Senior Mechanical Engineer CO2 Compressor – Carbon Capture

The company seeks a Senior Mechanical Engineer for CO2 compressor projects in carbon capture. The role focuses on technical execution, supplier coordination, and cross-functional team support in Zürich.

In this position, the engineer leads the technical delivery of CO2 compressors for carbon capture initiatives. The role acts as a key link for the wider team, handling project execution and ensuring alignment across different disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Develop work packages, draft service specifications, and prepare request for quotation documents.
• Lead technical meetings with suppliers, evaluate proposals, and finalize vendor selection.
• Manage the timeline to ensure components are delivered on schedule.
• Oversee conceptual and basic engineering phases, resolving technical disagreements as needed.
• Define and manage interfaces with civil, structural, construction, electrical, instrumentation, and plant layout teams.
• Integrate compressor systems into the overall plant design, focusing on component installation and piping.
• Review, comment on, and approve engineering documents from suppliers, then distribute them to stakeholders.
• Verify that all assigned lots meet regulatory standards.
• Provide remote support to construction and commissioning teams.
• Travel 10-20% of the time to supplier facilities or project sites.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering with over five years of experience in power generation or turbo machinery.
• Deep knowledge of industrial plant processes, mechanical equipment, and system components.
• Strong proficiency with MS Office software.
• Ability to interpret and analyze Process and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs).
• Excellent coordination and negotiation abilities, with strong communication skills for stakeholders at all levels.
• A structured, precise, self-motivated, and positive work style.
• Fluent command of English.

Nice to have

• Hands-on experience with axial, centrifugal, or reciprocating industrial compressors.
• Working knowledge of the German language.

What the company offers

• A challenging role with a broad range of responsibilities.
• A collaborative, international team environment.
• Personal growth opportunities via the Inova Academy.
• Exposure to multiple technical disciplines.
• Strong employment terms and conditions.
• A central office location with excellent transport connections.
• Up-to-date infrastructure and facilities.

About the company

Kanadevia Inova stands as a global leader in waste infrastructure, driving sustainable futures through advanced technology. The company specializes in waste-to-X solutions, converting waste into energy, heat, hydrogen, fertilizer, and other valuable resources.

• Global innovation leader in waste infrastructure.
• Commitment to sustainability through technology.
• Pioneering waste-to-X conversion technologies.
• Creating valuable resources from waste materials.