Engineer
NEXANS FRANCE · Oslo, 03, NO, 605 · Norway · On-site
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Geographical Information System (GIS) Engineer – Marine Installation
ONBOARDING YOU TO THE COMPANY
At Nexans, our global vision is to electrify the future. In Power Transmission and Marine Installation, this means delivering complex subsea HV cable systems that connect nations and drive the global energy transition. We deliver EPCI turnkey projects worldwide, combining industry‑leading technology, equipment and expertise to design, manufacture, install and protect high‑voltage cable systems on the seabed.
Within this context, accurate geographical data and robust GIS solutions are critical to plan routes, execute marine operations safely, and document as‑built results for our customers.
CHOOSING NEXANS
At Nexans, your work contributes directly to the global energy transition. We offer meaningful careers with purpose, in a collaborative and international environment where innovation, safety and operational excellence are at the center of everything we do.
As a GIS Engineer within Marine Installation / Marine Engineering, you will:
Work on large‑scale subsea cable projects for leading energy developers and utilities.
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including survey, marine engineering, operations, and project management.
Influence how geographical information is used to design, install and protect subsea cable routes.
WELCOMING YOU TO THE TEAM
We are looking for a Geographical Information System (GIS) Engineer to join our Marine Installation / Marine Engineering function in Oslo, Norway (SLS Norway).
You will report to the Discipline Manager Survey and Protection / Marine Lead Engineer and be responsible for managing and coordinating all GIS‑related engineering work and reporting required in assigned projects.
You will work closely with:
Survey engineers and marine engineers
Operations Managers and offshore teams
Project Managers and client representatives
Subcontractors and suppliers delivering survey and route data
HOW YOU MAKE AN IMPACT
As GIS Engineer, you will take ownership of the GIS engineering part in marine cable projects, ensuring that geographical data is correctly managed, shared and used to support safe, efficient and compliant marine operations.
Your key responsibilities include:
Engineering & Preparation
Set up the GIS project and ensure a robust structure for all spatial data.
Import, process and transform survey and other relevant data into the GIS system in line with project requirements.
Support the survey engineer on data formats and specifications for additional surveys.
Take responsibility for issuing cable route coordinates and Route Position Lists (RPL).
Publish geographical data so it is available, accurate and up to date for other disciplines and external users.
Support the project with geographical information and GIS‑based reporting.
You will also support survey and GIS‑related documentation in the project, including:
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