NKT
Support life cycle assessments and carbon accounting
NKT is expanding its sustainability capabilities and is now looking for a Sustainability Analyst to join the LCA Center of Excellence at our Global Competency Centre in Chennai. In this role, you will work with life cycle assessment (LCA), carbon footprint calculations, and environmental data to support projects, tenders, and sustainability initiatives across the Grid Solutions business line. You will be part of a global organisation contributing to the energy transition through data-driven environmental assessments. Do you want to work at the intersection of sustainability, engineering, and international collaboration?
Create and apply life cycle assessments for energy projects
As Sustainability Analyst, you will be part of the LCA Center of Excellence and contribute to building and maintaining a knowledge base for the environmental footprint of NKT’s products. You will apply LCA methodology to support tenders, projects, and internal decision-making, while ensuring data quality, consistency, and alignment with recognised standards.
Your responsibility will be to:
The role is based at the Global Competency Centre (G3C) in Chennai, India. Limited international travel may be required. The position reports functionally to Group Sustainability and operationally within the G3C setup.
Curious and structured sustainability professional
You are motivated by contributing to sustainability improvements through analysis and collaboration. You work in a structured, methodical manner, pay attention to detail, and are comfortable translating complex data into clear messages for different stakeholders. You enjoy working across functions in an international environment and take responsibility for your own tasks while collaborating closely with others.
You also have:
Contribute to a lower‑carbon energy future
NKT is committed to developing a diverse organization and culture where people of diverse backgrounds can grow and are inspired to do their best. We are establishing gender diversity at NKT and encouraging all interested candidates to apply – even if you don’t tick all the boxes described. We believe that a diverse organization enables long-term performance, and that an inclusive and welcoming culture creates a better work environment.
In this role, you will be part of a collaborative and international team within Group Sustainability and Grid Solutions. You will have opportunities to develop your skills within life cycle assessment, carbon accounting, and environmental data analysis, while contributing to NKT’s broader sustainability journey and the green transition in global energy infrastructure.
As a leader, it is important to me that we create reliable environmental data that supports informed decisions across our projects and tenders, says Hiring Manager, Anthony Abbotts.
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We will review applications continuously, but we recommend you apply no later than 31 MAY 2026. Be aware that personality and cognitive tests might be included in the recruitment process. Please note that due to the GDPR regulations we cannot accept any applications via e-mail.
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About NKT
NKT connects a greener world with high-quality power cable technology and takes centre stage as the world moves towards green energy. NKT designs, manufactures and installs low-, medium- and high-voltage power cable solutions enabling sustainable energy transmission. Since 1891, NKT has innovated the power cable technology building the infrastructure for the first light bulbs to the megawatts created by renewable energy today. NKT is headquartered in Denmark and employs 6,500 people. NKT is listed on Nasdaq Copenhagen and realised a revenue of EUR 3.6 billion in 2025. We connect a greener world. www.nkt.com
In a globalised and interconnected world, with a rapidly increasing population and demand for a modern lifestyle, the need for power is constantly growing. At NKT, we have made it our purpose to bring power to life by helping meet the growing need for energy.
Founded in 1891, during the second industrial revolution, we pioneered the cable industry in the Nordics. Today, we master the fourth industrial revolution with our energy transportation expertise and cost-effective manufacturing facilities at the highest technological level, delivering lifetime value to our customers and the global society.
We take pride in long-term relationships and effortless collaborations, making doing business with us simple, convenient, and efficient. Many of our customers have been with us for decades, maybe because we see ourselves as both their local partner and international supplier, always willing to go the extra mile to ensure the right cable solution.
The environments in which our products and solutions function are often harsh and unfriendly. Laying down a long sea cable on the ocean floor in an unexpected storm or repairing 100-year-old power cables in the ground of a busy metropolis is not for everyone. We know that performance counts in challenging circumstances, and that is when we deliver.
NKT connects a greener world with high-quality power cable technology and takes centre stage as the world moves towards green energy. NKT designs, manufactures, and installs low, medium, and high voltage power cable solutions enabling sustainable energy transmission.
Offices and production sites in more than 16 countries
6500 employees
3.6 billion EUR in revenue
NKT A/S is listed on Nasdaq Copenhagen.
Production facilities powered by 100% renewable electricity
Number of employees: 6,000+ global employees across more than 16 countries.
Sectors: Power Cable Solutions, Renewable Energy (Offshore/Onshore Wind), Power Transmission & Distribution, and Sustainable Energy Infrastructure.
Preferred educational level: MBO (Vocational) for production and technical roles; BA/BS (Bachelor) or higher for engineering, finance, and management roles. Advanced degrees (Masters/MEng) are preferred for specialized engineering and R&D positions.
Preferred education: Electrical/Mechanical Engineering, Power Systems, Renewable Energy Technology, Sustainability, Supply Chain, and IT.
Career level: All levels, including Apprentices, Interns, Graduates (via their Trainee program), Senior Specialists, and Leadership positions.