Offshore Repair Project Engineer

Offshore Repair Project Engineer

Are you a project engineer with experience in offshore installation? Do you want to be part of the world’s renewable energy transformation? Then apply for the role as NKT offshore repair project engineer. NKT is currently expanding our offshore engineering team and are offering a unique opportunity to join one of the leading suppliers of the largest and most complex submarine cable projects. Together, we connect a greener world!

Prepare, plan, engineer and execute the repair of submarine cables

As part of NKT’s Service operations offshore engineering department you will be working in a project team responsible for the preparation of complex repairs from start to finish and you will also contribute in repair execution projects. This role will be based in Rotterdam, but a certain amount of travelling will be involved. You role will be to:

• Developing procedures, method statement, task plans, schedules and other technical documentation for cable repairs (both for repair preparedness as for repair execution) for Repair Vessels and Barges;
• Drafting deck lay-outs for repair vessel / barge;
• Drafting repair charts for platform and landfall pull-ins, cable repairs and cable laying;
• Data Management: maintain as-built data storage of projects;
• Support smaller development and investment projects to help expand NKT’s Offshore Service Operations capabilities and competitiveness;
• Communicate for repair operations with Internal stakeholders, clients and subcontractors during engineering- mobilization and execution phase.

Innovative and collaborative offshore repair project engineer

We are looking for a highly motivated person who will take ownership of their work and deliver a high-quality result according to agreed deadlines. You should thrive in international and stable environments, applying your practical knowledge, social skills, and integrity to diverse projects.

You also have:

• An engineering degree (Marine Engineering / Offshore Engineering / Naval Engineering);
• 3-7 years’ experience with offshore projects;
• Strong understanding of the challenges and associated risks involved when working with offshore construction projects;
• Hands-on, creative and innovative mindset;
• Proficiency in English is required, as are strong written and spoken communication skills.
• Experience from power cable and/or flexible’s installation;
• Willingness to work offshore (repair execution);
• Willingness to travel abroad to local offices, worksites and Clients.

Join us as “We connect a greener world!”

NKT is working towards building 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. Please apply via our website by September 30, 2025. Personality and adaptive tests may be included in the recruitment process.

If you have any questions regarding the position, please contact our Head of Operations Simon Lilley, simon.lilley@nkt.com. If you would like to know more about the recruitment process, please reach out to HR Manager Siobhan Spoelman, Siobhan.spoelman@nkt.com. Please note due to the GDPR regulations we are unable to accept any applications via e-mail. 

We are looking forward to receive your application!

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About NKT

Join a diverse and international team of experts with unmatched repair capabilities and jointing experience keeping the global power grids in operation. From service hubs in Sweden, Denmark and Germany, NKT offers on- and offshore cable services to maximize the utilization of power cable systems.

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