Installation Engineer

Company: SubCom
Location: Portsmouth
Posted on: November 26, 2025

Job Description:

Job Description Job Details Job Location Newington Piscataqua Dr - Newington, NH Position Type Full Time Travel Percentage International Travel - Shipboard Job Shift 5x2-8a-430p Description 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 purpose of this position is to assist with engineering and implementation of deep sea cable installations. This position Interfaces with all Marine Services functional engineering groups, Project Coordination, Project Management, B&P, Newington Cable Factory, Cable Ships & Depots and external contractors. Responsibilities \n Assist the supervising engineer with cable system vessel loading and installation \n Assists with engineering and implementation of deep sea installations \n Works as a member of a team on activities associated with the installation of submarine cable systems \n Write methods of procedures for installation and loading activities \n Interface with SubCom customers and assist with internal and external training as needed \n \n Qualifications Qualifications \n Proficient in use of Microsoft Word and Excel \n MS Project, MS Power Point, and Access competency a plus \n Strong communication, computer, organization, interpersonal and math skills \n Technical writing, AutoCAD, mapping,and charting skills desired \n Candidate must pass the marine Fit for Duty physical exam \n 50-60% Domestic and international travel at sea required. \n AA or equivalent \n \n NOTE : This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employees 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-19thcentury, 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

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