Lead Engineer

Nexans USA Inc; Oslo; Hybrid; NOK 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Nexans is seeking a Lead Engineer based in Oslo, Norway, to drive engineering activities for tenders, deliveries and aftersales. You will coordinate multi-disciplinary teams, manage budgets and schedules, and ensure compliance with contracts and Nexans standards.

You will report to the Department Manager and work across Nexans’ global organization, promoting quality, HSE and continuous improvement in engineering practices.

Qualifications

• BSc, MSc or equivalent university degree in engineering or related technical discipline.
• Experience as a Project Engineer or in a similar engineering role.
• Experience coordinating or leading engineering activities on complex projects.
• Fluent in English, both spoken and written.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate engineering activities for projects and deliveries.
• Support tender teams with technical requirements, solutions and risk evaluations.
• Ensure engineering and Scope of Work are delivered in accordance with contracts.
• Follow Nexans processes and project execution models.
• Collaborate with manufacturing plants, customers, and stakeholders.

Skills

Technical leadership

Stakeholder management

Project engineering

Cross-functional collaboration

English fluency

Education

BSc/MSc in engineering

Job description

At Nexans, our global vision is to electrify the future. In Power Transmission, this means delivering the world’s longest and most complex HV subsea and land cable systems to connect nations and drive the global energy transition. We deliver EPCI turnkey projects anywhere in the world. This means we have the best tools, equipment and people with the competence and skillset to produce, install and service those cables.

CHOOSING NEXANS

At Nexans, your work powers the global transition to renewable energy. We offer meaningful careers with purpose, backed by over a century of expertise in electrification. You’ll benefit from international mobility, strong development programs, and a culture that values inclusion, innovation, and wellbeing. Join us to electrify the future!

WELCOMING YOU TO THE TEAM

You will join our Technical Department within Power Transmission, which has responsibility for ensuring the successful execution of technical activities related to the design, specification, modelling, analysis and testing of cable systems.

As a Lead Engineer, you will lead engineering activities related to tenders, deliveries, customer support and complaints within STSC. You will work closely with Project Managers, Department Managers, tender teams, manufacturing plants and other operational and supporting functions across Nexans.

The role is based inOslo, Norway, and offers a highly collaborative working environment with interaction across Nexans’ international organisation. You will report to the relevant Department Manager or, when applicable, to the assigned Project Manager.

HOW YOU MAKE AN IMPACT

As Lead Engineer, you will take technical ownership of engineering activities for deliveries and projects within your assigned product responsibility. You will ensure that engineering is delivered on time, within budget and to the required quality, specifications and contractual requirements.

Your main responsibilities will include:

Lead and coordinate engineering activities for projects and deliveries.

Support tender teams with technical requirements, solutions and risk evaluations.

Ensure engineering and Scope of Work (SOW) are delivered in accordance with contracts and internal guidelines.

Ensure that engineering activities are carried out in accordance with the STEL Project Execution Model.

Coordinate internal and external interfaces within your area of responsibility.

Follow up engineering budgets, costs, progress and schedules.

Identify, evaluate and manage technical risks and opportunities.

Facilitate engineering status meetings and report progress to the Department Manager or Project Manager.

Ensure effective use of engineering resources throughout tenders, projects and deliveries.

Collaborate closely with manufacturing plants, operational units, customers and other stakeholders.

Contribute to the development and improvement of engineering processes, systems and ways of working.

Support competence development, training and knowledge sharing across the Business Group.

Contribute to keeping Nexans technology and engineering practices aligned with industry standards and best practices.

Success in this role means delivering professional engineering services that meet project and contract requirements, making effective use of resources, continuously improving processes and contributing to high-quality technical solutions.

You boost your impact by actively promoting Quality and HSE.

YOUR STARTING POINT

We know that the best candidates don’t always match every requirement listed, but here are some examples of the background and experience that can help you thrive in the role:

BSc, MSc or equivalent university degree in engineering or a related technical discipline.

Experience as a Project Engineer or in a similar engineering role.

Experience working with multidisciplinary engineering activities and complex projects.

Good general knowledge of project engineering systems, tools and processes.

Experience coordinating or leading engineering activities is an advantage.

An interest in managing and leading highly competent technical teams and individuals.

Strong communication, collaboration and stakeholder management skills.

A proactive, determined and accountable approach, with the ability to take ownership and drive activities forward.

Customer and market focus, combined with a global mindset.

Fluent in English, both oral and written.

Your personal values are aligned to those of Nexans: Pioneer, Dedicated, United.

Experience from the cable industry, energy, offshore/onshore projects, manufacturing or other complex engineering environments is considered an advantage.

OUR GROWTH CULTURE

Among our employees we share the same values – we are pioneers of the energy transition, dedicated to delivering to the highest standards of performance, united to achieve our ambitious goal.

At the individual level, our growth culture is built on trust and collaboration. We wish to welcome you as a valuable member of our team. To enable impact, we believe in autonomy at the local level while encouraging knowledge sharing within our global engineering competence.

As a Lead Engineer, you will have the opportunity to develop both your technical expertise and leadership capabilities while working with colleagues and stakeholders across Nexans.

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What drives us

At Nexans, purpose, excellence and people drive us. We electrify the future responsibly, with strong commitments to sustainability, innovation and inclusion. Empowering every employee to grow, contribute and create lasting impact worldwide. Join us in shaping a better tomorrow.