Project Engineer

Lead high voltage XLPE & Oil filled cable projects

Are you ready to take on a challenging role in the heart of GCC's dynamic energy sector? As a Project Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in managing high voltage XLPE & Oil filled cable projects, contributing to the green transition and the growth of a global company. This is an exciting opportunity to work on cutting-edge projects and make a significant impact. Do you want to be part of a team that drives innovation and excellence? Join us in Kuwait and be at the forefront of energy transformation.

Manage and execute high voltage cable projects

In this role, you will be responsible for overseeing the execution of high voltage XLPE & Oil filled cable projects, ensuring they are completed on time and within budget. You will collaborate with a diverse team of professionals and report directly to senior management.

Your responsibility will be to:

• Plan, coordinate, and manage project activities from inception to completion.
• Ensure compliance with safety and quality standards.
• Liaise with clients, contractors, and stakeholders to ensure project requirements are met.
• Monitor project progress and prepare detailed reports.
• Troubleshoot and resolve any issues that arise during the project lifecycle.

You will be based in Kuwait and may need to travel to various project sites as required.

Qualified and dynamic engineering professional

We are looking for a motivated and dynamic individual with a strong background in electrical power engineering. You should be a proactive problem-solver with excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a team environment.

You also have:

• A BSc in Electrical Power Engineering.
• 5-7 years of experience in high voltage XLPE & Oil filled cable projects as EPC, with a preference for experience in oil-filled cables.
• Approval by GCC’s local power supply utility or qualification for approval.
• Approval by the Kuwait Engineers Society.
• Proficiency in MS Office, AutoCAD, Primavera, and MS Projects.
• A valid GCC driving license.
• Fluency in Arabic and English.

Contribute to 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 offers excellent career development opportunities, the chance to be part of a collaborative team, and the opportunity to grow your skills in an international setting. Join us and be a part of our journey towards a sustainable future.

We will review applications continuously, but we recommend you apply no later than 31 -May-2025. If you have any questions about the role, you are very welcome to contact Hiring Manager Christian Kretzschmar at christian.kretzschmar@nkt.com. For inquiries about the recruitment process, please reach out to Sanjana Tripathy at sanjana.tripathy@nkt.com. Please note that due to the GDPR regulations we cannot accept any applications via e-mail.

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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