Omar Alshafiei
PE, PMP, PMI-CP | Subsea Engineering | Subsea Cables | Offshore Energy
- Role
- Senior Cable Engineer at Avangrid
- Location
- Boston, MA, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Omar Alshafiei
Project Manager and Subsea Engineer specialized in subsea cable engineering, operations, and project delivery across the offshore energy and subsea telecommunications industries. Proven expertise in submarine cable transport and installation (T&I), seabed intervention, subsea cable repair, and multidisciplinary offshore operations. Successfully managed and executed over 35 subsea cable projects spanning across North and South America, Africa, Europe, Asia Pacific, and the Middle East, delivering complex subsea projects efficiently while maintaining rigorous standards for quality, safety, and regulatory compliance. Credentials include a Master’s degree in Subsea Engineering, Professional Engineer (PE) license in California, and certifications as a Project Management Professional (PMP®), Construction Professional (PMI-CP) and Risk Management Professional (PMI-RMP®).Passionate about leveraging technical expertise and strategic project leadership to deliver complex mega projects for the offshore energy and subsea telecommunications industries.
Experience
Senior Cable Engineer
Jun 2025 — Present · Boston, MA, US
Responsible for ensuring the integrity and readiness of subsea export and array cables for Vineyard Wind 1 Offshore Wind Farm. My role within the Project O&M team covers developing repair and maintenance strategies, managing spares availability, and overseeing inspection and monitoring activities. I work closely with contractors and stakeholders to plan and deliver offshore campaigns, while identifying and mitigating technical and operational risks. I also ensure compliance with industry standards and project requirements, supporting both the technical and strategic aspects of long-term asset performance.
Education
University of Houston
Master's degree, Subsea Engineering
Fugro Subsea LLC Academy
ROV Pilot Technician, Remotly Operated Vehicles
2016 — 2016
University of Jordan
Bachelor’s Degree, Mechanical Engineering
2012 — 2016
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