Lead Piping and Plant Layout Engineer (100%)

Discover Climeworks

At Climeworks, we pride ourselves on being a premier provider of high-quality carbon removal solutions. With decades of expertise in Direct Air Capture (DAC) technology, we adopt a holistic approach to carbon management. Our team collaborates with organizations to tailor carbon removal strategies that effectively meet their net-zero objectives.

Climeworks operates the world’s first two DAC plants in Iceland, showcasing our dedication to innovative solutions and backed by over 15 years of research and implementation. By enhancing reliable carbon removal strategies, we foster a global shift towards net zero, simultaneously generating economic advantages for businesses, governments, and broader society.

We cultivate a dynamic and purpose-driven environment, seeking innovative thinkers, passionate achievers, and inspiring leaders dedicated to addressing the world’s critical challenges.

Your Mission

As part of our talented team, you will:

• Specifications and Design: Lead the Piping Engineering & Plant Layout Team, ensuring the delivery of project requirements globally. Clearly define, document, and communicate owner requirements to contractors, while validating design assumptions against operability and safety standards.
• Contractor Management: Review and approve contractor submissions, enforce adherence to requirements, and provide technical guidance to ensure projects meet quality, safety, and schedule expectations.
• Innovation and Cost Optimization: Develop engineering solutions that identify cost-saving opportunities without compromising quality or safety, mindful of local execution conditions.
• Interface Management: Facilitate cross-discipline integration to achieve streamlined designs, proactively managing interfaces across engineering disciplines.
• Regulatory and Stakeholder Awareness: Align piping and plant layout scope with local permitting and energy facility requirements.
• Documentation and Knowledge Management: Maintain comprehensive records of technical decisions and lessons learned for operational use.
• Cold-Weather and Constructability: Incorporate climate conditions into design for our next plant in Alberta, ensuring constructability and operability during winter months.

Your Story

We invite you to bring your expertise and experiences, including:

• Educational Background: A degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline.
• Professional Experience: A minimum of 10 years in process plants, with a focus on cold weather climates, and expertise in piping and plant layout engineering.
• Project Experience: Hands-on involvement in at least one full-cycle project within the chemical, petrochemical, or renewables sector.
• Work Style: A precise, adaptable, and proactive approach to problem-solving.
• Communication: Confidence in presenting complex information clearly to diverse audiences.
• Language and Travel: Fluency in English and a willingness to travel up to 60% of the time.

Our Promise

At Climeworks, we celebrate individuality and are dedicated to creating an inclusive environment where every team member feels valued. We believe in encouraging all qualified individuals to consider joining us, regardless of their diverse backgrounds or experiences. If you feel compelled to contribute to a mission that aligns with your values, we are eager to connect with you.

What We Offer

• Time Off: Enjoy 25 paid vacation days plus public holidays each year.
• Flexibility: Benefit from a hybrid working setup and the ability to work remotely for up to 4 weeks a year within any EU country.
• Ownership: Fair compensation paired with an equity package because your input matters.
• Family Support: Inclusive parental leave policies.
• Continuous Learning: A dedicated budget for your professional development.
• Referral Rewards: Incentives for successfully referring new team members.
• Salary: Competitive salary ranges based on market benchmarks and individual skills and experience.

This role is based in Opfikon, Zurich, with an expectation of at least three days of onsite work per week.

We value flexibility in work arrangements, allowing you to choose between full-time or part-time based on your needs.

Please note, we do not work with recruitment agencies for candidate profiles.