Senior HVDC Cable Quality Specialist (m/f/d)

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 HVDC Cable Quality Specialist (m/f/d)

Start date: 01.12.2026 | Duration: 24 months, with an extension Option | Location / Assignment location: Berlin, Germany / hybrid, with travel | Contract type: Freelance / B2B

You will support a major offshore wind grid connection project involving high-voltage direct current (HVDC) cable systems on a freelance basis. The assignment will be onshore, with approximately 70% remote work, 25% onsite work in Berlin and 5% travel to manufacturing and testing sites across Europe.

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:

• Review cable system type tests for compliance with project specifications and quality requirements, including relevant activities performed by the cable manufacturer and its subcontractors.
• Identify, assess and classify non-conformities (NCs), evaluate their impact on cable system quality and project schedules, and recommend follow-up actions.
• Review root cause analyses and proposed corrective and preventive actions, monitor their implementation and verify their effectiveness.
• Maintain the NC and action register, and prepare technical assessments and recommendations for quality review meetings.
• Monitor cable manufacturing progress and assess manufacturing and test records to identify deviations, quality concerns and potential delays.
• Prepare regular quality and manufacturing progress reports and a final report summarising NC status, outstanding test results and documentation, key risks and recommended actions.
  
  

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

• A degree in electrical engineering, high-voltage engineering, materials engineering or cable technology, or an equivalent technical qualification.
• Solid project experience with HVDC cable systems or energy infrastructure of comparable voltage levels, manufacturing complexity and quality requirements, working with international cable manufacturers, subcontractors or testing organisations.
• Experience in managing non-conformities, reviewing root cause analyses, assessing corrective and preventive actions and verifying their effectiveness, as well as conducting or assessing factory audits and witnessed tests.
• Strong knowledge of high-voltage or HVDC cable manufacturing and quality assurance, including conductor materials, XLPE insulation extrusion, protective layers, cable accessories and final testing.
• Sound knowledge of relevant technical standards, specifications and test procedures, and the ability to assess manufacturing records, test reports and quality documentation, including non-conformity reports.
• German language skills at B2 level and English at C1 level.
• A structured, analytical approach, with the ability to document technical findings clearly and communicate effectively with manufacturers, testing specialists and project teams.
  
  

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.