Climeworks seeks a Senior Lead EIC Engineer for a full-time hybrid role in Opfikon, Zurich. The position involves defining technical direction for Electrical, Instrumentation, and Controls systems, leading global design standards, and ensuring compliance with safety and operational requirements, including cold-weather conditions in Alberta.
The Lead EIC Engineer defines and maintains the technical direction for the Electrical, Instrumentation, and Controls (EIC) Department. This role leads the development of global EIC design standards, ensures alignment with owner requirements and regulatory codes, and acts as the key interface between EIC and process, mechanical, and project teams. The engineer also oversees junior staff, integrates climate-specific design considerations, and drives continuous improvement through lessons-learned sessions.
Responsibilities
- Review and approve contractor submissions for power distribution, control system architecture, and instrumentation design.
- Set clear standards for execution methods, field quality controls, and turnover documentation to ensure safe operation and maintenance.
- Lead efforts to enhance EIC system reliability and performance, troubleshoot issues, and implement preventive actions.
- Assess and integrate emerging technologies such as smart instrumentation, advanced control systems, and energy efficiency solutions.
- Identify and reduce EIC-related risks during design and operational phases.
- Support project teams with estimates for scope, cost, and schedule.
- Maintain comprehensive records of technical decisions, design bases, vendor data, and lessons learned for future operations.
- Ensure designs are constructable and operable in winter conditions, including temporary works, sequencing, and interface constraints with cold-weather activities.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or equivalent qualification.
- Minimum 10 years of experience in process plants, preferably in cold-weather climates, as an Electrical Controls and Instrumentation Engineer.
- Hands-on experience in at least one full-cycle project in mining, water treatment, oil and gas, or similar industries, covering FEED, detailed design, construction, commissioning, and start-up.
- Expertise in low and medium voltage electrical systems, industrial instrumentation, and control systems.
- Fluent in English.
- Willingness to travel up to 60% of the time, including extended site presence in Alberta, Canada, during key project phases.
Nice to have
- Experience in cold-weather or remote/seasonally constrained execution environments.
- Experience leading engineering teams.
What the company offers
- 25 paid vacation days annually, plus public holidays.
- Hybrid work setup with up to 4 weeks of remote work per year within any EU country.
- Fair base pay combined with an equity package.
- Inclusive parental leave.
- Dedicated budget for professional development.
- Referral rewards for successful referrals.
About the company
Climeworks fosters a culture of ownership and contribution, supporting continuous learning and professional growth. The company offers a hybrid work model, inclusive parental leave, and fair compensation with equity, emphasizing employee development and work-life balance.
- Hybrid work setup with up to 4 weeks of remote work annually within any EU country.
- Fair base pay paired with an equity package.
- Dedicated budget for professional growth.
- Inclusive parental leave.
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