Project Engineer Nearshore

Support large and technically advanced submarine cable projects

NKT is currently expanding its nearshore engineering team in Rotterdam. We offer you a unique opportunity to join one of the leading suppliers of the largest and most technically advanced subsea cable projects worldwide.

Working closely with our international customers, we develop, manufacture, and install High Voltage Cables (HVC), which are efficient, environmentally friendly, and technologically advanced. These serve the land and offshore applications worldwide.

Do you enjoy a collaborative working culture and like to contribute to a greener world? Then this could be the opportunity for you!

Play an important role in the installation project life cycle

NKT is on a growth journey, and we are currently looking for seeking a Project Engineer Nearshore with a background in nearshore and shore landing installations to strengthen our Nearshore Installation team. In this position, you will play an important role in our nearshore cable installation projects, contributing throughout the project lifecycle, from tender to installation. 

As a Project Engineer Nearshore, your primary tasks will be to support installation projects at various stages, focusing on landfall and cable lay, barge and burial solutions. You will also play a key role in developing standardized procedures for nearshore installations across our projects.

Your key responsibilities are: 

• Support and manage your projects throughout their lifecycle and participate in both office and site works. Depending on your background the role can be tailored more towards  barge operations or landfall and burial scopes;
• Develop and document work methods tailored to shallow water vessels/barges and landfalls;
• Assist in the development projects aimed at enhancing our company’s nearshore installation capabilities and competitiveness;
• Engage with diverse stakeholders on a daily basis to ensure project success.

You will join our Nearshore Installation team, collaborating with colleagues based in various global locations. Therefore traveling to different offices and subcontractors is part of your role. We foster a creative and collaborative work environment, emphasizing mutual support and growth.

A Nearshore Project Engineer who enjoys collaborations

To thrive in this role you are good at communicating, with both internal and external stakeholders. You are good at cooperating with others and have resourceful problemsolving skills.
 

You meet the following requirements: 

• A BSc (or higher) in engineering;
• Several years of experience in nearshore cable installation projects, preferably with barge-based solutions
• Basic CAD skills
• Strong communication skills in English (spoken and written);
• Experience using Orca Flex and other typical software is an advantage

Join us for a greener future

NKT is committed to fostering a diverse organization and a culture where people from different backgrounds can thrive and are inspired to perform at their best. We believe that a diverse organization enables sustainable performance, and that an inclusive and welcoming culture makes for a better place to work. ​

This role will offer you great possibilities to contribute to our growth journey. You will gain exciting opportunities to develop your own career. 

Sounds interesting? Then we’d like to get in toucg with you. Even if you don’t tick all the boxes – please let us know. Knowledge gaps can be filled. The most important thing is your potential, motivation and eagerness to contribute to our future success. Read more about our offer and listen to some voices of NKT Connectors here!

We will review applications continuously, but we recommend you to apply no later than November 30th, 2024. Be aware that personality and cognitive tests might be included in the recruitment process.

If you have any questions regarding the position, you are very welcome to contact Sr. Manager Nearshore Installation, Eero Impola via eero.impola@nkt.com. For questions about the procedure, please contact Siobhan Spoelman, HR Manager via siobhan.spoelman@nkt.com.

Please note that due to the GDPR regulations we cannot accept any applications via e-mail.

Be a Connector of the green tomorrow!

About NKT
At NKT, we are all Connectors. We connect to develop leading technologies that enable the world’s transition to renewable energy - and we stay connected to grow as people and professionals. As a company, NKT connects a greener world with high-quality power cable technology and takes centre stage as the world moves towards green energy. NKT designs, manufactures and installs low-, medium- and high-voltage power cable solutions enabling sustainable energy transmission. NKT is headquartered in Denmark and employs 5.000 people. NKT is listed on Nasdaq Copenhagen and realised a revenue of EUR 2.6 billion in 2023. We connect a greener world. www.nkt.com