Marine Engineering Specialist

Meta’s global network is built with cutting edge platforms and technologies and we are looking for a Marine Engineering Specialist to join the backbone Optical Network Engineering team. This team is responsible for designing, building, and operating the world’s largest optical network. In this role, you will have a unique opportunity to shape the future of how we design Meta’s global subsea network at scale making use of the latest technologies. This role includes leading technical elements of subsea cable build programs, from project definition through system lay, acceptance and operations. The specialist works collaboratively with various internal teams to understand Meta’s network performance requirements and leads marine engineering for new and ongoing submarine cable projects. Marine Engineering Specialists at Meta often serve as technical leads and chairs for major cable programs, such as the 2Africa program, which was one of the largest, most complex subsea cable systems ever built. This role will require international business travel.

Marine Engineering Specialist Responsibilities:

• Work collaboratively with various internal teams to understand Meta’s network requirements and global growth needs, ensuring seamless integration for submarine cable projects
• Lead marine engineering efforts for new and ongoing submarine cable projects including desktop assessments, route engineering and overseeing survey, loading, and lay operations
• Conduct detailed reviews of technical contract specifications and deliverables covering the many multidisciplinary aspects of submarine cable & marine engineering
• Provide engineering support for operations & maintenance activities of in-service submarine cable systems, ensuring optimal performance and reliability
• Lead marine working group activities to ensure high quality on-time delivery of engineering solutions by system suppliers
• Maintain detailed technical documentation and records of submarine cable systems, during planning, deployment, and maintenance phases. Share knowledge and best practices with the broader team to drive continuous improvement
• Identify and manage opportunities for marine operational quality improvements

Minimum Qualifications:

• BA/BS or equivalent work experience in related field
• 6+ years of experience in marine engineering
• Technical knowledge of marine engineering, operations, testing and maintenance of submarine cables
• Knowledge of cable lay dynamics, with the capacity to analyse cable installation data to identify anomalies, assess installation quality, and optimise cable laying operations
• Understanding of marine geophysical and geotechnical data acquisition, processing and charting, and applicability to cable burial prospects

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of cable route engineering, including route planning, permitting, and risk assessment
• Knowledge of wet plant marine installation qualification processes
• Experience with survey and installation techniques, including deployment methodologies and vessel operations
• Knowledge of maintenance and repair techniques for submarine cable systems, including fault location and repair
• Familiarity with Geographic Information System (GIS) tools and/or specialised cable route planning software such as products (e.g., MakaiPlan/QGIS/Esri ArcGIS/Global Mapper) for cable route design and optimisation
• Experience working offshore on cable route survey and installation vessels
• Experience sourcing and managing offshore customer representatives onboard vessels
• Familiarity with quality assurance principles and quality management systems such as ISO9001
• Experience in submarine cable construction activities
• Experience working with turnkey submarine system suppliers
• Capacity to negotiate technical elements of contracts. Must be analytical and results focused
• Familiarity of the relationship between submarine cable design, routing & protection and successful operations and maintenance, with experience in providing engineering support during operational phases
• Demonstrated problem solving and analytical skills
• Proven experience effectively working in a global team environment, with solid communication and project management skills

About Meta:

Meta builds technologies that help people connect, find communities, and grow businesses. When Facebook launched in 2004, it changed the way people connect. Apps like Messenger, Instagram and WhatsApp further empowered billions around the world. Now, Meta is moving beyond 2D screens toward immersive experiences like augmented and virtual reality to help build the next evolution in social technology. People who choose to build their careers by building with us at Meta help shape a future that will take us beyond what digital connection makes possible today—beyond the constraints of screens, the limits of distance, and even the rules of physics.






Individual compensation is determined by skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Compensation details listed in this posting reflect the base hourly rate, monthly rate, or annual salary only, and do not include bonus, equity or sales incentives, if applicable. In addition to base compensation, Meta offers benefits. Learn more about benefits at Meta.