Senior Project Engineer – Evaporation & ZLD

Copenhagen - Denmark

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: Yesterday

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Every day we get opportunities to make a positive impact on our colleagues partners customers and society. Together were pioneering the solutions of the future and unlocking the full potential of precious resources. Trusted to act on initiative we challenge conventional thinking to develop world-leading technologies that inspire progress in vital areas including energy food water and shipping.

As we push forward the innovative open spirit that fuels our 140-year-old start-up culture and rapid growth also drives our personal growth. So as we shape a more resourceful less wasteful world we build our careers too.

About the job

Our Engineering & Supply team in Søborg is growing and we are looking for a Project Engineer to join our project organization working with evaporation and zero liquid discharge (ZLD) systems.

In this role you will be responsible for delivering mechanical engineering tasks for medium- to high-complexity projects and for contributing to the development of our mechanical engineering discipline. You will work closely with project managers specialists and customers to ensure high-quality technical solutions.

Your key tasks will be to:

Mechanical design & documentation

Engineer products and solutions for assigned projects.
Prepare technical specifications and data sheets for mechanical equipment (pressure vessels pumps structural skids piping and process equipment).
Review and/or perform strength calculations primarily for pressure vessels (including FEA when applicable).
Review vendor documentation and drawings.

Verification & compliance

Secure engineering verification according to internal workflows.
Ensure compliance with client requirements in a cost-efficient way.

Technical development & collaboration

Contribute to improving existing technical solutions and developing new ones to strengthen our competitive position.
Participate in project meetings and align project requirements with the project manager.
Participate in customer meetings inspections testing and troubleshooting of equipment deliveries.

At Alfa Laval we embrace a hybrid work model providing you the flexibility to work from home when it aligns with your tasks. This position is at our Copenhagen office with an expected travel commitment of approximately 15-20 days per year.

Who are you

You are structured and detail-oriented and you take ownership of your engineering tasks. You collaborate well with others and communicate clearly with colleagues and customers. You are committed to meeting project deadlines and delivering what you have promised even when working with complex technical requirements. You enjoy contributing to a team environment and ensuring that your work supports successful project execution.

What you know

Required qualifications

Strong mechanical or chemical engineering background with 5-10 years of experience.
Experience in designing static equipment and understanding mechanical systems or pressure equipment manufacturing.
Knowledge of international pressure vessel design standards (e.g. ASME EN).
General knowledge of relevant industry standards and best practices (EN ISO ASME ASTM ANSI API).
Ability to work with technical specifications design documents and vendor information.
Knowledge of CE marking & PED.

Nice to have

Experience with design tools such as PV Elite or CAESAR.
Experience in evaporation or zero liquid discharge projects.
Knowledge about welding and quality inspections.

Whats in it for you

We offer a challenging role in an open and collaborative environment where colleagues support each other and contribute to meaningful engineering work. You will have the opportunity to work with advanced industrial technologies that support sustainability and resource efficiency and you will play an active part in Alfa Lavals future success.

For more information please contact

Vikas Pathak Engineering Manager at or Talent Acquisition Coordinator Raquel Herndon on

We are conducting a continuous review of received applications. We do not accept applications via email they will be deleted due to General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

Application

Please send your application and through the link below no later than December 12th 2025. We will remove the job advert from our website as soon as we have found the right candidate so dont wait too long!

Our commitment to integrity

We care about diversity inclusion and equity in our recruitment processes. We also believe behavioral traits can provide important insights into a candidates fit to a role. To help us achieve this we apply Pymetrics assessments and upon application you will be invited to play the assessment games.

Required Experience:

Senior IC