Shore Ends Project Engineer (7127)

Are you looking for an opportunity with plenty of growth potential? Do you enjoy working in an exciting, fast-paced, collaborative environment? Are you interested in working with the world’s most innovative companies to create a more connected world? 

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 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. 

Position Overview 

The Shore End and Terrestrial Project Engineer is responsible for the planning, immigration/work permits/VISA’s, procurement, tracking, logistics to ensure the worldwide Shore Ends installation program has the tools needed for success. Reporting to the Senior Manager – Shore Ends & Terrestrial Cable Installation. This position is an integral part of SubCom’ s Marine Services department.

Activities include planning, logistics, tracking milestones, and purchasing in support of shore end installations and burial, pre-laid shore end cable vessel loading, near shore route clearance, post lay inspection burial operations, terrestrial cable installation, HDD operations, cable splicing, ocean ground bed installation, and related documentation for all activities. 

Responsibilities 

• The position is expected to oversee logistics as well as supervise planning activities associated with the installation and construction of submarine cable systems and associated land cable routes. 
• Activities this position is responsible for include the planning and implementation for Shore End Installations, drafting and submitting purchase order requisitions, receipting for items, correlating receipted items with Bills of Materials (BOMs),  planning and projecting dates when items need to ship, verifying the accuracy of materials invoices, timelines to obtain personnel travel Visa’s and work permits, ensuring that tools make it back to the Depot, and other tasks as directed.
• Interfaces with most operational groups within SubCom, Finance, Project Management and Coordination, Environmental Health and Safety, R&D, Cable Factory, Maintenance, Cable Ships, Cable Depots, Procurement, Contracting, Marine Logistics, and External Contractors and Suppliers.
• Track field work travel dates, liaise with internal and contracted Visa Specialists, and ensure field personnel get appropriate instructions and submit for Visa’s/work permits on appropriate deadlines. 
• The Shore End Ops Engineer must have excellent communication skills and effectively work with technical and non-technical teams.
• Frequent internal customer interface. The Shore End Ops Engineer will need to favorably shape a stakeholder’s opinion of the Shore Ends Group. As such, the Shore End Ops Engineer must be very adept at personally interacting with our internal customers in a very positive and non-confrontational manner.
• Possible foreign and domestic travel including extended assignments at Shore End Depot and Office sites may be required. While travel will be based on business needs, the Shore End Ops Engineer will be expected to travel 5-10% of the time.
• Functions independently with minimal guidance in performing complex planning and logistical work.

Qualifications 

• Excellent organizational skills, attention to details, and ability to multi-task.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills are a must, due to the high degree of stakeholder interaction required.
• Take ownership and maintain shared database of project tracking information including critical milestones and “need-by” dates for actions.
• Critical thinking aptitude (problem solving and identifying areas for improvement)
• Knowledge of budgeting and budget forecasting/management.
• 2-5 years prior experience desired.
• Knowledge of Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) regulations and adherence.
• Ability to produce written documentation including purchase order requests, plans, work instructions, status reports, etc., is a critical aspect of the position.
• Ability to work under pressured deadlines while remaining positive and flexible. Must possess a positive, “can do” attitude, strong work ethic, and have a continuous improvement attitude.
• A high level of PC proficiency is also a key requirement. Must be able to effectively use the Microsoft Office software line, such as Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Project, and Outlook and produce diagrams and various digital presentation type documentation.
• Review own and others planning and performance, trend metrics, identify problems and propose solutions.
• Excel and MS Project experience is highly preferred.
• Ability to work well in group / collaborative settings.
• Experience with Math & Statistics, Computer Operations
• BS degree in Business, Logistics, Engineering or Construction Management is desired.
• Other degrees, telecommunications, outside plant, and construction planning, business, engineering and installation experience would also be considered.
• 10-20% domestic travel.

NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organization. 

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. 

Our selection procedure is based on local, state and federal law.

Please be sure to attach a resume to your application. We are not able to consider applications without a resume. 

BENEFITS 

SubCom offers a comprehensive benefits package, including but not limited to: 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, and a 401(k) plan with generous company match. Additionally, some positions may be eligible for shift differential. 

AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL EMPLOYER OPPORTUNITY 

SubCom is committed to providing a work environment that prohibits discrimination based on age, color, disability, ethnicity, marital status, national origin, race, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability or any other characteristics protected by applicable law or regulation. 

SubCom engineers, manufactures, and installs subsea fiber optic data cables - the unsung heroes of global communication. With an unrelenting focus on quality, reliability, and value, SubCom offers flexible end-to-end building blocks for the high-tech networks that are the backbone of the world's digital infrastructure. While the company's origins date back to the mid-19th century, SubCom has deployed enough cable to circle the equator more than 25 times since its entry into the communications industry in 1955.

SUBCOM’S CORE VALUES 

Quality   -   Accountability   -   Teamwork   -   Innovation