At Nexans, our global vision is to electrify the future. In Power Transmission, this means delivering the world’s longest and most complex HV subsea and land cable systems to connect nations and drive the global energy transition. We deliver large-scale EPCI turnkey projects anywhere in the world. This means we have the best technology, equipment, and people with the competence and expertise required to produce, install, and service critical energy infrastructure supporting the world’s energy transition.
At Nexans, your work directly contributes to 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 career opportunities, strong development programs, flexible working arrangements, private health insurance, competitive pension plans, company cabins, and a culture built around innovation, inclusion, wellbeing, and collaboration.
Join us and help electrify the future.
We are looking for a Engineer to join our Land Engineering team within Power Transmission, based in France, Paris or Nantes or Edinburgh, UK,
The Land Installation department plays a critical role in ensuring successful execution of complex cable installation projects worldwide. The team is responsible for all engineering activities supporting land installation operations, including technical documentation, planning, procurement coordination, logistics, subcontractor management, and execution support throughout the full project lifecycle.
As an Engineer, you will primarily work within project organizations and take ownership of land installation engineering activities, ensuring technical deliverables are executed according to project requirements while managing interfaces between engineering, project teams, subcontractors, and operational stakeholders. You will report to the Department Manager, Land Engineering, while working closely with Project Managers and Lead Engineers on day-to-day project execution.
As an Engineer, you will be responsible for planning, coordinating, and executing engineering activities related to complex land installation projects, ensuring successful technical delivery from project design through installation and project close-out.
Your responsibilities will include:
You boost your impact by actively promoting Quality and HSE.
We know the best candidates do not always match every requirement perfectly, but the following background will help you succeed in this role:
At Nexans, we share a common purpose and values. We are pioneers of the energy transition, dedicated to delivering at the highest standards, and united in achieving ambitious global goals.
Our growth culture is built on trust, collaboration, autonomy, and continuous development. We believe in empowering employees locally while encouraging knowledge sharing across our global engineering and project communities.
As part of Nexans, you will contribute directly to shaping the future of sustainable global energy infrastructure.
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For over a century, Nexans has played a crucial role in the electrification of the planet and is committed to electrifying the future. With approximately 28,500 people in 41 countries, the Group is paving the way to a new world of safe, sustainable and decarbonized electricity that is accessible to everyone. In 2024, Nexans generated €7.1 billion in standard sales. The Group is a leader in the design and manufacturing of cable systems and services across four main business areas: PWR-Transmission, PWR-Grid, PWR-Connect and Industry & Solutions. Nexans was the first company in its industry to create a Foundation supporting sustainable initiatives, bringing access to energy to disadvantaged communities worldwide. The Group is recognized as a global leader on climate action and has committed to Net-Zero emissions by 2050 aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi).