Design Engineer – Cable Systems

Location
Netherlands
Posted
Oct 9, 2026
Last seen
Oct 13, 2026

About the role

DEME is searching for a motivated design engineer to reinforce our cable system design team. If you are a young professional with engineering expertise in relevant industry, this is an excellent opportunity to join an experienced team of engineers specialized in the successful delivery of cable projects. As a design engineer, you will be leading the cable design aspects of different projects and tenders. Together, we work on DEME’s vision of creating a sustainable future.

Your responsibilities

- Lead the design and engineering activities for offshore wind, inter-array, export and interconnector cable systems. - Provide technical support throughout project execution and tender activities. - Review and verify cable system designs, calculations and supplier deliverables. - Ensure compliance with project specifications and relevant industry standards such as IEC, ISO, DNV and CIGRE. - Support cable ampacity studies, short-circuit assessments and electrical system evaluations. - Verify cable type testing, qualification programmes and certification requirements. - Contribute to technical risk assessments and identify opportunities for optimization. - Support technical clarifications during tender phases and provide engineering input for cost estimates and schedules. - Assist manufacturing, installation, testing and commissioning activities. - Participate in FATs, mock-ups and offshore testing campaigns. - Perform site visits and offshore assignments to support troubleshooting and project delivery. - Contribute to HAZID, HAZOP, lessons learned sessions and continuous improvement initiatives. - Ensure compliance with DEME's QHSES standards and safety culture.

Your profile

- Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or another relevant engineering discipline. - Minimum 2 years of experience in offshore wind, subsea cables, power transmission or electrical infrastructure projects. - Knowledge of HVAC and/or HVDC cable systems is a strong asset. - Familiarity with offshore electrical infrastructure, cable design principles and industry standards. - Experience working with suppliers, contractors and multidisciplinary engineering teams. - Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a structured engineering mindset. - Comfortable working in an international project environment and interacting with various stakeholders. - Willingness to travel internationally and occasionally support offshore activities. - Fluent in English, both written and spoken. - A proactive team player who combines ownership, collaboration and a continuous improvement mindset.

Our offer

- An extensive mobility program for a healthy work-life balance. - A permanent training track which allows you to develop yourself personally and professionally. - A stimulating, innovative workplace with growth opportunities. - A people-oriented environment with an interactive health program and a focus on employee wellbeing.