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Draftman – Mechanical Designer

Published on May 26, 2026

Project Snapshot

Client  international submarine HV cable manufacturer 

Contract  : Fixed term 

Work mode : Onsite 

Seniority  : Senior (5+ years) 

Start : ASAP (replacement assignment) 

Languages : Fluent English (mandatory). Norwegian or French a plus. 

Description

The opportunity

Join the cable accessories and offshore structures design team of a leading international submarine HV cable manufacturer. The role supports the design and fabrication of steel structures and mechanical assemblies that enable the manufacture, transport and offshore installation of HVDC and HVAC submarine cable systems for major grid interconnection, offshore wind export and subsea oil and gas programmes.

What you will do

  • Produce 3D models and 2D fabrication drawings for offshore steel structures and cable accessories

  • Develop welded and forged mechanical parts (buoyancy tanks, saddles, riser bases, termination supports)

  • Prepare loading, transport and offshore installation drawings (cathodic protection, insulation, marking)

  • Apply welding, NDT and cathodic protection standards across deliverables

  • Liaise with design engineers, manufacturing workshops and installation teams

What we offer

Fixed term assignment with a top-tier global submarine cable group. Onsite role at a flagship Norwegian production facility. Direct exposure to flagship HVDC interconnector and offshore wind export programmes shaping the European and global grid.

Required Qualification

What you bring

  • Minimum 5 years' experience as Draftsman / Mechanical Designer on offshore or subsea structures

  • Expert command of AutoCAD plus working proficiency in SolidWorks and / or Inventor

  • Prior exposure to submarine cable manufacturers (Alcatel / ASN, NKT, Prysmian, or equivalent) is a strong plus

  • Track record on welded and forged components in subsea, offshore or heavy industrial environments

  • Fluent English (mandatory). Norwegian or French a plus.

Summary

  • Île-de-France, France
  • Fixed Term
  • Based on experience
  • Office, Remote

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