Umbilical & Fiber Optic Cable (FOC) Engineer Offshore Shallow-Water Subsea Pipeline Project The Umbilical & FOC Engineer is responsible for the design, specification, manufacturing follow-up, installation engineering, and operational readiness of subsea umbilicals and fiber optic cables used in shallow-water pipeline projects. This role ensures all electrical, hydraulic, chemical injection, and fiber-optic systems meet project requirements and interface seamlessly with subsea and topside systems. Key Responsibilities Engineering Design & Technical Coordination
Develop design basis and specifications for subsea umbilicals, hydraulic/chemical lines, electrical cables, and fiber optics. Review umbilical cross-section design, electrical loading, tube sizing, and fiber-optic transmission performance. Ensure compliance with API 17E/F, ISO 13628, and DNV standards. Review cable data sheets, P&IDs, electrical schematics, and fatigue analyses.
Manufacturing & Factory Surveillance
Follow up vendor processes for tube welding, fiber-optic integration, and conductor manufacturing. Review FAT/EFAT procedures including OTDR tests, pressure testing, continuity, and insulation resistance tests. Ensure vendor compliance with ITPs, quality plans, and manufacturing procedures.
Installation Engineering Support
Review umbilical installation analyses including tension, bend radius control, and touch-down behavior. Support load-out, spooling, offshore lay, termination, and testing activities.
Interface Management
Interface with subsea controls for SCM power, signals, hydraulic capacities, and channel allocation. Interface with subsea structures for routing, supports, BU/BS selection, and tie-in frames. Interface with topsides for MCS/ICSS connectivity, hang-off, power, and communication. Interface with installation contractors for MBR limits, tension, and ROV operations. Interface with geotechnical and survey teams for seabed preparation, burial needs, and route optimization. Prepare commissioning procedures for hydraulic flushing, electrical checks, and fiber-optic communication tests. Support offshore OTDR tests, pressure testing, leak checks, and system energization. Ensure all as-built records and QA documentation are completed.
Technical Requirements
Expertise in subsea umbilical and fiber-optic cable engineering. Strong understanding of LV electrical systems, fiber-optic communication, and hydraulic/chemical injection lines. Skilled in OTDR analysis, electrical load calculations, and umbilical routing/design tools. Knowledge of API 17E/F, ISO 13628, and DNV-RP-F401 standards.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Subsea, or Telecommunications Engineering. 8-10 years of experience in umbilical/FOC engineering for offshore projects. Experience with vendor follow-up, FAT/EFAT, and offshore installation. Strong communication, coordination, and documentation skills.
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