Senior Planner – Stormwater & Wastewater
Permanent
Lyngby
Are you ready to engage in progressive stormwater and wastewater projects? Do you possess deep insight into Danish municipal regulations and an enthusiasm for creating sustainable, future-ready infrastructure? Join our team of specialists, where your skills will help shape innovative solutions for climate adaptation and water management projects across Denmark and beyond.
Shape Sustainable Solutions for Tomorrow’s Challenges
In this role, you will become an integral part of our Water and Climate Adaptation department, collaborating with a versatile, multidisciplinary team of engineers, planners, and sustainability experts. You will contribute to delivering advanced stormwater and wastewater planning projects that address growing urbanization, changing weather patterns, and evolving environmental demands.
Your responsibilities will include:
Managing the development of stormwater and wastewater planning projects from concept to completion, with a significant emphasis on climate adaptation and sustainability. Designing and optimizing drainage systems, rainwater management solutions, and wastewater networks to meet the needs of urban areas and industrial zones. Preparing, reviewing, and submitting applications for discharge and connection permits while ensuring full compliance with Danish regulations and environmental legislation. Acting as a trusted advisor in negotiations and collaborations with municipal authorities and utilities across Denmark, ensuring alignment with legal, technical, and environmental standards. Supervising and mentoring junior colleagues, providing technical guidance, and encouraging a collaborative learning environment within the team.
Your Skills. Our Team. Together We Design the Future.
At COWI, we believe in leveraging the collective knowledge of our global team. As a Senior Planner, your deep technical knowledge and experience will promote innovation and deliver value to our clients.
To thrive in this role, you should possess:
A degree in civil or environmental engineering (or a related field), with an intensive focus on water and wastewater systems. At least 8 years of experience in stormwater and wastewater planning, including practical experience with climate adaptation strategies. Deep understanding of Danish legislation, permits, and regulatory frameworks within the wastewater and stormwater fields. Experience in designing and planning drainage systems, stormwater management, and flood mitigation projects. Fluency in Danish (spoken and written) is essential, along with strong communication skills for interacting with authorities and stakeholders. Exhibited ability to work in interdisciplinary teams and facilitate collaboration across technical and non-technical disciplines. Aim of applying sustainable and forward-thinking solutions in the water management domain.