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Senior Offshore Engineer

NKT

Rotterdam
Full-time
10+ years experience
Hybrid

Key Skills

Offshore Engineering
Subsea Cable Installation
Cable Repair
Marine Operations
Offshore Methods
Vessel and Equipment Interfaces
Installation and Repair Procedures
Technical Documentation
Risk Assessments
Engineering Leadership
Team Coordination
Resource Planning
Engineer Coaching
Stakeholder Communication
Troubleshooting
Project Execution

Job Description

Are you ready to take the lead in shaping how offshore/ repair projects are engineered and executed? In this role, you will be at the heart of complex offshore projects that directly contribute to the energy transition, ensuring safe, efficient and high‑quality delivery of offshore engineering scopes that connect the green power of tomorrow. Company / Team Context At NKT, we play a key role in enabling the global shift to renewable energy by designing, manufacturing and installing high‑voltage cable solutions. Our offshore projects support some of the world’s most ambitious wind energy developments, and our engineering teams are central to making these projects a success whilst also catering for a lifecycle of customer care and repairs. You will join an international environment where collaboration across disciplines, borders and functions is part of daily work, and where continuous improvement and learning are actively encouraged. Offshore Engineering Team The Offshore Engineering team is responsible for translating repair and smaller installation project requirements into safe and executable offshore solutions. Based in Rotterdam, the team supports cable installation and repair projects worldwide, working closely with project managers, tender teams, installation crews, vessel operators, subcontractors and clients. As Senior Offshore Engineer, you will sit at the intersection of technical leadership, people management and project execution, ensuring robust engineering solutions. Role Content As Senior Offshore Engineer , you lead and coordinate offshore engineering activities across multiple projects. You guide your team in developing repair preparedness documentation, procedures, method statements, calculations and risk assessments for offshore cable installation and repair operations. You balance resources across projects, aligning competence and availability with delivery priorities, while maintaining consistent engineering ways of working. You act as a key technical interface towards project managers, tender teams, installation teams, clients and subcontractors, ensuring that engineering scopes are well understood and aligned. When projects move into execution, you support engineering readiness, vessel and equipment interfaces and, where needed, provide hands‑on support during offshore campaigns, troubleshooting technical challenges and capturing lessons learned to continuously improve future projects. What You Bring To The Team To succeed in this role, you combine strong offshore engineering expertise with natural leadership and a collaborative mindset. A BSc or MSc in Maritime Technology, Naval Architecture, Offshore Engineering or a similar discipline Extensive experience in offshore engineering, subsea cable installation, repair or marine operations, including leading engineering activities across project phases Solid understanding of offshore methods, vessel and equipment interfaces, installation and repair procedures, technical documentation and risk assessments Proven ability to coordinate teams, plan resources and coach engineers in their professional development Strong analytical nature and communicational skills, enabling you to align technical topics with diverse internal and external stakeholders Willingness to travel internationally and support offshore activities, vessel mobilizations and project meetings when required Closing / Employer Branding At NKT, we believe that diverse perspectives strengthen our solutions and our culture. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone can grow, contribute, and feel respected. You will have opportunities to develop your technical and leadership skills further through challenging projects, collaboration with experienced colleagues, and exposure to international offshore operations. Application Process We will review applications on an ongoing basis. If you have questions about the role, please contact the Hiring Manager or Pieter van den Eijnden, HR Manager NL on LinkedIn. Please note that we do not accept applications via email due to GDPR regulations. Be a Connector of the Green Tomorrow! #Hybrid

Core Responsibilities

Lead and coordinate offshore engineering across multiple projects, overseeing repair preparedness documentation, procedures, method statements, calculations, and risk assessments while balancing team resources. Serve as a technical interface for project stakeholders, support engineering readiness and offshore execution, troubleshoot challenges, and capture lessons learned.

Requirements

A BSc or MSc in Maritime Technology, Naval Architecture, Offshore Engineering, or a similar discipline is required, along with extensive offshore engineering experience that includes subsea cable installation, repair, or marine operations. Candidates should have strong knowledge of offshore methods and technical documentation, proven team and resource coordination skills, analytical and communication abilities, and willingness to travel internationally and support offshore activities.

About NKT

Industry: Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing

Company size: 5,001-10,000 employees

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 transmission of energy. 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 locations worldwide, and employs 6,500 people globally. NKT is listed on Nasdaq Copenhagen. NKT - We connect a greener world.

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