Seabed Intervention Project Engineer

Seabed Intervention Project Engineer 

Do you want to play a leading role in the green transition? Do you enjoy being part of great project teams taking on exciting opportunities? Then apply for the role as Project Engineer with focus on seabed intervention activities. 

 
NKT is currently expanding our offshore engineering team and offers a unique opportunity to join one of the leading suppliers of the largest and most complex submarine power cable projects worldwide. 

Offshore Installation Engineering Team 

As part of NKT’s offshore engineering department you will be surrounded by colleagues within various offshore engineering disciplines. One of the key words in the team is diversity which we take great pride in. NKT’s offshore engineering department is highly versatile and, regardless of the competences you hold now, you will be given the opportunity to broaden your engineering and project management competences.  

 
Our team of project engineers are based in Rotterdam. The team supports projects worldwide with engineering solutions related to the preparations of the cable route prior to cable-lay and protection works post-lay. This includes as example engineering works related to pre-sweeping, dredging, trenching, subsea rock installation, PLGR (pre-lay grapnel run) and boulder clearance. Communication across different departments within the organization and external parties such as clients, subcontractors and suppliers are a large part of the work.  

What you bring to the team: 

NKT are looking for a motivated person that can take ownership of their work and deliver a high-quality result according to agreed deadlines. 

• An engineering degree with focus on offshore/marine or civil construction 

• At least 3 years of work experience with seabed related activities such as dredging and/or subsea rock installation 

• Solution-oriented mindset 

• Excellent communication skills in English 

• Able to work independently on tasks, however presenting and communicating results verbally and in writing to a larger audience is necessary 

• Reading and understanding contractual and technical requirements 

• Support project management in relations to technical questions towards subcontractors and clients and interfacing departments within NKT such as HSE, QM, Procurement (Supply Chain) and other engineering teams.  

• Understanding of geotechnical (soil mechanics) and metocean definitions and descriptions and how these factors influence our installation work.  

• Basic understanding of GIS tools, terrain models (DTM), CAD programs. Programming skills is a plus. 

• Willingness to travel for shorter business travels such as to other NKT offices, visit suppliers and subcontractors and project sites. Potential to work offshore for shorter periods of time 

• Authorized to work in the Netherlands 

Join us as “We connect a greener world!” 

NKT is committed to fostering a diverse organization and a culture where people from different backgrounds can thrive and are inspired to perform at their best. We believe that a diverse organization enables sustainable performance, and that an inclusive and welcoming culture makes for a better place to work. ​ We offer a work environment with continuous opportunities for personal development and carrier opportunities.  

 
We will review applications continuously, but we recommend you apply no later than April 2026. Be aware that personality and cognitive tests might be included in the recruitment process.  

If you have any questions regarding the position, you are welcome to contact Elisabeth Sondenaa, Manager Offshore Engineering, Elisabeth.Sondenaa@nkt.com. In case you have any inquiries about the recruitment process please reach out to Pieter van den Eijnden, HR manager at pieter.vandeneijnden@nkt.com Please note that due to the GDPR regulations we cannot accept any applications via e-mail. 

Be a Connector of the Green Tomorrow! 

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About NKT

Join a diverse and global organization developing, manufacturing and delivering market leading power cable accessories ensuring reliable and long-term performance in power cable systems. The Accessories business line operates from production sites in Sweden and Germany with sales in more than 100 countries. 

NKT connects a greener world with high-quality power cable technology and takes centre stage as the world moves towards green energy. NKT designs, manufactures and installs low-, medium- and high-voltage power cable solutions enabling sustainable energy transmission. Since 1891, NKT has innovated the power cable technology building the infrastructure for the first light bulbs to the megawatts created by renewable energy today. NKT is headquartered in Denmark and employs 6,000 people. NKT is listed on Nasdaq Copenhagen and realised a revenue of EUR 3.3 billion in 2024. We connect a greener world. www.nkt.com