Installation Engineer

NKT; Karlskrona kommun; On-site; SEK 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

NKT Grid Solutions Offshore Hub seeks an Installation Engineer to design installation equipment, cable routes and technical documentation for offshore projects. You will translate project needs into clear 2D and 3D deliverables while complying with ISO and EN standards.

Responsibilities include mechanical design of metal accessories, jointing pits, cable routes, pull-in analyses, FEM analyses and producing drawings, reports and training ITP/FAT/SAT checklists. Travel ~50 days/year.

Qualifications

• A minimum BSc in mechanical, structural, design, civil or related engineering.
• Experience with mechanical design, structural analysis and manufacturing drawings.
• Experience with 2D and 3D CAD; AutoCAD, SolidWorks or Navisworks are relevant tools.
• Ability to produce technical documentation and work with ISO and EN standards.
• Fluent Swedish and English; cable installation project experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design metal accessories, jointing pits and cable installation equipment in 2D and 3D CAD.
• Prepare cable routes, pull-in analyses, FEM analyses and structural calculations.
• Produce manufacturing drawings, technical reports, instructions, layouts and task plans.
• Prepare ITP, FAT and SAT checklists and technical design requirements for MRB activities.
• Provide technical support to Service and Installation projects, including field engineering.

Skills

Mechanical design

2D/3D CAD

FEM analysis

Documentation

Education

BSc in mechanical, structural, design, civil or related engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Navisworks

Job description

Design cable installation systems for offshore projects

Do you want to apply mechanical engineering and 3D design to offshore cable installation projects that support the green transition? As a Installation Engineer within NKT Grid Solutions Offshore Hub, you will create installation equipment, cable routes and technical documentation while contributing to an international company on a growth journey.

Create practical engineering solutions for cable installation

You will support offshore and onshore installation projects through mechanical design, structural calculations and technical documentation. The role covers metal accessories, jointing pits, cable routes, pull-in analysis and installation equipment. You will work with project managers, site managers, subcontractors and engineering colleagues, translating project needs into clear 2D and 3D deliverables that meet applicable ISO and EN standards.

Your Responsibility Will Be To

• Design metal accessories, jointing pits and cable installation equipment in 2D and 3D CAD.


• Prepare cable routes, pull-in analyses, FEM analyses and structural calculations.


• Produce manufacturing drawings, technical reports, instructions, layouts and task plans.


• Prepare ITP, FAT and SAT checklists and technical design requirements for MRB activities.


• Provide technical support to Service and Installation projects, including field engineering.

The position reports to the Installation Engineering team and works across project functions, particularly with colleagues in Karlskrona, Sweden. The final work location will be confirmed. Domestic and international travel is approximately 50 days per year.

Analytical and collaborative mechanical engineering professional

You approach technical questions methodically, communicate clearly and cooperate well across functions. You can organise several parallel activities, remain adaptable when project conditions change and contribute with a practical, safety-aware perspective in both office and field settings.

You Also Have

• A minimum BSc in mechanical, structural, design, civil or related engineering.


• Experience with mechanical design, structural analysis and manufacturing drawings.


• Experience with 2D and 3D CAD; AutoCAD, SolidWorks or Navisworks are relevant tools.


• Ability to produce technical documentation and work with ISO and EN standards.


• Fluent Swedish and English; cable installation project experience is preferred.

Engineer the cable systems enabling a greener future

NKT is committed to developing a diverse organization and culture where people of diverse backgrounds can grow and are inspired to do their best. We have high ambitions on establishing gender diversity at NKT and encouraging all interested candidates to apply - even if you don't tick all the boxes described. We believe that a diverse organization enables long-term performance, and that an inclusive and welcoming culture creates a better work environment.

This role offers career development through varied engineering assignments, collaboration with project and site teams, and opportunities to grow your skills in an international setting. You will contribute across design, analysis, manufacturing documentation and installation support for cable projects connected to the green transition.

Be a Connector of the green tomorrow!

About NKT

Join a diverse and international team within NKT's Grid Solutions business, supporting the delivery and operation of reliable power grids worldwide. We deliver HVAC onshore cable systems and provide specialist service for AC and DC cable systems onshore and offshore. As a global organisation with operations across Europe, Australia, the United States, and the Middle East, Grid Solutions works closely with customers around the world and across the full lifecycle of power cable systems.

At NKT, we are all Connectors. We connect to develop leading power cable technologies that enable the world’s transition to renewable energy - and we stay connected to grow as people and professionals. As a company, NKT connects a greener world with high-quality power cable technology and plays a key role as the world moves towards clean energy. NKT designs, manufactures and installs low-, medium- and high-voltage power cable solutions enabling reliable energy transmission. Since 1891, NKT has innovated the power cable technology, building the infrastructure from the first light bulbs to the megawatts created by renewable energy today.

NKT is headquartered in Denmark, operates from more than 30 countries worldwide, and employs 6,500 people globally. NKT is listed on Nasdaq Copenhagen and realised a revenue of EUR 3.6 billion in 2025. NKT - We connect a greener world. www.nkt.com