Electrical Engineer or Electrical Project Manager for District Energy

Do you want to participate in district energy projects with your knowledge in all aspects of electrical 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 electrical specialist to join our expert team of around 90 professionals, including experts, specialists, and project managers. We are marketleaders for 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 heatproduction projects, such as heat pumps, electrical boilers, and thermal energy storage systems. Notable projects include Assens District Heating’s biomass expansion with solar and heat pumps and Europe’s largest district cooling system in Kalundborg. In this role, you will be responsible for electrical-related aspects of our projects, covering high-voltage power supply, electrical installations, automation, SCADA, SRO, instrumentation, and system integration. You will oversee the design, engineering, tender specifications, 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 electrical and automation solutions for a wide range of district heating and cooling production systems, transmission, and distribution facilities, such as heat exchanger - and pump stations.
• Provide professional consultancy in energy automation integration of different process plants and systems.
• Engage with your colleagues in a collaborative professional environment, where we assist each other with valuable sparring.
• Collaborate across COWI's organization work on interdisciplinary projects and contribute to ensuring efficient project deliveries
• Carry out electrical and automation tasks from the idea phase, preparation of specifications, design, and tendering to commission, including:

• Design and specify power supply
• Design electrical installations and switchgear systems
• Instrumentation
• System design of control systems, SRO/SCADA, and IT communication networks
• PI diagrams and general system and control descriptions for instrumentation and component configuration

Your competencies. 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:

• Education as an engineer or similar.
• Minimum 5 years of experience with electrical and SRO tasks.
• Experience in the District Energy Sector, preferably as a consultant

A place to work and so much 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 100 percent of our revenue come from activities that move our customers toward sustainability.

We value differences and development and cultivate an environment of belonging and having fun because that is what brings out the best in you at work and home.

With offices primarily located in Scandinavia, the UK, North America, and India, we currently have 8000 people who bring their knowledge in engineering, architecture, energy, and environment into play.

Got more 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 mnkk@cowi.com.

Get to know us even better at our website, www.cowi.com, 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.

Diversity is fundamental to COWI; inclusion is key.
We are working towards 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. 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.

Location: Aarhus