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UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN Submarine Cable Project Lead in Austin, Texas
Serve as a subject matter expert on the geotechnical and geophysical perspectives of cable routing and/or fisheries regarding offshore construction to support a variety of subsea cable projects. Support collaborative research efforts with other team members. Supervision of junior personnel (may include student employees).Research, compile, and interpret published literature, publicly available GIS datasets, and project-specific data to inform Critical Issues Analyses and Desktop Study documentation. Research and interpret international, federal, state, and local regulations on a project-specific basis to assess project permitting feasibility and development requirements as well as prepare environmental reports.Compile and analyze geophysical and geotechnical data to evaluate and assess cable burial potential and highlight other potential construction risks. Design and update subsea cable routes to client specifications and following industry best practices using GIS and cable planning tools (e.g., ArcMap, AutoCAD and Makai Plan)Occasional travel for presentation of analysis results at internal and external working group meetings, or offshore support. Other related functions as assigned.
