Lead Engineer

NEXANS; Oslo; On-site; NOK 1,000,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

International mobility

Strong development programs

Culture of inclusion and wellbeing

Job summary

Nexans is seeking a Lead Engineer in Oslo, Norway to lead engineering activities for tenders, deliveries, and projects within Power Transmission. You will work with Project Managers, tender teams, and manufacturing plants across Nexans’ international network.

The role offers a collaborative, international environment, opportunities to develop technical and leadership skills, and exposure to complex HV subsea and land cable systems.

Qualifications

• BSc or MSc in engineering or a related technical discipline.
• Experience as a Project Engineer or in a similar engineering role.
• Experience with multidisciplinary engineering and complex projects.
• Fluent in English, both oral and written.
• Experience from the cable, energy, or offshore industry is an advantage.
• International mobility and strong development programs.
• Opportunity to develop technical expertise and leadership capabilities.
• A collaborative and international working environment.

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 (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.

Skills

BSc or MSc in engineering

Project Engineer experience

Multidisciplinary engineering

Fluent in English

Industry advantage (cable/energy/offsh

International mobility

Leadership potential

Collaborative international team

Education

BSc or MSc in engineering

Job description

• Sektor Privat

Lead and coordinate engineering activities for tenders, deliveries, and projects within the Power Transmission department.

• BSc or MSc in engineering or a related technical discipline
• Experience as a Project Engineer or in a similar engineering role
• Experience with multidisciplinary engineering and complex projects
• Fluent in English, both oral and written
• Experience from the cable, energy, or offshore industry is an advantage
• International mobility and strong development programs
• Opportunity to develop technical expertise and leadership capabilities
• A collaborative and international working environment

Nexans is looking for a new Lead Engineer!

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

Lead EngineerONBOARDING YOU TO THE COMPANY

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 in Oslo, 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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About Nexans

For over a century, Nexans has played a crucial role in the electrification of the planet and is committed to electrifying the future. With approximately 28,500 people in 41 countries, the Group is paving the way to a new world of safe, sustainable and decarbonized electricity that is accessible to everyone. In 2024, Nexans generated €7.1 billion in standard sales. The Group is a leader in the design and manufacturing of cable systems and services across four main business areas: PWR-Transmission, PWR-Grid, PWR-Connect and Industry & Solutions. Nexans was the first company in its industry to create a Foundation supporting sustainable initiatives, bringing access to energy to disadvantaged communities worldwide. The Group is recognized as a global leader on climate action and has committed to Net-Zero emissions by 2050 aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi).

Nexans. Electrify the Future.

Nexans is listed on Euronext Paris, compartment A.

For more information, please visit www.nexans.com