Water Expert, Food & Beverage

Would you like to help secure a sustainable future by utilizing a great insight into water industry, the food & beverage industry, and the impact water has on production capabilities, costs, and brand reputation? Do you thrive on challenges, setting ambitious targets, and feel comfortable working in teams inside and outside Denmark?

Then you might be interested in joining the team at NIRAS as one of our new Water Experts.


About NIRAS 

NIRAS is one of Northern Europe's leading consulting engineering companies. The Food and Beverage area at NIRAS is rapidly developing to support the growth and sustainable development of the Food and Beverage industry. We support Danish and global Food and Beverage companies with a wide range of food plant design, consultancy, and sustainable development to help them meet their business goals.  


Our Team 

The international Food & Beverage Team at NIRAS consists of a large team of almost 200 employees, of which around 90 are located in Denmark in offices in Allerød, Aarhus, and Odense. The team aims to become the best at delivering sustainable food & beverage facility designs and operations.

We aim to produce high-quality projects for our customers in close cooperation with more than 3000 colleagues at NIRAS. It is an inspiring environment where no two days are the same, and our work is carried out with professionalism and great team spirit. 

The team works from offices in Denmark, the UK, Holland and Poland. Our head office is in Allerød, Denmark. The position will involve 20-50 days of traveling as a large part of our business is with clients abroad. There is also an option to be based in another office or abroad.


The Position 

Our ideal candidate is someone who can envision themselves in most of the following points. Feel free to apply or contact us, even if you don't meet all the qualifications listed below. We welcome all applicants who are enthusiastic about this opportunity!

• You have 5 to 10 years of relevant experience
• Development of sustainable solutions for the industry
• A high focus on water treatment and savings in the context of F&B industries
• Review of customer water utilization, local impact, and sustainability
• Design and optimization of Water Treatment and Wastewater Treatment Plants, including internal water solutions, e.g., ion exchangers, membrane and disinfection systems
• Develop Master Plans and Concept Designs for Food & Beverage plant expansions
• Utility calculations and equipment sizing within Water & Wastewater treatment systems, etc.
• Preparation of tender documents and evaluation of tenders for new plant equipment for greenfield or brownfield projects of all sizes
• On-site supervision and assistance during installation or commissioning
• Engagement in sales and network activities. We expect that you will use your existing network and relations to actively contribute to the growth of our Customers, NIRAS and Society.

What are we looking for? 

At a personal level, it is important to be a team player that can communicate with colleagues and clients at all levels; and want to share your knowledge, skills, and ideas with others. 

• You have a relevant engineering degree and have worked within water, food & beverage, or consulting industry.
• You have good analytical skills and experience with projects as well as some operational experience
• You possess good written and spoken English skills – preferably combined with one other primary language
• You are familiar with Microsoft Office, as a minimum Word, Excel, Visio, and PowerPoint, and preferably Microsoft Project

Why NIRAS?

At NIRAS, we believe in creating a working environment that inspires our employees to reach their full potential. Here are just some of the reasons why NIRAS is an exceptional workplace:

HereWeGrow – Never stop learning: At NIRAS, we have a strong commitment to professional development, ensuring that our team members have access to ongoing training opportunities to enhance their skills and advance their careers. It lies deep within our company values of We listen. We Learn. We deliver.

Commitment to Sustainability: At NIRAS, we are committed to the sustainable progress of society. We work with our clients to address some of the world's most pressing sustainability challenges, including climate change, renewable energy, and environmental protection.

If you are looking for a workplace that values your unique skills and contributions, offers opportunities for growth and development, and is committed to creating a sustainable future, we invite you to apply as our new colleague.

Let’s talk about the possibilities…

Interviews will be held until the right candidate has been found. If you have any questions regarding the position, don't hesitate to get in touch with Senior Expertise Director Søren Nøhr Bak on +4520257033, [email protected] or Department Manager Nina Lassen Simony on +4530224533, [email protected]