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.