(Senior) Project Engineer Inter Array Cables

Business Area Wind is responsible for Vattenfalls Onshore and Offshore Wind as well as other non-hydro renewable initiatives like PV/Solar and batteries. We currently develop construct and operate wind generation assets across Sweden Denmark Germany the Netherlands and the UK.

As part of BA Wind you will play a key role in one of the most exciting pipelines in the industry with 24GW of capacity stretching out more than a decade ahead across our key European markets. You wont only be involved in developing projects but pioneering cutting-edge innovation new business models and ways of working with communities and the environment. Working as part of a leading European utility also means you could be helping a growing number of major businesses and brands achieve their own sustainability goals through partnerships.

As (Senior) Project Engineer you deliver engineering work packages for a development or execution project by ensuring technical compliance coordinating technical interfaces with other work packages communicating with suppliers and stakeholders and managing quality risks and documentation throughout the contract lifecycle. You will lead the cable accessories scope including HV terminations fibre optic terminations hang-offs and installation accessories as well as their associated installation methodologies and technical interfaces. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure delivery of assigned work packages per contractual requirements and standards
• Perform technical review of reports design and system studies supplied by contractors and third parties (e.g.  Accessories Design and Installation Procedures technical studies and investigations.) and verify compliance with Vattenfalls requirements
• Support supplier qualification activities factory visits inspections testing and technical workshops as required
• Review and support development of offshore installation handling termination and testing procedures
• Interface with other packages and plant suppliers to ensure consistency technical compatibility and quality of the performed works 
• Manage technical queries and coordinate resolution with relevant stakeholders
• Ensure timely documentation of findings lessons learned and proactively share knowledge within the department and the wider organisation where relevant 
• Monitor and report on safety quality progress and cost in a structured and timely manner
• Manage risks opportunities and mitigation plans for own scope
• Engage with internal stakeholders to handle deviations from the Employers Requirements
• Collaborate with Legal/Contract Management on claims related to IAC
• Plan and coordinate assigned technical activities within the project schedule
• Represent technical interests within cross-functional project discussions

We welcome applications from candidates at either Intermediate or Senior level. For Intermediate-level candidates we are particularly interested in individuals who demonstrate strong technical capabilities a high level of motivation and a willingness to learn and develop further

Location: The role will be based in one of Vattenfalls office locations in Amsterdam (Netherlands) or Hamburg (Germany). Some travel to other offices/suppliers shall be expected.

Qualifications :

Your profile: 

• . Electrical engineering or similar
• Experience working as project engineer on large-scale projects with the inter array cables scope
• Strong theoretical knowledge and/or practical experience with cable accessories including terminations hang-offs fibre optic connections and their associated installation activities on an offshore wind farm. Technical knowledge of Inter array cable system for wind farms with focus on technical interfaces towards the wind turbine its foundation as well as the offshore substation. 
• Experience with cable installation electrical system design or systems engineering will be considered a plus.
• Understanding of the commercial impact of technical choices
• Good communication collaboration and influencing skills
• High degree of self-motivation and autonomy
• Continuous learning and improvement mindset
• Willingness to travel and perform remote work from suppliers sites/offices
• Good English language skills and preferably also good German and/or Dutch

Additional Information :

Our offer
We offer an international and collaborative working environment attractive employment conditions and opportunities for personal and professional development. You will work with experienced colleagues across disciplines and be encouraged to ask questions share knowledge and contribute to continuous improvement.

More Information

Incoming applications are reviewed and evaluated on an ongoing basis. Therefore this vacancy may be filled before the application deadline. The application deadline is November 29 2026.

We welcome your application in English and kindly request that you do not send applications by any means other than via our website as we cannot guarantee that we will be able to process applications that are not made via our website. 

For more information about the recruitment process you are welcome to contact our recruiter Sandra Domschke via email: 

At Vattenfall we are convinced that diversity contributes to building a more profitable and attractive company and we strive to be a good role model regarding diversity. Vattenfall works actively for all employees to have the same opportunities and rights regardless of gender ethnicity age transgender identity or expression religion or other belief disability or sexual orientation. Click here for further information. 

The security of Vattenfall and its employees is essential. A pre-employment screening will therefore form part of the recruitment process and will reflect the requirements of the role. The screening will be conducted by a third party DISA Global Solutions AB.

We look forward to receiving your application!

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time