Cable Design Engineer – Offshore Wind

Cable Design Engineer – Offshore Wind

Location: Poland

Working Pattern: Remote with travel to project sites across Europe and the UK

Sector: Renewable Energy / Offshore Wind

Contract Type: To be confirmed

The Opportunity

Spencer Ogden is seeking an experienced Electrical Cable Design Engineer to support the engineering and delivery of offshore wind projects across Europe and the wider EMEA region.

This is an excellent opportunity for an electrical engineering professional with a strong background in offshore wind, high-voltage (HV) cable systems and electrical infrastructure to take ownership of cable design activities, coordinate multidisciplinary engineering teams and ensure projects are delivered safely, efficiently and to the highest technical standards.

Working closely with internal engineering teams, external design consultants, cable manufacturers, installation contractors and procurement stakeholders, you will play a key role in the design, specification and technical delivery of offshore wind cable systems.

The successful candidate will bring experience in the design and engineering of offshore wind cable infrastructure, including inter-array cables, export cables and onshore grid connection systems, alongside a strong understanding of relevant European standards, electrical design requirements and offshore installation considerations.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate electrical cable design activities for offshore wind projects, covering inter-array cables, export cables and associated onshore cable infrastructure.
• Develop and review electrical cable designs, technical specifications, calculations and engineering documentation.
• Undertake cable sizing calculations, including current carrying capacity, voltage drop, short-circuit withstand and thermal performance.
• Support the design and engineering of HV and extra-high-voltage (EHV) cable systems, including 33kV, 66kV, 132kV, 220kV and 400kV applications where applicable.
• Review cable routing, installation methodologies, burial requirements and cable protection systems.
• Coordinate with offshore foundation, substation, electrical, civil and installation engineering teams to ensure design integration.
• Review technical documentation from cable manufacturers, suppliers and external engineering consultants.
• Ensure cable designs comply with project specifications, contractual requirements, applicable international standards and relevant grid regulations.
• Support the preparation of technical specifications, tender documentation and equipment procurement packages.
• Evaluate technical proposals from cable suppliers and installation contractors, identifying technical risks and opportunities for optimisation.
• Support cable installation engineering, including burial assessments, cable crossings, pull-in arrangements and offshore installation constraints.
• Identify opportunities for value engineering, improved cable routing and cost-effective technical solutions.
• Manage engineering risks, technical queries and design escalations throughout the project lifecycle.
• Ensure engineering deliverables are completed on schedule and meet project quality and safety requirements.
• Travel to project sites and attend engineering meetings across Europe and the UK as required.

Key Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Engineering or a related technical discipline.
• Minimum of five years' relevant electrical engineering experience, ideally within offshore wind, subsea cable systems or HV electrical infrastructure.
• Proven experience in the design, engineering or technical delivery of offshore wind cable systems.
• Strong knowledge of offshore wind electrical infrastructure, including inter-array cables, export cables and offshore/onshore substations.
• Experience with HV and EHV cable design, including cable sizing, load calculations, thermal analysis and short-circuit calculations.
• Understanding of subsea cable installation, cable routing, burial depth requirements and cable protection systems.
• Familiarity with 33kV and 66kV inter-array cable systems and 132kV, 220kV or 400kV export cable systems.
• Strong understanding of relevant IEC, CIGRE and other applicable international cable design standards.
• Experience reviewing electrical design drawings, cable schedules, single-line diagrams and technical specifications.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and relevant electrical engineering design and calculation software.
• Understanding of offshore wind EPC project delivery, procurement processes and engineering interfaces.
• Experience coordinating external engineering consultants, cable manufacturers and multidisciplinary project stakeholders.
• Strong communication, leadership and stakeholder management skills, with a practical and solution-oriented approach.
• Fluency in both Polish and English is essential.
• Offshore wind experience and additional technical certifications would be advantageous.

What We're Looking For

We are looking for a technically capable Electrical Cable Design Engineer with a strong understanding of offshore wind electrical infrastructure and the ability to take ownership of cable engineering deliverables.

You will be comfortable working across multiple engineering disciplines, managing external stakeholders and ensuring cable designs are technically compliant, commercially viable and suitable for offshore installation.

The ideal candidate will have experience taking cable design packages from early engineering and specification through detailed design, procurement and installation support.

You should demonstrate strong engineering judgement, attention to detail and the ability to work effectively within an international project environment.

Why Apply?

• Work on major offshore wind and renewable energy infrastructure projects across Europe and the EMEA region.
• Take ownership of electrical cable engineering deliverables on large-scale offshore wind developments.
• Collaborate with international engineering teams, cable manufacturers and installation contractors.
• Contribute to the development of critical offshore wind electrical infrastructure.
• Benefit from a flexible remote or hybrid working arrangement, with travel to project sites as required.

About Spencer Ogden

Spencer Ogden is a global specialist recruitment consultancy, partnering with leading organisations across the energy, infrastructure, engineering and technology sectors.

We connect skilled professionals with opportunities to contribute to the energy transition and the development of critical infrastructure worldwide.

Interested? Apply today or contact the Spencer Ogden team to discuss the opportunity in more detail.