Project Engineer Onshore Cable Installation (HVDC Grid Connections, Germany)
Location: Remote, with travel in northern Germany and to Berlin (approx. 10%) Start: End of 2026 Duration: Until December 2031, extension possible Workload: Approx. 175 days per year, split equally across two projects Contract: [Freelance]
About the role
T.I.S. GmbH is looking for a Project Engineer for the onshore cable installation scope of two HVDC grid connection projects in the German Baltic Sea region. You work on the owner’s side for a German transmission system operator and provide the technical review of the cable supplier’s onshore installation campaign. Your assessments are the basis for the client’s technical decisions.
Your tasks
- Prepare technical assessments and analyses for the planning and execution of onshore cable installation
- Develop and document installation concepts, interface requirements and implementation approaches
- Review engineering documents, installation procedures and method statements from the cable supplier and its subcontractors
- Clarify engineering, execution and interface topics with the cable supplier and other contractors
- Analyse technical and interface risks and propose mitigation measures
- Prepare technical recommendations and decision-support documents for the client
- Prepare and review technical specifications for cable installation
- Document technical findings, quality observations and compliance with standards and permit conditions
What you bring
- Degree in a relevant field, such as mechanical, electrical, offshore or subsea engineering
- At least 5 years of experience in onshore power cable installation projects in a technical, engineering or project execution role
- Demonstrated experience with cable pulling into cable ducts
- At least 2 years working on behalf of a transmission system operator or comparable asset owner on onshore transmission or renewable energy projects
- Experience with high-voltage or extra-high-voltage onshore cable projects, covering civil works, installation, testing and commissioning
- Experience with interfaces between cable systems, substations, permitting and construction
- English at C1 level, written and spoken
- Knowledge of German construction law and permitting procedures. German language skills are a strong advantage.
How to apply
Upload your CV with project references for each relevant project: subject of the contract, period, client, your role and a short description of your activity. The client assesses candidates on these references.