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Project Engineer

Posted 29 April 2025
Salary Competitive Salary (DOE)
LocationBerlin
Job type Permanent
Discipline Renewable Energy & Infrastructure
ReferenceGL-4216542108

Job description

​To plan, supervise, and execute the installation of high-voltage and fiber optic cables for onshore energy, grid, and infrastructure projects, ensuring compliance with technical, safety, and environmental standards.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Manage the end-to-end installation of underground and overhead cable systems, including trenching, laying, jointing, termination, and backfilling.

  • Oversee site surveys, route planning, and civil works to ensure optimal cable routing and minimal environmental impact.

  • Coordinate with project managers, contractors, and utility providers to align installation activities with project schedules.

  • Supervise cable pulling, splicing, and testing (e.g., HV withstand, OTDR, sheath testing) to ensure quality and compliance.

  • Conduct risk assessments and implement mitigation measures for safe and efficient operations.

  • Ensure adherence to industry standards (e.g., IEC, IEEE, local grid codes) and health & safety regulations.

  • Troubleshoot technical issues and provide on-site engineering support during installation.

Requirements:
  • Degree or diploma in Electrical, Civil, or Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent practical experience.

  • Proven experience in land cable installation for power transmission, distribution, or infrastructure projects.

  • Strong knowledge of cable jointing, termination techniques, and testing procedures.

  • Familiarity with cable installation equipment (e.g., cable ploughs, tensioners, winches).

  • Ability to interpret technical drawings and cable route maps.

  • Relevant safety certifications and permits for construction/utility work.

  • Willingness to travel and work on-site as required by project locations.