Project Engineer Nearshore

NKT; Rotterdam; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

NKT is seeking a Project Engineer Nearshore to lead engineering activities from planning to execution on global nearshore installation projects. The role covers landfall, barge cable lay and burial work, with emphasis on methodologies, documentation, and site support to ensure safe, timely delivery.

You will collaborate with cross‑functional teams, suppliers and clients, coordinating interfaces and ensuring technical and safety standards across projects in Rotterdam and beyond.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Civil/Mechanical/Offshore Engineering or related field.
• Minimum 2 years in Renewables or Marine Construction.
• Experience preparing technical documentation, method statements and installation procedures.
• Experience with multidisciplinary projects and project execution phases.
• Proficiency in English.

Responsibilities

• Own engineering work packages for nearshore installation projects through the lifecycle.
• Develop and document work methods for shallow-water vessels, barges and landfall operations.
• Prepare and review technical documentation, drawings and method statements.
• Act as the primary engineering focal point for allocated scopes.
• Support risk assessments, HSE planning, quality assurance and project execution.

Skills

Project coordination

Technical documentation

Installation planning

Risk & HSE awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil/Mechanical/Offshore Engineering

Job description

Drive complex nearshore cable installation projects globally

Are you interested in working on large scale cable installation projects that support the green transition? As a Project Engineer Nearshore, you will be responsible for the engineering activities and will be a key player during execution of nearshore installation scopes, including landfall, barge cable lay and burial activities. You will coordinate technical interfaces, develop and document installation methodologies, support tender activities and contribute to the continuous development of NKT's nearshore installation capabilities. You will join a global organisation delivering critical power infrastructure projects and collaborate with colleagues across multiple disciplines and locations. Do you want to be part of projects that shape tomorrow’s energy network?

Coordinate engineering activities from planning to execution

As a Project Engineer Nearshore, you will be involved throughout the project lifecycle, combining engineering, project coordination and site-based activities. The role focuses on landfall, barge cable lay and burial solutions, as well as the preparation of technical documentation, work methods and installation procedures. You will work closely with project teams, subcontractors, suppliers and clients to ensure technical requirements, quality standards and safety expectations are met while contributing to the continued development of NKT’s nearshore installation capabilities.

Your responsibility will be to:

• Own engineering work packages for nearshore installation projects through project life cycle
• Develop and document work methods for shallow-water vessels, barges and landfall operations
• Prepare and review technical documentation, drawings and method statements
• Act as the primary engineering focal point for allocated scopes
• Support risk assessments, HSE planning, quality assurance activities and project execution phases

The position is based in Rotterdam with the possibility for project travel. You will report to the Director Near Shore Installation and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and stakeholders across NKT projects.

Experienced marine engineering professional for global projects

You are a collaborative and organised professional who enjoys working with a variety of stakeholders and communicating clearly across teams. You are responsible for your work, maintain a high level of accuracy, and respond effectively to changing project requirements. You bring a practical approach to problem-solving and contribute positively to team collaboration. You are comfortable with office-based activities with element of site work included and are committed to safe and reliable project delivery in an international environment.

You also have:

• Bachelor degree in Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Offshore Engineering, or a related technical field
• At least 2 years of engineering experience in Renewables or Marine Construction projects
• Experience preparing technical documentation, method statements and installation procedures
• Exposure to working with multidisciplinary projects and project execution phases, including preparation, mobilization and site support
• Proficiency in English

Help expand renewable energy connections worldwide

We aim to create a workplace where people of all backgrounds are valued, supported, and able to do their best work. We are dedicated to increasing gender diversity at NKT and welcome applications from a wide range of candidates. We welcome varied backgrounds and career paths—even if you don’t meet every single requirement. We believe inclusive teams contribute to positive results and create a better everyday work environment.

This role offers the opportunity to continue building your career within a collaborative international organisation that delivers major energy infrastructure projects. You will work alongside experienced colleagues, expand your knowledge of nearshore and offshore installation activities, and contribute to projects that support the growing demand for renewable energy connections. The position provides exposure to complex engineering challenges, project execution activities and continuous professional development in a global setting.

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About NKT

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 6,500 people. NKT is listed on Nasdaq Copenhagen and realised a revenue of EUR 3.6 billion in 2025. We connect a greener world. www.nkt.com

What we offer:

• Strong safety culture
• Global company & Scandinavian culture
• Hightech industry environment

Senior Project Manager

Christoph started his career at NKT as a trainee. Since then, he made huge steps forward and is now a senior project manager for NKT in Cologne. He enjoys taking on responsibility and leading teams with multi-cultural background.