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Job description
The Engineering department is the technical backbone within Business Area Wind, setting the standards and guidelines as well as being embedded within our projects to drive technical excellence through the whole project lifecycle.
Working within the Project Execution department of Project Delivery & Engineering, grouped in the Transportation & Installation Engineering team our installation engineers use their strong technical and project management competences to develop and deliver class-leading foundation installation methodologies to project to meet the requirements of our strong offshore wind portfolio across northern Europe.
Your Job as Foundation Installation Engineer
- Provide Offshore turbine foundation installation engineering expertise to Offshore Wind development projects in order to deliver key engineering assignments
- Be accountable for individual projects in delivery phases to support the Installation Manager in overall Foundation Installation package delivery across the BU Offshore portfolio
- Responsible for project-specific engineering tasks within the development phase to understand and mitigate project-specific engineering risks
- Provide HSE leadership in the design and specification of offshore foundation installation methodologies
- Contribute to the structural growth of the Transportation & Installation Engineering team by taking ownership in development work packages
- Develop your own competences both in project management as well as offshore installation methodologies
Please note that this position is internally listed as Cable Installation Engineer, and therefore the title stated in the employment contract may differ from the advertised job title.
Qualifications
Your Profile as Turbine Installation Engineer
- Degree in a relevant Engineering discipline
- A minimum of 3 years project engineering experience in offshore foundation installation context
- Good knowledge of offshore installation equipment and systems
- Strong project management mindset
- Ability to identify installation engineering topics - balancing technical, commercial and consenting imperatives
- Good knowledge of the wind energy market
- Experience in installation of offshore transmission systems is an asset
- Good stakeholder management and strong interpersonal skills, enjoying an environment characterized by disciplinary and cultural diversity.
- Fluent in English
- Strong intercultural awareness and willingness to work across borders
- Enthusiastic about the potential of digitalization and self-propelled to implement the opportunities in the wind industry
Location
Choice of Vattenfall locations at Hamburg, Kolding or Amsterdam
Our offer
Are you looking for more than just a job? Our involvement at every stage of projects means you'll be able to find your element working with the power of wind and solar in a role where your skills and experience will be leveraged to the maximum.
You'll benefit from limitless opportunities to grow in your element through learning and development and to expand your horizons working across our diverse portfolio.
We strive to be the best place to work in the industry with highly competitive pay and conditions and an open, supportive culture. A commitment to a healthy work-life balance aims to ensure everyone plays to their strengths.
The scale of our ambition means we need to bring together people from many different backgrounds and experiences. You will be part of a growing team of 1,700+ colleagues from 50+ nationalities where our positive approach to diversity is reflected in the fact that more than a quarter of staff are women.
More Information
For more information about the recruitment process you are welcome to contact our recruiter Sabrina Parsons, [email protected]
We welcome your application in English no later than 01.11.2026. We kindly request that you do not send applications by any means other than via our website.
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. For that reason, a pre-employment screening will be part of your recruitment process. The screening is based on the role you will fulfill within Vattenfall and will be performed by a third party, DISA Global Solutions AB.
We look forward to receiving your application!
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Estimate€42,075–79,500 annually
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About this role
Posted
15 Oct 2026
Updated
15 Oct 2026
Job type
Full time
Workplace
On-site
Sectors
Working hours
UTC+02:00
Experience
3 years
Employergroup.vattenfall.com
LinkedInVattenfall
About Vattenfall
Company Overview
Name
Vattenfall, a Swedish state-owned energy company
HeadquartersSolna, Sweden
Founded1909
SizeApproximately 20,700 employees globally (source: vattenfall.com). Revenue of SEK 245.6 billion in 2024 (source: vattenfall.com).
What They Do
Vattenfall has transformed from a national power utility into one of Europe’s largest producers and retailers of electricity and heat, operating across generation, trading, distribution, and customer sales in multiple European markets including Sweden, the Netherlands, Germany, Denmark, the UK, and Finland (source: vattenfall.com). The company’s core business encompasses electricity and heat production with a strong focus on renewable energy sources such as wind power, hydro power, and nuclear power, alongside district heating, grid services, and electrification products including battery storage and hydrogen projects (source: vattenfall.com). Vattenfall’s organizational structure includes dedicated business areas for power generation, wind, heat, distribution, sales, and trading, with the Wind division managing development, construction, and operation of wind farms as well as large-scale solar power and battery projects (source: vattenfall.nl). Its diverse customer base ranges from households and business clients to municipalities, grid users, and large industrial customers, while its project business serves governments, transmission operators, and corporate offtakers through long-term energy assets and contracts (source: vattenfall.com).
Projects & Track Record
Vattenfall operates several flagship renewable energy projects, including the Hollandse Kust Zuid offshore wind farm in the Netherlands, a major asset in its offshore wind portfolio (source: vattenfall.nl). The company is actively developing the Zeevonk offshore wind project in the Netherlands in partnership with Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners, with phase one targeting 1 GW of offshore wind capacity and a 6 MW floating solar pilot by 2029, and phase two aiming to add another 1 GW of offshore wind, 500 MW of system integration capacity, and additional floating solar by 2032 (source: vattenfall.com). In Scotland, Vattenfall has committed to the Clashindarroch II onshore wind farm in Aberdeenshire, with a planned capacity of 63 MW and commissioning expected in 2027 (source: vattenfall.com). In Germany, the company secured permits for the 97 MWp Martensdorf solar farm and is advancing the Nordlicht offshore wind projects, with final investment decisions made and construction slated to begin in 2026 for operations in 2028 and 2029 (source: nasdaq.com). Vattenfall’s Swedish portfolio includes significant battery and wind developments such as Bruzaholm onshore wind and battery, Velinga onshore wind, and Battery Toledo, underscoring its commitment to integrated renewable energy solutions (source: vattenfall.com).
Recent Developments
Over the past two years, Vattenfall has demonstrated continued growth in offshore wind, solar, battery storage, and grid integration projects, highlighted by a Q3 2025 increase in net sales and improved underlying operating profit in its Wind business driven by stronger volumes and availability (source: vattenfall.com). The company has made significant progress on the Zeevonk offshore wind project phases and advanced construction plans for the Nordlicht offshore wind farms in Germany, reflecting its strategic focus on expanding renewable capacity (source: vattenfall.com). Additionally, Vattenfall’s investment decision for the Clashindarroch II wind farm in Scotland and permit acquisition for the Martensdorf solar farm in Germany mark important milestones in its European renewable expansion (source: vattenfall.com).
Working There
Vattenfall offers a wide range of career opportunities across multiple disciplines including wind energy, grid operations, retail, trading, engineering, project development, IT and data, finance, legal, HR, procurement, operations, and customer service (source: careers.vattenfall.com). The company emphasizes flexible working arrangements, comprehensive leave policies, and strong support for learning and development, fostering a culture that values safety, teamwork, and work-life balance (source: careers.vattenfall.com). Employees benefit from home-energy related perks such as discounts on solar panels and electric vehicle chargers, reflecting Vattenfall’s commitment to sustainability both externally and internally (source: careers.vattenfall.com). The company’s Solna headquarters serves as a major workplace location, supporting a diverse and dynamic workforce in Sweden (source: careers.vattenfall.com).
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