Arbetsbeskrivning

At NKT in Karlskrona, we develop and manufacture high voltage power cables that enable the transition to renewable energy. Here, you will be part of an international engineering centre with advanced high voltage test halls, modern cable production and the cable laying vessel NKT Victoria. As Connectors, we collaborate to develop innovative technology that connects a greener and more sustainable world. NKT is headquartered in Denmark and operates in more than 30 countries. NKT - We connect a greener world. www.NKT.com.

Join us and contribute to the world’s transition to a green and sustainable future!

Would you like to support the green transformation of society?

Do you thrive in an evolving environment where each day offers new challenges and opportunities?

If you enjoy working with advanced technology and collaborating with a skilled engineering team, please continue reading!

In the role of Project Engineer at NKT, you will manage the technical scope of delivery projects and ensure that our cable system designs align with customer requirements, industry standards and project goals. You will work with advanced modelling tools, perform electrical, thermal and mechanical calculations and act as a key technical voice from contract handover to project completion. By coordinating with stakeholders, you secure specifications, manage documentation and risks and help ensure safe, efficient and high‑quality project execution.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Managing technical aspects of the project.
• Designing high-quality, cost-effective cable systems in adherence to customer specifications and industry standards.
• Conducting technical calculations encompassing electrical, thermal, and mechanical aspects.
• Managing cost calculations for products, testing, and engineering work.
• Assessing risks and opportunities in delivery projects.
• Serving as a technical interface to customers in delivery projects.
• Crafting technical documents outlining the proposed solutions for customers.

Curious, collaborative, and committed to high‑quality engineering

You thrive in a role where you can combine analytical thinking with creative problem‑solving to create technically robust solutions. You are comfortable owning tasks, prioritizing your responsibilities and supporting the project team’s collective outcomes. You communicate clearly, collaborate well across disciplines and bring a structured approach to engineering challenges. You are motivated by continuous learning, knowledge‑sharing and working in an environment where teamwork and innovation are essential.

Required skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical field such as electrical engineering, physics, mathematics or chemistry
• Proficiency using modern 3D modeling software applications, such as Matlab and Comsol
• Fluency in Swedish and English (spoken and written)
• Experience preparing technical calculations and documentation
• Previous experience in a related technical field would be advantageous.

Grow your skills in global high‑voltage projects

NKT is committed to supporting 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.

At NKT, you will join a collaborative engineering community where curiosity, knowledge‑sharing and technical excellence shape our work. You will have the opportunity to deepen your skills in complex cable system technologies, develop new skills through international project exposure and contribute to solutions that support the global transition to renewable energy. You will be part of an innovative environment that encourages personal growth, interdisciplinary teamwork and continuous improvement.

Read more about our offer and listen to some voices of NKT Connectors here!

We will review applications continuously, but we recommend you apply no later than 17/9-2026.

An extract from the criminal record, alcohol and drug tests, along with personality tests, will be part of our recruitment process. If you have any questions about the role or the recruitment process, please reach out to recruiter Cajsa Carlsson at [email protected]

Union representatives

Sveriges Ingenjörer - Christian Fisch, +46 455 56 380Unionen – Joakim Wikström +46 734 070 243Ledarna - Roger Jönsson, +46 455 55 911

Be a Connector of the green tomorrow!