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Lead Piping And Plant Layout Engineer

Switzerland, Opfikon · Job Posted May 28, 2026
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Climeworks is a leading high-quality carbon removal provider, combining decades of expertise in Direct Air Capture (DAC) technology with a holistic approach to carbon removal solutions. We are looking for a Lead Piping and Plant Layout Engineer to join our team in Opfikon, Zurich, Switzerland. You will lead our Piping Engineering & Plant Layout Team, ensuring delivery on all project requirements in a fit-for-purpose manner globally. This includes specifications and design, contractor management, innovation and cost optimization, interface management, regulatory and stakeholder awareness, documentation and knowledge management, and cold-weather and constructability considerations. The role is based in Opfikon, Zurich, with a hybrid work setup requiring at least three days onsite per week, and up to 60% travel including extended site presence in Alberta, Canada.

Job Responsibility

  • Develop and lead the Piping Engineering & Plant Layout Team
  • Ensure owner requirements are clearly defined, documented, and communicated to contractors, and validate design assumptions against operability, safety, and applicable regulatory expectations
  • Define piping and plant layouts suitable for local and regional execution
  • Review and approve contractor submissions, enforce owner requirements, provide technical clarifications, and ensure adherence to schedule, quality, safety, and operability
  • Develop innovative engineering solutions to identify cost-saving opportunities without compromising quality or safety
  • Assure strong integration with process, civil, electrical, mechanical and O&M disciplines to achieve seamless and optimized designs
  • Support alignment of piping and plant layout scope assumptions with local permitting and application needs
  • Maintain thorough records of technical decisions, design bases, vendor information, and lessons learned
  • Incorporate cold-weather climate conditions into piping and plant layout design and execution planning

Requirements

  • Degree in Mechanical Engineering or any related discipline
  • At least 10 years of experience in process plants, preferably in cold weather climates, as a piping and plant layout engineer, with understanding of current standards and directives in mechanical, piping and civil engineering
  • Hands-on involvement in at least one full-cycle project in the chemical, petrochemical, or renewables industry, covering all phases from FEED and detailed design to construction, commissioning and start-up—preferably in cold-weather or remote/seasonally constrained execution environments
  • Precise, adaptable, and reliable, with a proactive and solution-oriented approach
  • Confident in presenting to executive audiences and EPC contractors, translating technical content into clear, actionable information
  • Fluent in English
  • Ready to travel up to 60% of your time (including extended site presence in Alberta, Canada during peak design, engineering, construction and commissioning periods)

What we offer

  • 25 paid vacation days every year, plus public holidays
  • Hybrid work setup
  • Up to 4 weeks of remote work annually within any EU country
  • Fair base pay paired with an equity package
  • Inclusive parental leave
  • Dedicated budget to invest in your professional growth
  • Referral rewards bonuses for successful referrals
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