Senior Lead Engineer

Drive innovation in high-voltage cable systems

Are you ready to electrify your career and contribute to a greener world? At NKT, we are advancing the green revolution by developing innovative high-voltage cable systems to deliver renewable energy wherever it’s needed. As a world-leading high-voltage cable manufacturer, we offer an exciting opportunity to join our highly skilled interdisciplinary team, working on all aspects of our commercial product offerings. Our state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Karlskrona, Sweden, houses the largest AC & DC electrical test labs in northern Europe and Victoria, our purpose-built cable laying vessel. This position can be filled remotely from the following European countries: Sweden, Denmark, Netherlands, Germany, Portugal, UK, Czech Republic, Poland. Do you want to be part of this innovative and forward-thinking team?

Design and deliver high-quality cable systems

As a Senior Lead Engineer, you will play a crucial role in designing and delivering high-quality AC and DC cable systems for our customers worldwide. Your main responsibilities will include:

1. Guiding the technical aspects of our projects
2. Overseeing the design of high-quality and cost-efficient cable systems
3. Ensuring alignment with customer specifications and industry standards
4. Organizing, delegating, and supervising comprehensive calculations for the full technical scope, including electrical, thermal, and mechanical calculations, as well as test programs
5. Monitoring and executing the engineering budget related to products, tests, and engineering work in projects

You will collaborate closely with our production experts, assess risks and opportunities, coordinate with other Lead Engineers, develop a deep understanding of customer contracts and specifications, and serve as the technical liaison to customers for projects.

Engineer focused on precision and technical excellence

We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented engineer with a solid technical background and advanced systematic and analytical problem-solving skills. You should be able to work independently, manage your own tasks, and produce meticulous technical documentation that meets internal and customer requirements. Effective communication skills are essential for negotiations, and teamwork skills are vital for collective growth.

You also have:

• Experience in the high voltage cable or high voltage industry
• A strong technical background and a commitment to skill development
• Advanced systematic and analytical problem-solving skills
• The ability to work independently and manage your work effectively
• Attention to detail for creating high-quality technical documentation

Join us in advancing the green revolution

NKT is committed to promoting diversity and an inclusive culture where people from different backgrounds can thrive and perform at their best. We believe diversity fosters sustainable performance and an inclusive environment makes for a better workplace.

As a Senior Lead Engineer, you will have opportunities to develop your skills in an international setting, be part of a collaborative team, and contribute to the green revolution by developing innovative high-voltage cable systems. Join us and be a Connector of the green tomorrow!

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We will review applications continuously, but we recommend applying by May 16th. Please note that personality and cognitive tests may be part of the recruitment process. For inquiries, contact Kevin Strack at kevin.strack. Due to GDPR regulations, we cannot accept applications via email.

Be a Connector of the green tomorrow!

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At NKT, we are all Connectors. We develop leading technologies to enable the world’s transition to renewable energy and stay connected to grow as professionals. NKT connects a greener world with high-quality power cable solutions, designing, manufacturing, and installing low-, medium-, and high-voltage power cables supporting the green transition. Headquartered in Denmark, NKT employs 6,000 people, listed on Nasdaq Copenhagen, with a revenue of EUR 3.3 billion.