Specialist Engineer Survey

Specialist Engineer Survey

ONBOARDING YOU TO THE COMPANY

At Nexans our global vision is to electrify the Power Transmission this means delivering some of the worlds longest and most complex HV subsea and land cable systems to connect nations and drive the global energy transition.

We deliver EPCI turnkey projects anywhere in the world. To achieve this we rely on the best tools equipment and people with the competence and skillsets required to engineer manufacture install and service these cable systems.

CHOOSING NEXANS

At Nexans your work powers the global transition to renewable energy. We offer meaningful careers with purpose backed by more than a century of expertise in electrification.

You will benefit from international mobility strong development programs and a culture that values inclusion innovation and wellbeing.

Join us to electrify the future.

WELCOMING YOU TO THE TEAM

Located in Norway France and the US our Marine Installation Engineering team consists of more than 60 highly competent and diverse colleagues working across subsea cable installation projects worldwide.

Thanks to the unique engineering expertise within the team we are able to plan and execute marine and land cable installation projects in some of the most challenging offshore environments globally. We work closely with internal project teams offshore operations clients and subcontractors to deliver safe and efficient project execution.

As our project portfolio continues to grow we are looking for a new Specialist Engineer Survey to join our team in Oslo this role you will report to the Team Lead Survey.

HOW YOU MAKE AN IMPACT

As a Specialist Engineer Survey you will take ownership of survey engineering activities across all phases of subsea cable projects from early project planning through offshore execution to final as-built documentation.

You will play a key role in route engineering survey planning subcontractor management and offshore operations support ensuring high-quality data delivery and safe efficient project execution.

Your main responsibilities include:

Engineering & Project Preparation

• Plan and manage survey scope for projects including route surveys and geophysical/geotechnical campaigns
• Define technical specifications procedures and survey requirements
• Perform GAP analysis of client data and identify additional survey needs
• Issue route position lists (RPL) and cable coordinates
• Support route engineering and multidisciplinary design processes

Subcontractor & Supplier Management

• Evaluate and technically assess survey tenders
• Specify survey equipment and offshore personnel requirements
• Follow up subcontractors during planning offshore execution reporting and data delivery
• Ensure alignment with project requirements contracts and Nexans standards

Offshore Operations & Execution

• Support or participate in offshore survey and installation campaigns
• Ensure continuous quality control of survey data
• Contribute to:
  • Pre-lay operations (e.g. seabed clearance and UXO removal)
  • Cable installation monitoring (ROV touchdown monitoring as-laid surveys)
  • Protection activities (trenching rock installation burial)
• Deliver survey documentation and operational data to offshore teams

Data Reporting & Close-Out

• Manage survey data processing QA/QC and reporting
• Prepare as-built documentation including key deliverables such as 8-point files
• Support GIS and geospatial data management within projects

HSE Risk & Quality

• Ensure survey activities comply with HSE and quality requirements
• Participate in risk assessments such as HAZID HAZOP and FMEA
• Contribute to continuous improvement of survey methods and technologies

You boost your impact by actively promoting Quality and HSE.

YOUR STARTING POINT

We know that the best candidates do not always match every requirement listed but here are some examples of the background and experience that can help you thrive in the role:

• Degree in Hydrography Geophysics Geology Geomatics or a related field
  (Relevant experience may compensate for formal education.)
• Extensive experience within offshore survey subsea cable installation or marine/Oil & Gas projects
• Strong understanding of survey acquisition methods including MBES SSS SBP UXO and geotechnical surveys
• Experience with survey planning and subcontractor management
• Familiarity with survey and GIS tools such as EIVA SonarWiz ArcGIS or QGIS is advantageous
• Structured and detail-oriented approach to technical work
• Self-driven with the ability to take ownership of complex tasks
• Strong collaboration and communication skills across disciplines and teams
• Proactive mindset with focus on safety quality and efficiency
• Fluent in English both written and spoken
• Your personal values align with those of Nexans: Pioneer Dedicated United

OUR GROWTH CULTURE

Across Nexans we share the same values. We are pioneers of the energy transition dedicated to delivering the highest standards of performance and united in achieving our ambitious goals.

At the individual level our growth culture is built on trust and collaboration. We welcome you as a valued member of our team.

To enable impact we believe in autonomy at the local level while encouraging knowledge sharing across our global engineering community.

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