Senior Electrical Engineer – Subsea Cable Systems, HVDC Extruded Department
ONBOARDING YOU TO THE COMPANY
At Nexans, our global vision is to electrify the future. In our Generation & Transmission business group, this means designing and fabricating world-leading high-voltage power cables that support the energy transition. We deliver full EPCI turnkey projects worldwide, leveraging state-of-the-art tools, advanced equipment, and a highly skilled workforce to install and maintain these critical systems safely and efficiently.
WHY WORK WITH US?
• Professional and personal development opportunities
• Exciting and varied work in an international, multidisciplinary environment
• Competitive pension scheme and insurance agreements
• Access to company-owned cottages for leisure
WELCOMING YOU TO THE TEAM
You’ll be joining a highly skilled and collaborative engineering team within the HVDC Extruded department. Our team focuses on the design, qualification, and development of subsea cable systems that meet the highest technical and environmental standards. Your workplace will be in Halden or Oslo, reporting directly to the Section Manager.
GETTING A FLYING START
To thrive as a Senior Electrical Engineer with us, you bring solid experience in high-voltage electrical engineering, preferably within subsea or land-based cable systems. You are structured, proactive, and confident in leading technical calculations, design work, and development projects. Your analytical mindset and passion for innovation help you solve complex engineering challenges. Experience working with multidisciplinary teams and in project-driven environments will set you up for success.
HOW YOU MAKE AN IMPACT
As a Senior Electrical Engineer, you will:
• Design and perform technical calculations for subsea power cable systems
• Develop technical documentation, reports, and qualification plans
• Plan and execute qualification programs to ensure cable system reliability
• Collaborate with production, installation, and other internal teams
• Drive technical improvements and efficiency initiatives within the department
Your technical expertise and problem-solving skills will contribute directly to delivering reliable and innovative subsea power solutions.
YOUR STARTING POINT
• Bachelor’s degree or higher in high-voltage electrical engineering or system technology
• 3–7 years of relevant experience in high-voltage technology, with subsea cable experience as a strong advantage
• Familiarity with design, technical calculations, and qualification of cable systems
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team
• Fluent in English (written and spoken); Norwegian is a plus
• Aligned with Nexans’ values: Pioneer, Dedicated, United
OUR GROWTH CULTURE
At Nexans, growth thrives on trust, collaboration, and innovation. You will have the autonomy to take ownership of your work while benefiting from a supportive team environment that encourages knowledge sharing. Together, we drive success in the global energy transition.
🎯 Ready to help electrify the future?
What drives us
At Nexans, purpose, excellence and people drive us. We electrify the future responsibly, with strong commitments to sustainability, innovation and inclusion. Empowering every employee to grow, contribute and create lasting impact worldwide. Join us in shaping a better tomorrow.