Electrical Engineer - Plant Projects

About the Role

Are you passionate about large, cool, engineeringly challenging Manufacturing equipment? Do you thrive with engineering tasks, where good design can have a direct impact on a large business? NOV is seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer for our Plant Projects department. In the department of Plant Projects, we handle large investments on machinery, and we are dealing with new equipment as well as improvement and refurbishments of existing. Equipment is large and engineeringly challenging, and good engineering design as well as project execution can have a high impact on final product as well as on usability, safety, reliability and downtime.

About the Company

At NOV, we deliver safe, high-quality, technology-driven equipment, services, and support that are essential to the global energy industry. Our mission is simple: we power the industry that powers the world. At NOV’s business unit Subsea Production Systems (SPS) we empower the energy sector with passion, expertise, and forward-thinking solutions. We develop reliable and efficient subsea energy production products that enhance our customers’ energy portfolios. With strong roots in the offshore oil and gas industry, we are also at the forefront of future technologies such as water treatment, ammonia storage, carbon injection, and wind energy—helping to reduce CO₂ emissions and drive the energy transition.

What We Offer

• A Stable Career Path - Secure your future with a permanent employment contract in a company recognized for its long-standing presence and reliability in the offshore energy sector.
• A Global Team of Experts - Join a collaborative, diverse, and highly skilled international team that values knowledge sharing and mutual support.
• Real Ownership, Real Impact - Take the lead on high-impact projects and help shape the technical direction of our work—your ideas and expertise won’t just be heard, they’ll drive change.
• Trust, Freedom & Technical Excellence - Enjoy a high level of independence in your work while surrounded by peers who are as passionate and knowledgeable as you are.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and support high-impact projects related to power systems, including Utility Service Entrance (transformers, main switches), local power distribution, and backup systems like UPS.
• Drive energy optimization and power quality initiatives, helping reduce downtime and increase system reliability.
• Collaborate closely with internal stakeholders in Denmark and Brazil to generate concepts and bring forward-thinking designs to life.
• Review and challenge supplier designs, ensuring they meet both technical requirements and regulatory standards.
• Prepare and maintain technical documentation, including diagrams and specifications, while ensuring proper archiving and compliance.
• Play an active role in supplier coordination, especially for critical components and installation follow-up.
• Write clear and actionable technical specifications for external vendors based on stakeholder input.
• Perform ad hoc PLC programming and contribute to updates of the Building Management System (BMS).
• Support on-site installation and commissioning activities with a hands-on, detail-oriented approach.
• Conduct data-driven analysis to assess system performance and support continuous improvement based on engineering insights.

Qualifications & Skills

• Education as Electrical Engineer, Marine Engineer, Plant Engineer, Electrical installation Engineer or similar.
• At least 5 years of relevant experience.
• Knowledge and experience with fulfillment of regulatory requirements in similar environment.
• Experience with data-based root cause analysis – certification within Six-Sigma will be an advantage.
• Strong understanding and interest of machine operation and process stability.
• Excellent communication skills in English (written and verbal).
• Experience in working in project teams and on-time delivery.
• Experience with implementation in a manufacturing area.
• Desired Qualifications: Proficiency in Danish and/or Portuguese.
• Some experience within project management will be an advantage.
• Preferably hands-on experience with installations.
• Experience in offshore oil & gas equipment engineering.
• Accustomed to working within a matrix organization.
• Enjoyment of team collaboration and social engagement.

Why Join Us?

We offer a dynamic and collaborative work environment where growth, innovative thinking and continuous improvement are core to how we operate. As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to grow professionally through diverse and challenging assignments, supported by experienced colleagues and a culture that values learning and development. Joining NOV means becoming part of a purpose-driven organization that is committed to operational excellence, sustainability, and long-term career progression. With us in NOV Subsea Production Systems you’ll have an important role in delivering reliable and efficient subsea solutions, meeting today’s energy demands and shaping a more sustainable future. Join us in going beyond to shape the future of energy. Because energy matters.