Technical Director - Hydro, Power and HV systems

Can you lead and inspire technical teams across disciplines and projects, while solving complex technical challenges? And do you have strong knowledge of Hydropower systems, PowerGrid systems and Regulatory Compliance within the energy sector in Norway? Then, this is your call to join us! Turn challenges into sustainable solutions

To valuably impact and foster innovative hydropower projects in Norway, we are looking for a Technical Director to join our team. You will lead the direction for technical innovation and use your expertise and seniority to ensure a solid pipeline of opportunities in collaboration with key stakeholders. And you will lead and collaborate closely with a team of dedicated experts on some of Norway’s most innovative projects in renewable energy. Your key activities will be:

• Participating in the planning, execution and delivery of significant engineering projects that require state-of-the-art technical and innovative capabilities
• Review project work to ensure high quality, the use of appropriate innovative solutions and compliance with internal QM processes, rules and standards, and client specifications
• Engage with key customers to build strong business relationships, and build professional communities to foster knowledge sharing
• Ensure technical and efficient people- and capability development by staying up to date on technical competencies, and providing input to the leadership team
• Assisting Project Managers and other Directors in making informed technical decisions

Your skills. Our team. Together we design the future
The first step to success in this role is that you are eager 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. On top of that, you will have:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in electrical-, mechanical-, or process engineering, renewable energy, automation or a related field
• Preferably 12+ years of experience in the energy sector, particularly in hydropower and high voltage systems with a strong understanding of requirements and regulations set by the Norwegian Water Resources and Energy Directorate (NVE)
• Strong knowledge of innovative and technical capabilities within significant engineering projects
• Proven track record of driving technical excellence, innovation and market development
• Experience in developing and building strong customer relationships and networks
• Proficiency in digital tools like SCADA, GIS and advanced simulation software, e.g. PSS/E, ETAP
  

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% of our revenue come from activities that move our customers towards 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 at home. With offices primarily located in the Nordic region, the UK, North America and India, we are currently more than 8,000 people who bring their expertise 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 Head of Engineering, Isak Ladegård – isla@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 achieve and what life is like at COWI.

Before you apply

All you need to include in your application is your CV – no photo or application letter. At an interview, you can tell us everything we need to know about why you’re interested in joining COWI. As for the photo, we prefer to form our first impression in person rather than from a picture.

Equal opportunity employer

COWI provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to ethnicity, colour, religion, gender, national origin, age or disability. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.