Project Engineer, Operations

Electrify your career and connect a greener world

Are you ready to join a world-leading high-voltage cable manufacturer focused on innovation and building the future? At NKT, we're advancing the green revolution by developing innovative high-voltage cable systems to deliver renewable energy wherever it’s needed. This is a great opportunity to join a highly skilled interdisciplinary team, working on all aspects of our commercial product offerings. We produce high voltage and extra high voltage power cable systems at our state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Karlskrona, Sweden, where we also have the largest AC & DC electrical test labs in northern Europe, and harbor Victoria - our purpose-built cable laying vessel. Do you want to be part of this exciting journey?

Design and deliver innovative cable systems

As a Project Engineer, Operations on our team, you will play an important role in designing and delivering high-quality AC and DC cable systems for our customers around the world. Your role will be to:

• Manage and execute the engineering work within the allocated work module
• Establish thorough understanding of the customer specifications relevant to the allocated work module in alignment with the Lead Engineer, raise clarifications and deviations
• Perform comprehensive calculations including electrical, thermal and mechanical calculations
• Define the respective test programs including qualification test, routine & sample tests, SAT tests
• Support the Lead Engineer in establishing or executing the engineering budget related to the allocated work module

You will maintain continuous alignment with the Lead Engineer to ensure coordination of all work modules in a holistic manner. The primary work location is in Karlskrona, Sweden.

Committed and detail-oriented engineer

We are looking for a detail-oriented engineer with a solid technical background and systematic and analytical problem-solving skills. You should be able to manage your own responsibilities while also being open to collaborating and sharing insights with others. A collaborative approach, valuing the diverse technical backgrounds of your colleagues, and effective communication skills are crucial for this role.

You also have:

• Master's degree in Electrical Engineering (other relevant Engineering disciplines, such as Physics, or related fields may also be considered)
• Proficiency working with simulation software such as Matlab or Comsol is a plus
• Fluency in spoken and written English
• Valid work permit for the intended work location

Shape the future of energy

NKT is committed to cultivating 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.

At NKT, we offer a stimulating, high-tech environment where you can thrive both personally and professionally. Our team values innovative ideas and supports personal and collective growth. We recognize that having diverse technical and cultural backgrounds helps us to have a well-rounded perspective when developing solutions for our international customers. You will have the chance to grow your skills in an international setting and be part of a collaborative team.

Read more about our offer and listen to some voices of NKT Connectors here!

We will review applications continuously. Be aware that personality and cognitive tests might be included in the recruitment process. If you have any questions about the role, you are very welcome to contact Hiring Manager Peter Friberg at Peter.Friberg@nkt.com. For inquiries about the recruitment process, please reach out to Kevin Strack at kevin.strack@nkt.com. Please note that due to the GDPR regulations we cannot accept any applications via e-mail.

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About NKT

At the factory in Karlskrona, NKT is designing, developing and manufacturing the high-voltage power cable solutions enabling the transition to renewable energy. Here, you will join a diverse organization at an internationally recognized engineering center operating one of the most advanced high-voltage test halls, a state-of-the-art cable manufacturing and the NKT Victoria – the most sustainable cable-laying vessel in the offshore industry. 

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. Since 1891, NKT has innovated the power cable technology building the infrastructure for the first light bulbs to the megawatts created by renewable energy today. NKT is headquartered in Denmark and employs 6,000 people. NKT is listed on Nasdaq Copenhagen and realised a revenue of EUR 3.3 billion in 2024. We connect a greener world. www.nkt.com