Junior Engineer Superconducting Cable System Engineering

Shape the future of energy technology with us

Do you want to actively contribute to the energy transition and be part of a globally operating company that develops innovative high-tech solutions for a sustainable future? Then become a Junior Engineer for superconducting cable systems at NKT – and work with an experienced team at the forefront of technological innovation. In this role, you will take technical responsibility for cable systems and help shape tomorrow's energy landscape. You'll benefit from a collective agreement-based work environment, flexible working models, and diverse development opportunities.

Take technical ownership of superconducting cable systems

As a Junior Engineer Superconducting Cable Systems, you will be responsible for the technical development of proposals and projects with a focus on superconducting land cable systems. You will work closely with experienced colleagues and develop solutions that pave the way to a greener future.

Your responsibility will be to:

• Analyze tenders for technical feasibility and coordinate with internal departments
• Design and develop HTS cable systems including layout, calculations, and documentation
• Prepare technical proposal documents and support technical negotiations
• Manage technical project tasks and review external documentation
• Support sales with technical inquiries and prequalification processes

You will work in an international engineering team and report to the Head of Engineering. The position is based in Cologne, with the possibility of mobile working.

Technically curious personality with team spirit and eagerness to learn

You are a curious, structured, and team-oriented individual who enjoys taking responsibility and wants to grow in an international environment. You bring enthusiasm for innovative technologies and want to actively contribute to the green transformation. Strong communication skills, flexibility, and a solution-oriented mindset define you.

You also have:

• A completed Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering
• Excellent German and English skills, both written and spoken
• Experience with Microsoft 365, Microsoft Project, and SAP
• Knowledge of COMSOL, MATLAB, and ideally programming skills
• Initial experience in high-voltage or energy technology

Join the energy transition

NKT is committed to fostering a diverse organization and a culture where people from different backgrounds can thrive and are inspired to perform at their best. We believe that a diverse organization enables sustainable performance, and that an inclusive and welcoming culture makes for a better place.

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If you have any questions about the role, you are very welcome to contact Hiring Manager Marc Stemmle at For inquiries about the recruitment process, please reach out to Dejan Zegarac at  Please note that due to the GDPR regulations we cannot accept any applications via e-mail.

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About NKT

At the factory in Cologne, NKT is designing, developing and manufacturing the high-voltage power cable solutions enabling the Energiewende and the global transition to renewable energy. Here, you will join a diverse organization at an internationally recognized engineering center at a state-of-the-art power cable factory. 

NKT connects a greener world with high-quality power cable technology and takes centre stage as the world moves towards green energy. NKT designs, manufactures and installs low-, medium- and high-voltage power cable solutions enabling sustainable energy transmission. Since 1891, NKT has innovated the power cable technology building the infrastructure for the first light bulbs to the megawatts created by renewable energy today. NKT is headquartered in Denmark and employs 6,000 people. NKT is listed on Nasdaq Copenhagen and realised a revenue of EUR 3.3 billion in 2024. We connect a greener world.