Trainee, Design Engineer

Technical cable system design for tender processes

The Trainee Design Engineer plays a key role in supporting the commercial organisation by managing the technical scope of tenders and ensuring alignment with internal requirements and client expectations. This position offers the opportunity to work with cable system design, calculations and documentation within a global organisation contributing to the green transition. You will collaborate with several internal teams and engage directly with clients. Would you like to contribute to shaping future cable system solutions

Contribute to technical tender processes and cable system design

In this role, you will take responsibility for assigned technical topics within tender projects and ensure alignment with tender strategy. You will analyse requirements, perform electrical, thermal calculations, and prepare documentation according to established engineering processes. You will collaborate closely with colleagues in Tender Engineering, Commercial, Sales and other relevant departments to secure a coherent and accurate technical proposal.

Your responsibility will be to:

Analyse tender requirements and perform cable system design activities
Perform thermal, electrical calculations
Evaluate tender qualification needs and suggest tender qualification plans
Collaborate with internal teams and present technical proposals to clients
Compile tender documentation according to internal processes

This role collaborates with multiple departments across the organization. The position is based in Chennai.

Analytical engineering professional with collaborative mindset

You are a person who works in a structured way, enjoys analytical tasks and pays attention to detail. You communicate clearly, take responsibility for your work and feel comfortable collaborating with colleagues across functions and locations. You thrive in environments where technical problem-solving is part of daily work and where coordination across teams is essential.

You also have:

Master's degree in Electrical Engineering
Exposure to cable system design is advantageous
Exposure to thermal/electrical calculations in High Voltage equipment is advantageous
Experience with Microsoft Office, Comsol, Matlab, AutoCAD is advantageous

A chance to contribute to a greener electrical future

NKT is committed to developing a diverse organization and culture where people of diverse backgrounds can grow and are inspired to do their best. We are establishing gender diversity at NKT and encouraging all interested candidates to apply – even if you don't tick all the boxes described. We believe that a diverse organization enables long-term performance, and that an inclusive and welcoming culture creates a better work environment.

You will be part of an international engineering environment where knowledge sharing and collaboration are central. This role offers opportunities to build your technical skills, work closely with experienced colleagues and grow within a company focused on supporting the green transition. You will be involved in projects that contribute to sustainable energy infrastructure and long-term development within the cable industry.

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We will review applications continuously, but we recommend you apply no later than 17th April 2026. Be aware that personality and cognitive tests might be included in the recruitment process. Please note that due to the GDPR regulations we cannot accept any applications via e-mail.

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Be a Connector of the green tomorrow!

About NKT

Join a diverse and international team within NKT's Grid Solutions business, supporting the delivery and operation of reliable power grids worldwide. We deliver HVAC onshore cable systems and provide specialist service for AC and DC cable systems onshore and offshore. As a global organisation with operations across Europe, Australia, the United States, and the Middle East, Grid Solutions works closely with customers around the world and across the full lifecycle of power cable systems.

At NKT, we are all Connectors. We connect to develop leading power cable technologies that enable the world's transition to renewable energy - and we stay connected to grow as people and professionals. As a company, NKT connects a greener world with high-quality power cable technology and plays a key role as the world moves towards clean energy. NKT designs, manufactures and installs low-, medium- and high-voltage power cable solutions enabling reliable energy transmission. Since 1891, NKT has innovated the power cable technology, building the infrastructure from the first light bulbs to the megawatts created by renewable energy today.

NKT is headquartered in Denmark, operates from more than 30 countries worldwide, and employs 6,500 people globally. NKT is listed on Nasdaq Copenhagen and realised a revenue of EUR 3.6 billion in 2025. NKT - We connect a greener world. www.nkt.com

Trainee, Design Engineer ( Power Electronics / High Voltage Engineering)