Venergi - Civil Engineer (m/w/d) - Energy Transition

Ramboll is providing recruitment services to Venergi – an exciting joint venture between two market leaders within the sustainable energy and power generation.

Are you a civil or building engineer with experience of projects within the energy, infrastructure or industrial sectors and a talent for civil design? Are you keen on using your technical insight to optimize constructions that will help create a carbon-free society? Do you want to be at the forefront of the decarbonisation of the world’s most liveable city?

If so, we invite you to join us at Venergi as our new Civil Engineer.

VENERGI – Powered by Wien Energie and Ramboll

Venergi is a joint venture powered by Wien Energie and Ramboll, driving and empowering Vienna's green energy transition through integrated, sustainable solutions. We play a key role in making Vienna the most resilient and liveable city and society of the future by providing planning and engineering services in the areas of circular economy, renewable energy, and decarbonisation.

Shape the world’s most liveable city

Live and work in Vienna, one of the world’s most vibrant cities. The city is home to around 2 million people. Despite its size, Vienna retains the feel of a large town. Part of that is down to the numerous parks, woodlands and outlying hills, perfect for families.

Learn more about Vienna

Your New Role

As Civil Engineer you will be part of a dynamic team to execute projects crucial to decarbonization of Vienna by 2040, such as:

• Modernisation of existing energy generation facilities (e.g. upgrading waste incineration plants)
• Construction of new alternative energy generation plants (e.g. large heat pumps, geothermal, wind farms)
• Construction of hydrogen production facilities (e.g. electrolysers)
• Construction of combined generation plants for heating and cooling energy as well as electricity
• Construction of seasonal heat storage facilities
• Construction of waste handling facilities contributing to the circular economy (e.g. phosphorus recovery).

Your key responsibilities will be: 

• Design new buildings and infrastructures to accommodate energy plants and facilities contributing to the energy transition and the circular economy.
• Adapt existing buildings and infrastructures for energy plants and facilities contributing to the energy transition and the circular economy.Ensure compliance with local building codes (Bauordnung für Wien), regulations, and environmental standards and coordinate with regulatory authorities to secure necessary approvals and permits.
• Cover all project phases (concept design, preliminary design, procurement, supervision of detail design, site supervision and commissioning).
• Elaborate project deliverables (site layouts, room layouts, constructive details, preliminary structural calculations, cost estimates, feasibility studies, technical reports, technical specifications).
• Coordinate with other trades (mainly process, mechanical and electrical engineering) to guarantee best project quality.
• Interact with clients, CAD engineers, subject matter experts and suppliers to ensure a successful planning and execution of civil works.
• Implement quality control measures for structural integrity, safety, and adherence to timelines.
• Lead sub-projects and work packages.

Your New Team:

You and your team will benefit from promotion of a Scandinavian inspired working culture in a new Austrian joint venture with a high degree of flexibility and an informal and dynamic working environment.

About You:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s in Engineering (civil or building engineering).
• Extensive experience as a civil or building engineer within one or more of the following sectors: energy generation and conversion plants, industrial plants and facilities.
• Knowledge on constructive engineering with steel and concrete structures.
• Knowledge of local building codes (Bauordnung für Wien) preferred.
• Knowledge of fire protection standards preferred.
• Experience on assessing existing building structures.
• Experience in concept development, cost estimation, technical specifications, site supervision.
• Deep passion for driving positive environmental impact through innovative and sustainable energy solutions.
• Showcase effective teamwork ability within interdisciplinary integrated project teams.
• Excellent English language skills, German language skills are a bonus.
• AutoCAD proficient and/or expertise in similar software within a BIM environment.
• Deep passion for driving positive environmental impact through innovative and sustainable energy solutions.

Join an empowered and pioneering team – join us and take a unique opportunity to help shape the future of the world’s most liveable city. Be a part of a diverse and ambitious new team bringing their global knowledge and experience to solving exciting local challenges in the city in which they live and work. Driven by our purpose, vision and values, you will be part of a team where everyone is empowered and included.

Investment in your development – we provide training and education that develops skills. For your long-term growth, our development dialogue program provides opportunities for you to shape the focus and pace of your career.

Flexible work environment – we offer a flexible hybrid work environment to encourage and empower you to plan and shape your work, with each role having unique flexibility opportunities.

Remuneration – the salary for this position will be at least €61,040 per year. Overpayment may be negotiable based on qualifications and experience.

About Wien Energie

Wien Energie is the largest regional energy provider in Austria and a subsidiary of the municipal utility company Wiener Stadtwerke. We reliably supply two million people with environmentally friendly power, cooling, heating, electromobility and telecommunications. In order to promote climate protection, we will be investing heavily in expanding the use of renewables such as solar, wind and hydro power as well as electromobility. We are actively shaping the future of energy through innovation and research. We are ideally prepared for the future due to our efforts to promote climate protection and security of supply in the city.

Learn more at wienenergie.at

About Ramboll

Ramboll is a global architecture, engineering and consultancy company founded in Denmark in 1945. Our more than 18,000 experts create sustainable solutions across Buildings, Transport, Energy, Environment & Health, Water, Management Consulting and Architecture & Landscape. Across the world, Ramboll combines local experience with a global knowledge base to create sustainable cities and societies. We combine insights with the power to drive positive change for our clients, in the form of ideas that can be realised and implemented.

We call it: Bright ideas. Sustainable change.

Learn more at ramboll.com

How to Apply:

If you are excited about the opportunity to lead transformative projects aimed at decarbonizing one of Europe's most vibrant cities, please submit your CV and motivation letter in English. we look forward to receiving your application.

Join us in shaping a sustainable future for Vienna and be a part of a dynamic team that is driving meaningful change in the energy transition landscape. Together, we can make a difference and create a greener, more sustainable world for generations to come.