• Ability to travel on site.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in underground cable installation or similar projects.
• Knowledge of HV cable systems.
• Familiarity with HSE standards and quality systems.
• Strong coordination and communication skills.

Additional Requirements

• Ability to manage subcontractors and ensure compliance with technical and safety requirements.
• Experience in projects preferably in EPCI or energy sector.
• Competence in interpreting technical drawings, specifications, and contractual documents.