Senior Offshore Engineer

Nkt A/S; Rotterdam; Hybrid; EUR 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Strong safety culture

Global company & Scandinavian culture

Hightech industry environment

Job summary

NKT, based in Rotterdam, seeks a Senior Offshore Engineer to lead and coordinate offshore engineering activities across multiple projects. You will guide the team in developing repair readiness documentation, procedures, method statements, calculations and risk assessments for cable installation and repair operations.

You will balance resources across projects, align competence and availability with delivery priorities, and act as a key technical interface to project managers, tender teams,

Qualifications

• A BSc or MSc in Maritime Technology, Naval Architecture, Offshore Engineering or a similar discipline.
• Extensive experience in offshore engineering, subsea cable installation, repair or marine operations.
• Strong leadership, team coaching and stakeholder communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate offshore engineering activities across multiple projects.
• Develop repair preparedness documentation, procedures, method statements, calculations and risk assessments.
• Balance resources across projects and align competence with delivery priorities.
• Act as a key technical interface to project managers, tender teams, installation crews and subcontractors.

Skills

Offshore engineering

Leadership

Team coaching

Stakeholder communication

Project coordination

Education

BSc / MSc in Maritime Technology or Naval Architecture

Job description

Are you ready to take the lead in shaping how offshore/ repairprojects are engineered and executed? In this role, you will be at the heart of complex offshoreprojects that directly contribute to the energy transition, ensuring safe,efficientandhigh‑qualitydelivery of offshore engineering scopes that connect the green power of tomorrow.

Company / Team Context

AtNKT, we play a key role in enabling the global shift to renewable energy by designing,manufacturingand installinghigh‑voltagecable solutions. Our offshore projects support some of the world’s most ambitious wind energy developments, and our engineering teams are central to making these projects a successwhilst also catering for a lifecycle of customer care and repairs. You will join an international environment where collaboration across disciplines,bordersand functions is part of daily work, and where continuous improvement and learning are actively encouraged.

Offshore Engineering Team

The Offshore Engineering teamis responsible fortranslatingrepair and smaller installationproject requirements into safe and executable offshore solutions. Based inRotterdam, the team supports cable installation and repair projects worldwide, working closely with project managers, tender teams, installation crews, vessel operators,subcontractorsand clients. As Senior Offshore Engineer, you will sit at the intersection of technical leadership,peoplemanagement and project execution, ensuringrobustengineeringsolutions.

Role Content

As Senior Offshore Engineer , you lead and coordinate offshore engineering activities across multiple projects. You guide your team in developing repair preparedness documentation, procedures, method statements, calculations and risk assessments for offshore cable installation and repair operations. You balance resources across projects, aligning competence and availability with delivery priorities, while maintaining consistent engineering ways of working. You act as a key technical interface towards project managers, tender teams, installation teams,clientsand subcontractors, ensuring that engineering scopes are well understood and aligned. When projects move into execution, you support engineering readiness,vesseland equipment interfaces and, where needed, providehands‑onsupport during offshore campaigns, troubleshooting technical challenges and capturing lessons learned to continuously improve future projects.

What you bring to the team:

To succeed in this role, you combine strong offshore engineeringexpertisewith natural leadership and a collaborative mindset.

• A BSc or MSc in Maritime Technology, Naval Architecture, Offshore Engineering or a similar discipline
• Extensive experience in offshore engineering, subsea cable installation, repair or marine operations, including leading engineering activities across project phases
• Solid understanding of offshore methods, vessel and equipment interfaces, installation and repair procedures, technical documentation and risk assessments
• Proven ability to coordinate teams, plan resources and coach engineers in their professional development
• Strong analytical nature and communicational skills, enabling you to align technical topics with diverse internal and external stakeholders
• Willingness to travel internationally and support offshore activities, vessel mobilizations and project meetings when required

Closing / Employer Branding

At NKT, we believe that diverse perspectives strengthen our solutions and our culture. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone can grow,contribute,and feel respected. You will have opportunities to develop your technical and leadership skills further through challenging projects, collaboration with experiencedcolleagues,and exposure to international offshore operations.

Be a Connector of the Green Tomorrow!

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What we offer:

Strong safety culture

Global company & Scandinavian culture

Hightech industry environment