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.