Cable Engineer

SubCom•Picayune, MS
•Onsite

About The Position

Connecting Continents. Impacting Communities. The backbone of the Internet is a series of high-tech subsea fiber optic cables deployed throughout the globe - SubCom has deployed over 50% of them. Our employees ensure data communications networks are engineered, manufactured, deployed, and maintained to the highest standards, enabling faster and more reliable connectivity to communities worldwide. Every member of the SubCom team plays a role in an end-to-end process that is critical to enterprises, governments, big cities, and rural towns. We encourage, expect, and value creativity, thoughtful risk taking, openness to change, and diverse perspectives. Whether you’re a seasoned applicant seeking a new and exciting challenge, or you’re new to the workforce and looking for a flexible, rewarding, and fast-paced position with an innovative and stable organization (since 1953), SubCom has opportunities to advance your career.

Requirements

  • In-depth knowledge of all facets of Shore End Installations, Deep Sea Installations, Vessel Loading, Route Clearance Operations and Post Lay Inspection and Burial Operations.
  • Substantial domestic and foreign travels including extended assignments at Shore End Landing sites or on board cable laying vessels.
  • Basic engineering, math and computer skills are desirable for this position.
  • Charting and mapping skills.
  • Proficient in the use of Microsoft Word and Excel.
  • Strong communication, technical writing, computer, organization and interpersonal skills.
  • Candidates for positions with SubCom must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
  • Employment eligibility verification will be required at the time of hire.
  • Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
  • Please be sure to attach a resume to your application.
  • We are not able to consider applications without a resume.

Nice To Haves

  • BA/BS Engineering preferred

Responsibilities

  • Supervise activities associated with the installation of submarine cable systems.
  • Engineering and implementation of Deep Sea Installations, Vessel Loading, Route Clearance Operations and Post Lay Inspection and Burial Operations.
  • Assists with engineering and implementation of deep sea installations.
  • Works as a member of a team on activities associated with the installation of submarine cable systems.
  • Assists supervising engineer with vessel loading.
  • Writes methods of procedure for installation and loading activities.
  • Interface with customers.
  • Assists with internal and external training support as necessary.
  • Interface with all Marine Services functional engineering groups, Project Management, R&D, Newington Cable Factory, Cable Ships & Depots and external contractors.

Benefits

  • competitive salaries
  • medical
  • dental
  • vision
  • life and disability insurance coverages
  • FSA
  • HSA
  • generous vacation
  • paid sick leave
  • paid parental leave
  • paid holidays
  • tuition reimbursement
  • adoption assistance
  • a 401(k) plan with generous company match
  • shift differential
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