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SubCom

Cable Splicer (4785)

Williamsburg, VA · On-site

The backbone of the Internet is a series of high-tech subsea fiber optic cables deployed throughout ... While assigned to shipboard installation or repair work * the Cable Splicer shall ensure that all ...

SubCom

Engineer in Charge (6538)

Williamsburg, VA · On-site

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 ...

SubCom

Engineer in Charge (6537)

Williamsburg, VA · On-site

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 ...

SubCom

Engineer in Charge (6538)

Williamsburg, VA

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 ...

SubCom

Engineer in Charge (6273)

Williamsburg, VA

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 ...

SubCom

Engineer in Charge (6537)

Williamsburg, VA · On-site

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 ...

SubCom

Engineer in Charge (6273)

Williamsburg, VA · On-site

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 ...

SubCom

Engineer in Charge (6273)

Williamsburg, VA · On-site

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 ...

SubCom

Engineer in Charge (6538)

Williamsburg, VA

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 ...

SubCom

Engineer in Charge (6538)

Williamsburg, VA · On-site

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 ...

SubCom

Engineer in Charge (6537)

Williamsburg, VA · On-site

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 ...

SubCom

Engineer in Charge (6537)

Williamsburg, VA · On-site

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 ...

SubCom

Engineer in Charge (6273)

Williamsburg, VA · On-site

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 ...

SubCom

Engineer in Charge (6537)

Williamsburg, VA

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 ...

SubCom

Engineer in Charge (6273)

Williamsburg, VA

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 ...

SubCom

Engineer in Charge (6538)

Williamsburg, VA · On-site

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 ...

SubCom

Depot Manager (6271)

Baltimore, MD · On-site

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 ...

SubCom

Depot Manager (6271)

Baltimore, MD · On-site

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 ...

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As of Aug 18, 2026, the average hourly pay for freelance subsea cable installation in the United States is $23.34, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $18.03 and $26.20 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Freelance Subsea Cable Installation vs Subsea Cable Technician?

AspectFreelance Subsea Cable InstallationSubsea Cable Technician
CredentialsVaries; often requires certifications in cable installation and safetyTypically holds specialized certifications in subsea cable maintenance and troubleshooting
Work EnvironmentProject-based, on-site at offshore or underwater locationsOn-site at offshore sites or onshore repair facilities
EmployerIndependent contractors or consulting firmsEmployers include telecom companies, contractors, or service providers
Work FocusInstalling new subsea cables, ensuring proper deploymentMaintaining, repairing, and troubleshooting existing cables

Freelance Subsea Cable Installation involves installing new cables in offshore environments, often as an independent contractor. Subsea Cable Technicians focus on maintaining and repairing existing cables, usually employed by companies. Both roles require specialized certifications and work in similar environments, but their primary responsibilities differ significantly.

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Infographic showing various Freelance Subsea Cable Installation job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 90% Full Time, 5% Part Time, 4% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 96% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 3% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $48,548 per year, or $23.3 per hour.

Cable Splicer (4785)

SubCom

Williamsburg, VA • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 4 days ago

SubCom rating

4.5

Company rating: 4.5 out of 10

Based on 9 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

445th of 449 rated engineering

Job 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, and maintained 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.
  • The Cable Splicer is required to travel (domestic and foreign) extensively in performance of their job. Major duties of the shipboard Cable Splicer include but are not limited to, the construction of cable joints, maintenance and repair of jointing equipment, jointing inventory control, replenishment of materials, assist in the Cable Control Room, cable handling, and post operation reporting.
  • The Cable Splicer will ensure that their training records are kept current, supervise CAB Splicer Jointer Assistants, perform quality self-inspections of the jointing and splicing processes, and certify the over molded product through x-ray examination. While assigned to shipboard installation or repair work
  • the Cable Splicer shall ensure that all jointing equipment is in working order and that materials are adequate for the task at hand. Work could be performed ashore as well as aboard cable ships or barges with various duties for jointing and cable operations.
  • The Cable Splicer shall be familiar with procedures for splicing the variety of cables on the project they are assigned.

  • ISO
  • DOCS OPEN
  • Radiology
  • Impact-O-Graph Reading
  • Millennia Jointing
  • Universal Jointing
  • PC Knowledge (MS Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint)

NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee 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 on the basis of 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'S CORE VALUES
Quality - Accountability - Teamwork - Innovation

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