Senior Mechanical Engineer for District Energy

Do you want to participate in district energy projects with your knowledge in all aspects of mechanical engineering in district heating, thereby promoting the green transition? Can you contribute to the sustainable energy systems of the future? Then, come and create the sustainable solutions of the future together with us! Become part of our District Energy department in Aarhus.  We are looking for a skilled Senior Mechanical Engineer or Senior Project Manager to join our team of around 90 dedicated district energy professionals, including experts, specialists, and project managers. We are market leaders within district heating and cooling, biomass, energy planning, and energy optimization experts, we focus on green transition and sustainability, delivering end-to-end solutions from planning and design to implementation and optimization. With high activity in Denmark and increasing demand internationally, we are currently undertaking large-scale electrified heat production projects, such as heat pumps, electrical boilers, and thermal energy storage systems. Within distribution networks you will be responsible for designing heat exchanger stations and substations with booster pumps. Notable projects include Assens District Heating’s biomass expansion with solar and heat pumps and Europe’s largest district cooling system in Kalundborg. You will be included in the early proposal phase and will follow the project from the start and oversee the design, engineering, tender specifications, tendering and contraction, construction management and supervision, establishing yourself as a primary contact in your area while contributing to some of Denmark’s most innovative energy initiatives. In your daily work, you will:

Create effective mechanical solutions for a wide range of district heating and cooling production energy systems, transmission, and distribution facilities, such as heat exchanger - and pump stations.

Provide professional consultancy in a variety of different energy projects.

Collaborate across COWI's organization work on interdisciplinary projects and contribute to ensuring efficient project deliveries.

Carry out mechanical tasks from the idea phase, preparation of specifications, design, and tendering to commissioning.

Your skills. Our team. Together, we create the future

The first step to success in this role is to be willing to collaborate with the people around you, whether they are colleagues, partners, or customers. Developing ties with others is something you do by acting respectfully and delivering on your promises. And you never get set in your ways but keep exploring new insights and ways to improve. In addition, you have:

Bachelor’s or master’s degree in mechanical engineer or similar.

Minimum 8-10 years of experience with mechanical tasks and 5 years of experience in district heating.

Preferably experience as a consultant or contractor.

Proficiency in Danish and English, both verbally and written.

Good communication and stakeholder management skills at all levels.

A workplace that offers more

At COWI, we work together with our customers to shape a sustainable and liveable world. We do it by applying our knowledge and curiosity – and sometimes even our courage – to create the solutions the world needs today to enable a better tomorrow. That is why we say no to fossil-based projects and aspire to have percent of our revenue come from activities that move our customers toward sustainability. With offices primarily located in Scandinavia, the UK, North America, and India, we currently have people who bring their knowledge in engineering, architecture, energy, and environment into play. Questions?  If you have any unanswered questions about the role or what we have to offer, please reach out to the Head of Discipline, Martin Birch Kusk, at , or Global Talent Acquisition Specialist, Charlotte Cecilie Rod, at .
Get to know us even better at our website, , where you can learn more about our projects, our strategy, what we want to accomplish, and what life is like at COWI. We do our utmost to ensure that our recruitment process is as fair and unbiased as possible. You can support us by not including a photo in your CV when you apply. Your resume can be uploaded in both Danish and English. 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. #MechanicalEngineer #DistrictHeating #COWICareer