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.