SENIOR ENGINEER, LAND INSTALLATION

Senior Engineer – Land Engineering

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.

Based in France, the Senior Engineer will support the Land Engineering team within Power Transmission, focusing on complex cable installation projects worldwide.

Responsibilities

• Managing technical scope and engineering deliverables related to land installation activities across complex EPCI projects
• Developing engineering solutions, technical documentation, and ensuring compliance with contract requirements, industry regulations, and project specifications
• Coordinating project execution activities, including planning, procurement support, subcontractor follow‑up, logistics coordination, and documentation control
• Supporting resource planning, travel planning, and site execution activities for installation teams and project personnel
• Managing technical interfaces across internal engineering teams, subcontractors, project stakeholders, and operational teams throughout project execution
• Supporting budget follow‑up, cost control activities, variation order identification, procurement evaluations, and financial reporting within project execution
• Ensuring safe execution of work activities by promoting strong HSE standards, participating in site safety meetings, risk assessments, toolbox talks, and compliance monitoring
• Supporting tender activities by providing technical expertise, reviewing project assumptions, and contributing lessons learned for future project improvements
• Driving continuous improvement by contributing to process development, knowledge sharing, training activities, and technical development within the department

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering or equivalent technical education
• Typically 5–10 years of relevant engineering or project execution experience, ideally within infrastructure, energy, installation, or industrial projects
• Strong technical understanding within engineering disciplines and project execution environments
• Experience managing technical documentation, project planning, subcontractor coordination, procurement, logistics, or field execution activities
• Ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities in fast‑paced project environments
• Strong problem‑solving mindset and ability to identify alternative technical solutions when needed
• Experience working cross‑functionally with engineering teams, contractors, suppliers, and project stakeholders
• Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate effectively across international project teams
• Fluent in French and English, written and verbal
• High focus on quality, deadlines, and operational excellence
• Personal values aligned with Nexans values: Pioneer, Dedicated, United

Benefits

• International career opportunities and strong development programs
• Flexible working arrangements
• Private health insurance and competitive pension plans
• Company cabins and a culture built around innovation, inclusion, wellbeing, and collaboration
• Opportunities to contribute directly to the global transition to renewable energy