Lead Engineer

Be a part of designing cutting-edge HVDC cable systems enabling transformation to green energy
If you have solid experience and specialization within Electrical Power and are keen to join a global high voltage cable supplier which plays a significant role in the green transformation, we might have the right job for you! As a Lead Engineer in our multi-cultural team you will contribute in designing our world class AC and DC cable systems to our international customers. Being part of NKT opens a world of future career opportunities as well as learning possibilities.


Drive the technical scope commercially
As a supplier of complete cable systems, we are in an expanding phase where you will be a significant part of our Engineering team. In the role as Lead Engineer you will design the most advanced cable systems on the market in our tenders and take the technical lead in our delivery projects.
You will use both in-house developed and commercially available software to design cable systems in all aspects; electrical, mechanical and thermal. Your calculations make it possible to create cost efficient solutions while adhering to relevant standards.
You are eager to tailor NKT’s technical offer to customer requirements and applicable standards while maintaining responsibility of risk, budget and schedule.
You will be part of a multi-disciplinary team of experts dealing with all aspects of a commercial offer or the execution of a project, such as commercial, legal, planning and installation activities.


Your primary tasks will be:
Driving the technical scope in tender and/or delivery projects
Designing high quality and cost-efficient cable systems based on customer’s specifications and all relevant standards
Performing calculations for full technical scope including electrical, thermal and mechanical calculations
Responsible for cost related tasks to the products, tests and engineering work in projects/tenders
Assessing risks and opportunities in tender/delivery projects
Responsible for understanding and consider customer’s contract/specifications
Serving as the technical interface to customer in tender/delivery projects

You will be a part of a highly skilled team, based in Karlskrona in the southern part of Sweden. In Karlskrona, NKT has a state of the art manufacturing facility for manufacturing high voltage and extra high voltage power cables, the largest AC & DC electrical test labs in northern Europe and Victoria - our cable laying vessel.
Our Engineering team is open to innovative ideas and supports personal and collective growth. We thrive on the diversity of our technical backgrounds that allows us to have an all-round perspective in our solutions to the benefit of our customers. You will bring in your skills to enhance your personal growth as well as that of the team.


Analytical and collaborative engineer with good communication skills
To succeed in this role you have a high technical interest and competence. Our team is built on collaboration and strong team spirit so a success factor in this role is definitely being a team player and open minded sharing solutions, competences and experiences.
When leading negotiations within the technical scope with NKT’s customers, it is important to be service minded and communicative, and strive for high quality technical documentation.
You are a systematic and analytical problem solver that can work independently and have a high sense of responsibility for your work. You are efficient in managing your own time and flexible to adjust to the varying demands of project work. Meeting deadlines and quality criteria is a natural part of your workflow and planning.
Additionally, your CV comprises:
M.Sc. in Electrical Engineering, preferably in the specialization in Electrical Power.
Other disciplines of interest are Applied Physics or Mathematics, or Mechanical Engineering
Preferably some years of experience from high voltage engineering
Proficiency and affinity with modern IT tools for engineering, such as Matlab or Comsol
Fluency in spoken and written English


Contact and application
Are you looking for a career in a fast-moving, growing and high-tech environment where you will be able to develop on a personal as well as on a career level? Let us know, we are waiting for you!
Please apply at our website at latest 8th of November 2020. Personality- and Capacity tests may occur in our recruitment process.
If you have any questions regarding the position, you are very welcome to contact Recruiting Manager Peter Friberg, +46 455 534 61. In case you have any inquiries about the recruitment process please reach out to Senior Recruiter Josefine Persson, josefine.persson@nkt.com. Please note that due to the GDPR regulations we cannot accept any applications via e-mail.


Union representatives
Sveriges Ingenjörer - Christian Fisch, +46 455 56 380
Unionen - Mikael Hammarin +46 455 75 972
Ledarna - Roger Jönsson, +46 455 55 911
We are looking forward to receiving your application!


About NKT
At NKT your skills, ambition and determination will contribute to connecting the world with high quality power cables driving the global transition to renewable energy. Join us and become part of an international organization founded on high ambitions, strong performance and collaboration. We have pioneered the cable industry since 1891, and today we still bring power to life. NKT employs 3.400 and operates globally with headquarter in Brøndby, Denmark. Read more at nkt.com