Project Engineer - Fiber Optics

Company description:

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.

Job description:Ensure high quality fiber optic delivery in global projects

Join NKT as a Fiber Optic Project Engineer and take full technical ownership of fiber optic systems in large HVDC and transmission projects.

In this role, you manage the fiber optic scope end to end — from concept and design to implementation, installation support and final handover. You act as the technical authority for fiber optics, making decisions and ensuring reliable, high-quality solutions throughout the project lifecycle. You will collaborate closely with engineering, production, installation and procurement teams across Karlskrona, Cologne and Chennai.

Do you want to take full technical ownership of fiber optic systems in global HVDC projects? In that case, this is a role for you.

Manage fiber optic engineering activities across the full project lifecycleYou will contribute to the execution of fiber optic systems across the full project lifecycle, ensuring that solutions meet technical specifications, project timelines and stakeholder expectations. The role involves close collaboration with project managers, technical leads, sensing specialists, procurement and production teams.

You will also support documentation, installation preparation and quality related activities, while contributing to continuous improvement and knowledge sharing within the team.

Your responsibility will also be to:

Lead and coordinate the fiber optic scope across a