Project Engineer for Foundations Projects (m/w/d)
Cadeler
Company Overview
Cadeler A/S
Copenhagen, Denmark
2008
Employs approximately 300 employees (source: linkedin.com). The company has a market value of approximately EUR 1.3 billion in 2023 (source: pv-magazine.com).
What They Do
Cadeler specializes exclusively in offshore wind energy, focusing on the transport, installation, operation, and maintenance of offshore wind farms, as well as decommissioning services (source: pv-magazine.com). The company has a comprehensive service portfolio that includes the transport and installation of wind turbine generators and foundations, maintenance of offshore structures and platforms, as well as offshore construction and decommissioning. Cadeler owns the industry's largest fleet of jack-up offshore wind installation vessels, currently comprising 12 modern ships, including Wind Orca, Wind Osprey, and Wind Scylla (source: pv-magazine.com). The next-generation P-class vessels are designed to handle larger and more complex offshore wind projects, enabling them to transport and install up to seven complete 15 MW turbines per load (source: pv-magazine.com).
Projects & Achievements
Cadeler has completed several notable projects, including Hornsea 2 in the UK, which was completed in June 2023 and was the world's largest offshore wind farm at the time of completion (source: pv-magazine.com). Other notable projects include Sandbank in Germany, Gwynt y Môr, and Greater Gabbard, where Wind Orca was used for the installation of foundations and turbines (source: pv-magazine.com). Currently, Cadeler is working on the Baltic Power project in the Baltic Sea, where Wind Osprey is responsible for the installation of 76 offshore wind turbines (source: pv-magazine.com). Additionally, Cadeler is involved in the Revolution Wind project in the USA, marking the company's first offshore wind project in the United States (source: pv-magazine.com).
Recent Developments
In 2024, Cadeler announced two significant contracts with a total value of approximately EUR 500 million for the transport and installation of foundations and turbines for an upcoming offshore wind project (source: pv-magazine.com). In August 2024, Wind Peak, the first of the next-generation P-class vessels, was delivered and immediately began work on the Sofia Offshore Wind Farm (source: pv-magazine.com). Cadeler has also established a department for decarbonization and sustainability, aiming to achieve net-zero operations by 2035 (source: pv-magazine.com).
Working at Cadeler
Cadeler offers a range of career opportunities in marine operations, engineering, project management, and installation services (source: pv-magazine.com). The company is headquartered in Copenhagen and has also established a local office in Taipei to support operations in the Asia-Pacific region (source: pv-magazine.com). Cadeler places great emphasis on safety and the environment, which is a central part of the company's culture (source: pv-magazine.com).
Contact
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Are you driven by designing and planning large offshore wind farm construction projects? Do you want to work in the green offshore wind industry where your skills and expertise will help secure a sustainable future based on renewable energy? Then you might be the Project Engineer we are looking for.
Cadeler is a global partner in offshore wind farm construction and maintenance, and we are part of an industry that is now, more than ever, both relevant and in high demand. As our industry continues to grow, so do we! We are now looking for a Project Engineer to help us develop comprehensive foundation project plans.
You'll be joining us in our brand-new Norwich office, at the heart of a vibrant city full of culture, great amenities, and easy access to stunning countryside and coastline. It's the perfect place to grow your career, collaborate with an energetic team, and enjoy a great work-life balance.
What will you do?
As our new Project Engineer, you will provide technical expertise to design offshore foundation construction processes and ensure seamless execution of project plans with cross-functional teams.
Your main tasks include:
- Provide technical expertise for offshore construction methods and equipment, ensuring adherence to industry standards and project specifications
- Develop and review engineering and feasibility studies for sailing and jacking operations, optimizing installation processes and addressing potential challenges with support from skilled subcontractors and internal resources
- Engage with clients, contractors, and stakeholders to provide updates and address technical queries
- Implement and enforce safety protocols to ensure personnel well-being and compliance with industry safety standards
- Support quality control to ensure construction projects meet high-quality standards, including maintaining accurate project records
- Oversee offshore equipment design, delivery and implementation as well as serve as a liaison between the vessel crew and office teams
- Monitor equipment delivery, performance, and deviations from project objectives
- Identify opportunities for improvements, optimizations, cost savings, and innovation in operations as well as equipment design and development
- Support the internal development of standards, methodologies, and documentation to improve overall Cadeler operations
To succeed in this role
Being part of the Cadeler community means you will have a natural interest and care for the environment and our shared mission to speed up the green energy transition. Your environmental considerations and the safety of our people and the planet will be a key priority in your daily work.
We are looking for a well-organized and strong communicator who can convey complex technical information to different stakeholders, lead technical subjects with multidisciplinary teams, and take full ownership of assigned work.
We think you will be a good match if you have some of the following competencies:
- 5+ years of experience in offshore wind engineering or construction projects
- Academic degree in mechanical engineering, marine engineering, naval architecture, or a related field
- Proven track record in executing offshore construction projects, preferably in the offshore wind industry, at either the planning or construction phases
- Strong technical expertise in offshore construction engineering and/or jack-up vessel operations
- Proficient in project management, including planning, budgeting, and scheduling
- Familiarity with relevant industry standards, regulations, and safety requirements
Come work with us!
By becoming a Cadeler employee, you will be part of a rapidly growing company with a diverse and energetic team. We offer an exciting position focused on delivering excellence in the face of interesting new challenges, within a positive and rewarding work environment in an international company with great development possibilities.
Cadeler is headquartered in Copenhagen, but we also have offices in Vejle, UK, US, and Taiwan, as well as colleagues working offshore aboard our fleet of Wind Turbine Generator (WTG) installation vessels.
Meet some of our colleagues here: https://www.cadeler.com/en/careers/meet-our-people/
Use the APPLY button to apply for this position. For GDPR reasons, applications are only accepted via the link and are assessed continuously until we find the right candidate, so please don't hesitate to send in your application as soon as possible and no later than the 27th of February.
Any questions regarding the position, or practical matters please contact [email protected].
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February 20, 2026
Full Time
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- Norwich, United Kingdom
5+ years in offshore wind engineering or construction projects
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