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World-wide turnkey cable supplier seeks

3 x Senior Engineers in the AC XLPE & DC Extruded Cable Systems Project Execution Department

to join our team in Nexans to electrify the future!

Nexans’ submarine power cables are key in the transition to more renewable energy whether connecting islands to the mainland or bringing green energy from the offshore wind farm to the grid. In cooperation with our world-wide customers we push technological boundaries to go deeper, longer, at higher voltages and to provide turn-key solutions for installation and protection to meet future needs.

At Nexans we understand the importance of empowering individuals and enabling everyone to reach their full potential. We believe that in order to come up with the best technical solutions diverse -perspectives, -backgrounds and -experiences are required. Therefore we are committed to ensuring an inclusive workplace that embraces and promotes diversity. We do encourage women to apply.

Workplace: Halden or Oslo,

Inviting you to our team:

The Turnkey & Offshore Projects section is responsible for the execution of projects within the Subsea & Land Systems (SLS) Business Group – supply and full turn-key projects, including project management, engineering, type testing, manufacturing, installation works as well as the cable laying and protection.

  • The Turnkey & Offshore Projects section is divided into four departments – this particular position is reporting to the Team leader of AC XLPE & DC Extruded Cable Systems
  • Project Engineer has the responsibility for assigned engineering tasks in one or more projects – such as feasibility studies/FEED, supply of cable or full turnkey projects
  • The matrix organization of the projects requires good communication skills to ensure good information flow across different disciplines

We need bright minds to:

  • Support the tender group with special focus on technical requirements/solutions, internal discipline review and risk evaluation
  • Perform the assigned engineering tasks according to contract and internal guidelines such as Engineering Handbook
  • Responsible for the cable / electrical equipment at all stages from design to purchasing, throughout testing, delivery and installation
  • Follow the Nexans’ Project Execution Modell during the Engineering process
  • Responsible for the project engineering budget for your tasks and delivery according to schedule
  • Support the process to obtain as optimal project engineering as possible including identifying and controlling risks and opportunities
  • Support and contribute to improvements
  • Support system and competence development as well as training within the Business group
  • Interfaces with operational and supporting departments, manufacturing plants/operational units, and other Nexans unit`s dependents in the business group

Your starting point when joining Nexans:

Professional skills, qualifications and experience:

  • University degree BSc, MSc or similar in Electrical Engineering
  • Good general knowledge in project engineering systems and tools
  • Fluent in English – oral and written 

Personal characteristics:

  • Personal values aligned to those of Nexans : Pioneer, Dedicated, United
  • Possess the following qualities: Proactive, Determined, Accountable, Good communication and co-operation skills

When joining us you will experience?

  • Professional and personal development opportunities
  • Interesting and varied work in an international, dynamic and multidisciplinary environment
  • Inclusive and multi-cultural working environment
  • Competitive salary, good pension scheme and insurance agreements
  • Company Cabins

Other information:

For further information on the position you may contact Team Leader Hanne Braaten +47 905 01 496

Questions about the hiring procecc can be directed to HR Manager Eduardo Høidal +47 992 42 586

Interviews will be held continuously, please apply as soon as possible.

Welcome to Nexans Norway AS

Nexans Norway is part of the Nexans Group which has industrial presence in 40 countries and commercial activities worldwide - and has nearly 1,700 employees. The head office is located in Oslo and we have manufacturing plants in Rognan, Langhus and Halden.

About Nexans Subsea & Land Systems (SLS) Business Group:

Subsea & Land Systems is a global player in engineering, manufacturing and installing key submarine cable solutions to customers all over the world. The Business Group has manufacturing plants in Norway (Halden), USA, Japan, France and Belgium.

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About company

Electrify the Future Cables have been our business, our passion, our knowledge, for more than a hundred years. Today, we are facing a future that will become electric far sooner than planned. Electrification is in our DNA and we are now ready to scale up to become a pure electrification player in this world. The need for smart services, sustainable solutions and reliable cables… Find out more