Technical Director - Green Fuels & Carbon Capture, Utilization and Storage, for COWI North America

COWI North America is seeking a Technical Director for Green Fuels & Carbon Capture in Houston, TX. The role involves providing technical expertise, mentoring staff, leading strategic initiatives, and contributing to business development in the energy sector. Candidates should have a degree in Chemical or Process Engineering, 15+ years of relevant experience, and be a licensed Professional Engineer in Texas. The position offers flexible working arrangements and various employee benefits.
About the position

The Technical Director for Green Fuels & Carbon Capture, Utilisation and Storage (CCUS) at COWI will provide senior technical expertise to projects within the Energy team in Houston, Texas. This role focuses on the production of hydrogen, biogenic or captured carbon technologies, and green fuels, while also leading strategic initiatives and contributing to business development in the North American market. The Technical Director will mentor staff, establish best practices, and enhance the company's engineering practices through professional networks.

Responsibilities
• Work closely with Market Director(s) to follow up on leads and prepare proposals.
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• Represent COWI in technical seminars and conferences.
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• Mentor other COWI technical staff and Subject Matter Experts.
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• Establish and steer the COWI professional communities within your disciplines.
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• Lead the internal dissemination of technical knowledge and tools development through presentations and Technical Notes.
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• Contribute to internal project concept development and reviews, capturing lessons learned across the business in NA.
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• Establish required training for staff and liaise with Head of Discipline and Market Director for Green Fuels and CCUS.
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• Define the relevant technical skills expected of staff and liaise with Head of Discipline.
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• Write technical papers and attend industry conferences.
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• Participate in technical communities for the development of industry specifications, design specifications, and best practices.

Requirements
• Degree in Chemical or Process Engineering.
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• Professional Engineer status in Texas.
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• Minimum of fifteen (15) years of progressive experience in engineering design of large-scale chemical/fuels energy projects (Hydrogen, Ammonia, Methanol, LNG, Refining).
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• Work experience with reputed OEMs relevant to Green Fuels production is an added advantage.
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• Demonstrated and recognized technical leader in the industry.
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• Participation in National and International professional societies.
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• Demonstrated ability to train and mentor others in your discipline.
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• Comprehensive written and oral communication skills.
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• Self-motivated, flexible, and able to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
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• Effective team building skills and solid leadership skills to manage multiple stakeholders.
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• Ability and willingness to travel, predominantly in North America.

Nice-to-haves

Benefits
• Flexible working arrangement
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• Top-up parental and childbirth recovery leave
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• Minimum 5 weeks vacation to start
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• Floating holiday to celebrate employee diversity
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• Paid sick leave
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• Annual fitness subsidy
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• 401K contribution matching with generous company match
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• Personal and professional development fund
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• Parking or public transit allowance
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• Medical, dental, and vision insurance 80% employer-paid premiums
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• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
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• STD, LTD, AD&D, and Life Insurance
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• Referral incentive program
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• Frequent social events