Carbon Capture technical director Denmark København Application Deadline 10 February 2025
3 days ago
Do you want to work on significant projects in the fight against climate change? Can you combine deep technical knowledge with visionary leadership to manage innovation in carbon capture? And do you have a keen interest in creating sustainable solutions that yield notable effects? Then, we invite you to join our team as a Carbon Capture Technical Director at COWI.
Join us in shaping a sustainable future
To expand our capabilities in addressing climate challenges, we are seeking a Carbon Capture Technical Director to join our Renewables & Green Fuels team.
Working closely with multidisciplinary experts and reporting to Head of Engineering, Lars Mogensen, you will contribute significantly to delivering innovative carbon capture solutions.
We are a diverse team of 100 professionals collaborating with customers on some of the most significant and innovative energy and sustainability projects in Denmark. Notably, we have contributed to transformative initiatives such as CO2 capture at Ørsted’s Power Plant, Avedøreværket, and CO2 capture at Lisbjerg Power Plant, Aarhus, reflecting our high standards and sustainability.
Your key responsibilities will include:
- Participating in the planning, implementation, and delivery of significant engineering projects with multiple solution scenarios that require up-to-date technical/innovative capabilities within Carbon Capture.
- Collaborating with cross-functional teams to develop innovative carbon capture projects and act as center of knowledge.
- Building trusting relationships with clients, industry partners, universities, and other regulatory authorities and participate in drafting bids and bid submissions.
- Continue positioning COWI as a thought leader by participating in conferences, seminars, and webinars.
Your skills and expertise
To excel in this role, you thrive on collaboration, deliver on your responsibilities, and are motivated to encourage continuous improvement. You also have:
- A degree in process/chemical engineering, or a related discipline.
- Proven experience in carbon capture or related fields within the energy sector.
- A solid technical knowledge in carbon capture technologies and their applications.
- Preferably 10+ years of experience most likely from consultancy.
- Experience with managing complex technical projects.
- Good communication and stakeholder management skills at all levels.
A workplace that offers more
At COWI, we work together to shape a sustainable and liveable world. By harnessing curiosity, courage, and expertise, we deliver solutions that help our customers achieve sustainability. That’s why we’ve committed to no longer pursuing fossil-based projects and aspire to 100% sustainability-driven revenue.
We celebrate diversity and foster an environment of belonging, where collaboration and enjoyment fuel success. With offices across the Nordic region, UK, North America, and India, you’ll join a global team of over 8,000 experts in engineering, architecture, energy, and the environment.
Questions?
For further information about the role or COWI, reach out to our Talent Acquisition Specialist, Mette Gutte, at , or Head of Engineering, Lars Mogensen, at . Learn more about us and our projects at .
Before you apply
All you need is your CV – no photo or application letter required. Let’s get to know each other better during the interview
Diversity is fundamental to COWI, inclusion is key.
We are committed to creating a respectful and fair work environment where all employees have a sense of belonging and equitable opportunities to thrive and grow. We ensure that our leaders are role models for inclusive leadership by cultivating a culture where diverse perspectives and thoughts are seen as strengths. And we take diversity and inclusion into account in all relevant decisions and processes and when setting teams and fora. We do it because it is part of our values and because it is simply the right thing to do.
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