Specialist Engineer - PEX

World-wide turnkey cable supplier seeks

2 x Specialist Engineers in the AC XLPE & DC Extruded Cable Systems Project Execution Department

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 empower individuals and want to enable 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, are we committed to ensuring an inclusive workplace that embraces and promotes diversity. We do encourage women to apply.

Workplace: Oslo or Halden

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
• The Specialist Engineer has the responsibility for leading and performing assigned engineering scope 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:

• Lead the packages for the cable / umbilical / DEH delivery at all stages from design to delivery / installation.
• Ensure that project engineering and SOW is delivered according to contract and internal guidelines.
• Ensure that the engineering process is in accordance with the Project Execution Modell
• Be responsible for internal and external interfaces within his /her discipline. 
• Follow up the project engineering budget for his / her discipline; follow up cost vs progress/time schedule.
• Support the process to obtain an as optimal project engineering as possible, including identifying and controlling risks and opportunities.
• Facilitate engineering status meetings for his / her discipline and report Engineering status/progress to Project Manager / Engineering Manager.
• Report Engineering status to the Team Leader on regular basis.
• Ensure effective use of the resources within the engineering teams.

Your starting point when joining Nexans:

Professional skills, qualifications and experience:

• University degree BSc, MSc or similar in Electrical Engineering.
• Strong knowledge in project engineering systems and tools.
• Fluent in English – oral and written.
• Experience as Lead Engineer, Engineering Manager or similar in large international turnkey projects in EPCI organizations.

Personal characteristics:

• Personal values aligned to those of Nexans: Pioneers, Dedicated, United.
• Possess the following qualities: Proactive, Determined, Accountable, Good communication and co-operation skills.
• Experience and ability to motivate and lead others in projects.

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 process 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.