Advisor in hydrodynamics / oceanography

Do you want to work with climate adaptation and ensure robust and value-creating solutions for sea level rise? Do you have the ability to analyze and interpret complex data sets using statistical and modeling tools? And are you motived by making a difference and work across disciplines? Then, we are excited to hear from you.

Advisor in hydrodynamics/oceanography

We see a growing demand on hydrodynamic modelling and how climate change is affecting water levels. As an advisor in hydrodynamics/oceanography you will be working with data-driven insights and will be able to contribute to the development of new technologies or methodologies for marine ecosystems. To support and develop our services within this field, we are looking for an advisor in hydrodynamics/oceanography to join our Discipline: Climate adaptation. We are working alongside our customers on some of Norway’s most innovative and impactful projects in hydrodynamics/oceanography. And we are thrilled to have contributed to projects like sea level rise measures in Bergen (https://www.bergen.kommune.no/api/rest/filer/V45124304) and the Stad shipping tunnel (The world's first tunnel for maritime traffic).

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Hydrodynamic modelling of amongst other water quality issues, waves, currents and water levels
• Fieldwork using oceanographic instruments
• Analysis of both model and field data using scripting (Matlab/Python)
• Preparing detailed reports and presentations 

Your skills. Our team. Together we design the future.

The first step to growth in this role is that you are eager to collaborate with the people around you, whether they are colleagues, partners or customers. Developing ties with others is something you do by acting respectfully and delivering on your promises. And you never get set in your ways but keep exploring new insights and ways to improve.

On top of that, you will have:

• Master’s degree in oceanography/ hydrodynamics or similar
• Preferably a few years’ experience with modelling and data analysis
• Strong urge to develop you further in this field
• Minimum B2 level in Norwegian speaking and writing

A place to work and so much more

At COWI, we work together with our customers to shape a sustainable and liveable world. We do it by applying our knowledge and curiosity – and sometimes even our courage – to create the solutions the world needs today to enable a better tomorrow. That is why we say no to fossil-based projects and aspire to have 100% of our revenue come from activities that move our customers towards sustainability.

We value differences and development and cultivate an environment of belonging and having fun. Because that is what brings out the best in you, at work and at home.

With offices primarily located in the Nordic region, the UK, North America and India, we are currently more than 8,000 people who bring their expertise in engineering, architecture, energy and environment into play.

What we also offer

COWI is not only great because of your possibility to make an impact and grow. We also offer you:

• The opportunity to build up your skills with exciting projects
• Good opportunities for personal development through a personal development plan, COWI Academy and the COWI Connect mentoring scheme
• National and international collaboration across organizations and disciplines. We have approx. 70 different professional networks in COWI
• An active company culture with social and athletic activities, “lønningstreff” and company cabins
• Flexible working hours with a home office arrangement, five weeks' holiday and time off between Christmas and New Year
• A separate community called "Young in COWI" for employees under the age of 34, where social trips and events are arranged
• Finally, a good working environment. It is important for us to be generous and take initiative for each other. Which is also reflected in our well-being and employee surveys.

Got more questions?

If you have any unanswered questions about the role or what we have to offer, please reach out to Head of Discipline, Merle Tillde Enghoff at +47 476 74 309/ mtef@cowi.com or Senior environment advisor Gerard Dam at +47 919 00 591. Get to know us even better at our website, www.cowi.com, where you can learn more about our projects, our strategy, what we want to achieve and what life is like at COWI.

Before you apply

All you need to include in your application is your CV – no photo or application letter. At an interview, you can tell us everything we need to know about why you’re interested in joining COWI. As for the photo, we prefer to form our first impression in person rather than from a picture.

You can choose whether you want to write the application in Norwegian or English.

Equal opportunity employer

COWI provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to ethnicity, colour, religion, gender, national origin, age or disability. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

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