Technical Project Engineer

Company description:

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 centre 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 is headquartered in Denmark, operates from more than 30 countries worldwide, and employs 6,500 people globally. NKT is listed on Nasdaq Copenhagen and realised a revenue of EUR 3.6 billion in 2025. NKT - We connect a greener world. www.nkt.com

Job description:

Enhance development of advanced cable systemsEurope’s green transition is accelerating, and NKT is actively contributing to enabling renewable energy through advanced power transmission systems. As a Technical Project Engineer in our Front-End Engineering (FEED) team, you will play a key role in designing and qualifying submarine cable systems that support climate-neutral goals. This is your chance to contribute to impactful projects that improve energy infrastructure. You will collaborate with leading engineers and customers to develop dynamic HVAC and HVDC systems tailored to specific applications. Do you want to be part of a team shaping the technical scope of tomorrow’s energy solutions?

Design and qualify advanced cable systemsIn this position, you will oversee the technical aspects of FEED projects, concentrating on the design, engineering, and validation of submarine cable systems. You work closely with FEED project managers and customers to develop tailored solutions that meet the demands of the green energy transition. Your work will shape the development of future-proof technologies.

Your responsibility will be to:

• Design and engineer dynamic HVAC and HVDC submarine cable systems
• Develop and execute technology qualification programs with customers
• Support concept studies and collaborate across engineering functions
• Coordinate technical scope and ensure alignment across teams
• Report technical results and progress to customers regularly

You will be part of a collaborative and international team. You will report to the Senior Manager of Front-End Engineering and work primarily from our office in Karlskrona. 

Profile description:

A cooperative engineer with a keen interest in technologyWe are looking for a person who thrives in a collaborative and evolving environment and enjoys solving complex technical challenges. You value teamwork, share knowledge openly, and communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders. Your curiosity, self-management skills and structured approach will help enhance innovation in our FEED projects.

You also have:

• M.Sc. in electrical, mechanical engineering, or engineering physics
• Experience with engineering tools such as MATLAB or COMSOL
• Fluency in spoken and written English

Empower the green energy transitionNKT is committed to developing a diverse organization and culture where people of diverse backgrounds can grow and are inspired to do their best. We have high ambitions on establishing gender diversity at NKT and encouraging all interested candidates to apply – even if you don’t tick all the boxes described. We believe that a diverse organization enables long-term performance, and that an inclusive and welcoming culture creates a better work environment.

As a Technical Project Engineer at NKT, you will have the opportunity to develop your career, be part of a collaborative team, and grow your skills in an international setting. Join us in our mission to implement sustainable engineering solutions and be part of a global growth journey.

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We will review applications continuously, but we recommend you apply no later than 7th of November. Be aware that personality and cognitive tests might be included in the recruitment process. For inquiries about the recruitment process, please reach out to Angelina Nilsson, Global Talent Attraction Specialist, at Angelina.nilsson@nkt.com. Please note that due to GDPR regulations we cannot accept any applications via e-mail.We collect confidential candidate experience feedback to improve our recruitment process. Your responses are for quality development only and do not affect hiring decisions. Union RepresentativesSveriges Ingenjörer - Christian Fisch, +46 455 56 380  Unionen - Joakim Wikström +46 734 070 243Ledarna - Roger Jönsson, +46 455 55 911

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