Graduate Engineer - Halden

Are you graduating in the summer of 2025, and ready to transition your academic knowledge into hands-on practice in an engineering role? Looking for a role where your contribution is valued, your potential is nurtured, and your innovative ideas are embraced? Nexans G&T, a pioneer in submarine cables and connection solutions, invites you to join our ambitious team in Halden as a Graduate Engineer!    

Onboarding you to the Company 

At Nexans our global vision is to electrify the future. In the BU Generation & Transmission this means designing, engineering, and fabricating the worlds’ best HV cables. It also means having project execution competence, skillset and resources to install and service those cables. We value diversity and are proud of our inclusive work culture, where your voice is heard, and new ideas are always welcome. By joining us in our mission to electrify the future, you are contributing to connecting the world, literally!   
 

Welcoming you to the team 
Our teams enable the company in its ability to plan and execute fabrication, project execution as well as installation activities anywhere in the world. Through the Nexans G&T Graduate Program you will be integrated into one of our departments in Halden in a permanent position and be allocated to real-life EPCI projects from day one! The start date is estimated August 2025. 

Getting a flying start 
As a Graduate Engineer in Halden you will fulfill activities and services related to live engineering tasks in one of the following departments; Extruded HVDC, Materials Engineering or Monitoring. As a graduate in Halden you will be part of the Engineering and R&D section with about 200 highly skilled engineers, and you will have a mentor that supports you. It will be a great opportunity for you to learn and grow. 

Extruded HVDC: The HVDC Extruded department specializes in engineering, design and qualifying High Voltage Direct Current (HVDC) Cable systems. We are involved in the entire project execution from early tenders to commissioning and are committed to delivering high quality on time. This opportunity is ideal for students graduating from fields such as Electrical Power Engineering, Energy and Environment, or similar fields.  

Materials Engineering: This department has an overarching technical responsibility for the materials used in G&T's subsea products, and for ensuring that this part of the BG possesses the necessary competence in material technology. Technical responsibility for materials involves giving material engineering support to project teams and other departments in G&T. We develop and qualify new materials in partnership with the design and process departments. In addition, we ensure material technical competence regarding selection of sub-suppliers, processability and application. Lastly, we identify the need for research and development within relevant areas of material technology. This department is ideal for those with education related to chemistry with focus on polymer materials technology or similar.  

Monitoring: The monitoring department has responsibility for defining monitoring solutions for Nexans' subsea high voltage cable system in client projects. As a graduate within monitoring, you will take part in defining this and preparing the documentation necessary to purchase, install and commission the monitoring system. You will be in contact with sub-suppliers, and you will be on site during commissioning and maintenance of the system. The monitoring department is especially relevant for those who are studying Mathematics and Physics/photonics/electronics. 

How you make an impact – The Graduate Program 
This Graduate Program will allow you to learn and contribute to the Nexans Way -such as engineering methodology and technical standards as well as quality culture and our safety mindset. From day one you will take direct part in one of our projects, enabling you to make your footprint on the electricity transformation. You will get the platform to participate in in-house training lectures, as well as cross-functional networking with your fellow graduates. Over time you will build a strong understanding of Nexans business model, products, and services. 

Your starting point when you join 

• Extruded HVDC: Bachelor's or master's degree within the field of Electrical Power Engineering, Energy and Environment, or similar fields. 

• Materials Engineering: Bachelor's or master's degree related to chemistry with focus on polymer materials technology or similar. 
• Monitoring: Bachelor's or master's degree within the field of Mathematics and Physics/photonics/electronics

• You are graduating from your bachelor’s or master’s degree in 2025.  

• Fluency in English, written and oral. Norwegian is a plus.  

• Some experience of working in technical environments is beneficial, but not required. This can for example be from summer internships. 

• You strongly align and identify with Nexans' values: Dedicated, Pioneer and United.  

 
Application Information  
We only accept and process applications that are electronically submitted via our application system. All applications will be processed continuously. Please attach all relevant documents and a transcript of your grades. 

In the application system you must also choose your preferred department of work.  
 
Relevant candidates will be contacted and invited to an Assessment Center in Oslo if available. Estimated October/November.  
 

Become a part of Nexans, where your journey is as important as the destination. Join us in electrifying the future! 💡💼🎓