Senior Electrical Project Engineer Plant Projects

About the Role 

Are you passionate about large, technically challenging manufacturing equipment and industrial installations? Do you enjoy combining hands-on engineering with project execution while taking technical ownership of electrical engineering solutions?

NOV is seeking a Senior Project Engineer to join our Plant Projects department. The department is responsible for investments in manufacturing equipment and factory infrastructure across our production sites in Denmark and Brazil. Our projects include new production equipment, factory expansions, equipment upgrades, refurbishment projects, and electrical infrastructure improvements supporting manufacturing growth, capacity expansion, and operational reliability.

As our senior electrical project engineer, you will act as the department's primary technical authority for electrical engineering. Besides executing projects yourself, you will proactively identify new improvement opportunities, coordinate electrical engineering activities across projects, and support the development of the department's electrical engineering capabilities.

About the Company 

NOV is a global leader in the design and production of advanced flexible pipe systems. With manufacturing facilities in Denmark and Brazil and a robust global engineering network, we are committed to technical innovation, quality, and operational excellence. The Denmark sites in Kalundborg and Brøndby serves as key hubs in our international operations. 

What We Offer 

• Flexible work-from-home arrangement (1 day/week).
• A collaborative and skilled international team.
• Ownership of high-impact projects and technical strategy.
• Opportunities to travel and collaborate globally.
• Long-term career growth and relocation potential.
• High degree of trust and independence in an environment with high level of knowledge.

• Plan and execute plant projects with stakeholders in Denmark and Brazil. Manage project budgets.
• Support project managers and department leadership with technical decisions. Lead electrical engineering for industrial equipment and production lines.
• Mentor electrical engineers and establish department standards, solutions and best practices. Ensure compliance with engineering, HSE and regulatory requirements.
• Identify electrical engineering tasks and coordinate assignments.
• Prepare and review electrical specifications and technical documentation. Evaluate supplier designs and solutions.
• Support FAT, installation, commissioning, troubleshooting and handover.
• Collaborate closely with Production, Maintenance, Automation, Smart Factory and Engineering teams.
• Develop electrical concepts and solutions to support manufacturing growth, capacity expansion and equipment modernization.

• B.Sc. or M.Sc. in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
• Minimum 8 years of experience within industrial manufacturing, plant engineering or capital projects.
• Experience with project execution from concept through implementation and handover.
• Proven experience leading electrical engineering activities within multidisciplinary project teams.
• Strong experience with electrical power systems, industrial control systems and manufacturing equipment.
• Hands-on experience with installation, commissioning and troubleshooting of industrial equipment.
• Experience reviewing supplier documentation, electrical designs and technical specifications.
• Experience working with contractors and external suppliers.
• Strong understanding of machine operation and manufacturing processes.
• Excellent communication skills in English.
• Experience with PLC systems and industrial automation.
• Experience performing data-driven root cause analysis.
• Experience with Smart Factory initiatives.
• Experience with CAD and electrical design tools.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma.
• Experience from heavy industry or offshore equipment manufacturing.

• Proficiency in Danish and/or Portuguese.

  Personal Profile

  We are looking for a person who:

• Takes ownership and naturally assumes technical leadership.
• Is proactive and continuously identifies opportunities for improvement.
• Can independently recognize new tasks and determine whether they should be solved personally or delegated to one of the department's electrical engineers.
• Enjoys balancing hands-on engineering with strategic technical development.
• Has excellent collaboration skills and enjoys working across multiple disciplines.
• Builds trust through technical competence and sound engineering judgement.
• Thrives in an international matrix organization.

• Is motivated by developing both people and technical solutions.

  Why Join Us?

  At NOV, you won’t just work on machines — you'll shape the future of our global manufacturing and project execution capabilities. You’ll enjoy a unique balance of hands-on technical work and strategic development, all within a supportive and ambitious team environment. Whether it’s traveling across continents or watching your solutions run live on the shop floor, your work here truly matters.

  Diversity & Inclusion (m/f/d)

  At NOV, we are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. We value diversity in all its forms and believe that different perspectives drive innovation and success. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of gender, age, ethnicity, nationality, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law