Installation Design Engineer

Drive innovation in cable installation engineering

Join NKT and be part of a company advancing the worlds transition to a greener more sustainable future. As a Installation Engineer youll play a vital role in designing and developing cable installation systems that support global energy infrastructure. This is your opportunity to contribute to the green transition while working in a collaborative international environment with exciting career growth potential.

Do you want to be part of a team that transforms how energy is delivered across the globe

Design and develop advanced installation solutions

As part of NKTs onshore engineering department you will be surrounded by colleagues within various engineering disciplines.

NKTs installation engineering department is highly versatile and regardless of your current skills you will be given the opportunity to broaden your engineering skills.

The engineers are deployed in project teams that are responsible for the preparation of complex projects from start to finish together with other departments and functions across NKT business.

As an Installation Design Engineer you will support NKTs Installation business line by designing and developing mechanical solutions for high-voltage cable systems. Youll work with 2D/3D CAD tools to create technical drawings perform structural analysis and support manufacturing and installation processes.

You will be working with internal stakeholders such as engineers project managers and site managers but also clients and subcontractors.

The work you will do will be to prepare for installation activities at site. Hence it will be important to develop an understanding of the considerations required when working with different sites and the fundamental aspects of installing cables in an onshore and platform environment.

Your tasks will include:
Design mechanical accessories lay outs and jointing pits in 2D/3D CAD
Develop installation techniques and perform cable pull-in analysis
Create manufacturing drawings and technical documentation
Conduct structural calculations and FEM analysis
Provide technical support to installation and service teams
Working with cable systems
Implement standardization of work
Working in both bigger and smaller projects

The role is based in Karlskrona Sweden and includes approximately 30 travel days per year both domestically and internationally.

Problem-solving and team-oriented engineer with an open mindset

We are looking for a team-oriented and motivated person who performs well in a challenging work atmosphere. Youre resourceful results-driven and can manage multiple projects efficiently. Your effective communication and problem-solving skills help you collaborate effectively across teams and cultures.

You also have:
A BSc or higher in Mechanical Structural Civil or Installation Engineering
Proficiency in 2D/3D CAD tools (AutoCAD SolidWorks) PLM/Windchill
Experience with structural analysis metal manufacturing and technical documentation
Experience with infrastructural system installations
Experience with different applications and accessories for installation
Fluency in English additional languages are a plus
Understanding of Cable system design and installation are Meritorious

Engineer solutions for a greener tomorrow
NKT is committed to developing a diverse organization and culture where people of diverse backgrounds can grow and are inspired to do their best. We have high ambitions on establishing gender diversity at NKT and encouraging all interested candidates to apply even if you dont tick all the boxes described. We believe that a diverse organization enables long-term performance and that an inclusive and welcoming culture creates a better work environment.
At NKT youll be part of a collaborative and forward-thinking team where your ideas and expertise are valued. We offer continuous learning opportunities international career paths and the chance to work on impactful projects that support the global energy transition. Join us and grow your skills in a company thats shaping the future of sustainable energy.

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

Contact and application
We will review applications continuously but we recommend you to apply no later than 17 of November 2025. Be aware that personality and cognitive tests might be included in the recruitment process. If you have any questions about the role or the recruiting process you are very welcome to contact Cajsa Carlsson at. Please note that due to the GDPR regulations we cannot accept any applications via e-mail.

Union representatives
Sveriges Ingenjörer-Christian Fisch
Unionen-Joakim Wikström
Ledarna - Roger Jönsson

We are looking forward to receiving your application!

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About NKT
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 6000 people. NKT is listed on Nasdaq Copenhagen and realised a revenue of EUR 3.3 billion in 2024. We connect a greener world.