Application Engineer - Large Projects

Application Engineer - Large Projects & Strategic Infrastructure

Location: Paris La Défense, France

Welcome to the Team

Join Nexans' Large Projects team and help power some of the world's most ambitious infrastructure developments. From hyperscale data centres and semiconductor facilities to battery gigafactories, utilities and other mission-critical industrial projects, you'll play a key role in delivering innovative electrical infrastructure solutions that support the global energy transition. Working alongside commercial, engineering and product experts, you'll help customers design safer, smarter and more sustainable power networks while contributing directly to the continued growth of one of Nexans' most strategic business areas.

Getting a Flying Start

As an Application Engineer, you will become the trusted technical advisor supporting customers throughout the lifecycle of major infrastructure projects. Partnering with EPCs, engineering consultancies, utilities, contractors and end users, you will provide expert guidance on cable selection, specification, compliance and application, ensuring Nexans' solutions are designed into projects from the earliest stages. Working closely with Key Account Managers, Product Management and R&D, you'll combine technical expertise with commercial insight to help win strategic projects across Europe and beyond.

How You Make an Impact

• Provide expert technical support for large infrastructure projects, including data centres, gigafactories, utilities and other critical industrial applications.
• Support customers with cable selection, electrical calculations, technical specifications and compliance throughout the project lifecycle.
• Influence project specifications by working closely with EPCs, engineering consultancies and end users to position Nexans solutions early in the design phase.
• Collaborate with Sales, Product Management and R&D to develop innovative technical solutions that address customer challenges and strengthen Nexans' market position.
• Contribute technical expertise to tenders, customer presentations and complex project pursuits while sharing market insights to support future product development.

Your Starting Points

Essential

• Degree in Electrical Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
• Experience supporting large-scale electrical infrastructure projects within an EPC, engineering consultancy, utility, contractor or electrical equipment manufacturer.
• Strong knowledge of LV/MV electrical distribution systems, cable technologies and international electrical standards.
• Experience interpreting electrical drawings, specifications and performing technical calculations using engineering software.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build credibility with customers and cross-functional teams.
• Fluent English and willingness to travel internationally to support customers and strategic projects.

Nice to Have

• Experience within data centres, semiconductor facilities, battery gigafactories, utilities or other critical infrastructure sectors.
• Knowledge of IEC, CPR and other international electrical standards.
• Experience working with cable manufacturers or specification ("spec-in") activities.
• Additional European language skills, particularly French.
• Experience supporting digital engineering tools, cable sizing software or BIM environments.

Our Growth Culture

At the individual level, our growth culture is built on trust and collaboration. We welcome you as a valued member of our team and believe in empowering individuals with the autonomy to make an impact while encouraging knowledge sharing, teamwork and a can-do attitude.

At Nexans, we recognise that diversity of experience, background, perspective, gender and disability strengthens our organisation and supports our ambition to lead the world's energy transition. We encourage applications from talented individuals who share our commitment to integrity, innovation and inclusion.