Support large and technically advanced submarine cable projects
NKT is currently expanding its nearshore engineering team in Rotterdam. We offer you a unique opportunity to join one of the leading suppliers of the largest and most technically advanced subsea cable projects worldwide.

Working closely with our international customers, we develop, manufacture, and install High Voltage Cables (HVC), which are efficient, environmentally friendly, and technologically advanced.

These serve the land and offshore applications worldwide. Do you enjoy a collaborative, diverse working culture and like to contribute to a greener world? Then this could be the opportunity for you!

Play an important role in the installation project life cycle
NKT is on a growth journey, and we are currently looking for a Sr. Project Engineer Nearshore with a background with cables in shallow water, shore landing and related construction scopes to strengthen our Nearshore Installation team. In this position, you will play an important role in our nearshore cable installation projects, contributing throughout the project lifecycle, from tender to installation.

As a Sr. Project Engineer Nearshore, your primary tasks will be to own and solve engineering matters and report on project level to project installation manager in installation projects at various stages, focusing on and having ownership of landfall and cable lay, barge and burial solutions. You will also play a key role in developing standardized procedures for nearshore installations across our projects.

Your key responsibilities are:

• Handle your scope throughout their lifecycle and participate in both office and site works. Depending on your background the role can be tailored more towards barge operations or landfall and burial scopes;

• Engineer and document work methods tailored to shallow water vessels/barges and landfalls;

• Assist in the tool development, installation optimalisations, project synergies - aimed at enhancing our companies nearshore installation capabilities and competitiveness.Engage with diverse internal and external stakeholders daily to ensure project success.

You will join our Nearshore Installation team, collaborating with colleagues based in various global locations. Therefore, traveling to different offices and subcontractors is part of your role. We foster a creative and collaborative work environment, emphasizing mutual support and growth.
A Sr. Nearshore Project Engineer who enjoys collaborations
To thrive in this role you are good at communicating, with both internal and external stakeholders. You are good at cooperating with others and have resourceful problem-solving skills.

You meet the following requirements:

• A BSc (or higher) in engineering

• 5 or more years of experience in engineering, especially experience in nearshore scopes with barges is valuable

• Solid technical and analytical skills, with the ability to solve problems creatively.

• Effective communication and teamwork skills, with the ability to collaborate with diverse stakeholders.

• Proficiency in engineering software and tools, such as AutoCAD, MS Project, and other relevant applications.

Join us for a greener future
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. This role will offer you great possibilities to contribute to our growth journey. You will gain exciting opportunities to develop your own career.

Sounds interesting? Then we'd like to get in touch with you. Even if you don't tick all the boxes - please let us know. Knowledge gaps can be filled. The most important thing is your potential, motivation and eagerness to contribute to our future success. Read more about our offer and listen to some voices of NKT Connectors here! If you have any questions regarding the position, you are welcome to contact Director Nearshore Installation, Eero Impola via eero.impola@nkt.com. For questions about the recruitment process, please contact recruiter Pieter van den Eijnden, 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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Posting Date: 12 Mar 2026

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