Application deadline: 09 June 2023 – Denmark – Location: Lyngby – Water & Environment
Permanent
Full time/part-time
Flexible work
Do you want an exciting and meaningful job with focus on fresh water? Do you have a holistic approach to freshwater biology, environmental assessments and assessments of water plans and Natura-2000? And are you an expert with focus on the contemporary challenges to the planning of fresh water? Then, this is the place to apply your knowledge and curiosity to enable a better tomorrow.
Create the solutions that will enable a better tomorrow
As a part of the green transition, COWI has decided not to work with projects in the extraction and transport of fossil fuels. With a position at COWI, you will therefore contribute to the green transition.
To strengthen our team of experts and provide specialist input within freshwater, we are looking for a specialist to join our team. We are working alongside our customers on some of Denmark’s most significant projects in freshwater biology.
Your key responsibilities will be:
- Calculating, advising and writing sections on surface water in environmental assessments. Hence the assessment of quality elements on fish, benthic animals, aquatic plants or environmentally harmful substances.
- Contribute to ensuring a high professional level in our environmental assessment as well as integration of environmental considerations.
- Preparation of authority applications in the field of fresh water
- Further development on assessment processes on primarily freshwater
- The interaction and impact between inland waters and sewages systems in various projects
- Fieldwork with registration of streams and waterholes
- Depending on your expertise within other parts of biology, your work could also include e.g., birds, amphibians, terrestrial biology, Natura 2000 assessments etc.
- Acting as a project manager – if this has your interest.
Right now, for example, there are tasks such as the environmental impact assessment of the onshore facilities for windfarms, where you could contribute to the assessment on streams and lakes.
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:
- A master’s degree within the field of biology, ecotoxicology, environmental engineering or similar with focus on fresh water and freshwater biology
- Experience working within water plans and environmental assessment within fresh water
- The drive to develop and further strengthen the freshwater area in COWI
- Advanced communication skills in English and Danish – both written and spoken.
You will be part of a dedicated and diverse team within environmental assessment – our team comes from many different backgrounds – e.g. biologists, geographers, and planners. It also includes a team of very experienced environmental lawyers, so that you can always get sparring on the latest developments within environmental law.
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 per cent 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 Scandinavia, the UK, North America and India, we are currently 7,300 people who bring their expertise in engineering, architecture, energy and environment into play.
We also offer
We have a great focus on the individual employee, and we offer great flexibility around planning work-life and workplace. We offer flexible work – you can combine working from the office, from home or from other places – as long as you complete your tasks.
The main COWI office is placed in Lyngby, which will also be your primary workplace, and is very close to public transport (5-minute walk). The position is 37 hours pr. week with flexibility, but if you prefer, a lower weekly work time can be agreed. We want to make everyday life easier for our employees by offering a good canteen with the option of buying food to take home. In addition, coffee and fruit is available in kitchens around the office. We also offer massage, fitness center and a lot of other great company agreements. We also have a staff association with many different sports teams, art exhibitions, tours and much more.
Got more questions?
If you have any unanswered questions about the role or what we have to offer, please reach out to Head of Section Jonas Klinck at JOKC@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.
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.
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