Project Engineer Soil Remediation Søborg, Denmark

Krüger | Veolia; Gladsaxe Kommune; On-site; DKK 550,000 - 750,000; Full time

Job summary

Veolia Remediation Europa in Denmark seeks a Project Engineer based in Søborg to drive project success from concept to delivery and operation, collaborating with experienced Project Managers on design, procurement and safety. This role offers a clear growth path toward becoming a fully experienced Project Manager within Veolia's European network.

You will lead delegated projects across Europe, coordinate with a multidisciplinary team, manage design activities, and ensure adherence to budgets and

Qualifications

• Background in environmental engineering, geology or hydrogeology.
• Experience in managing projects and coordinating cross-functional teams.
• Strong written and spoken communication in Danish and English.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of delegated projects (primarily in Europe) and project issues.
• Collaborate with Project Manager and multi-disciplinary teams on design, procurement and execution.
• Coordinate design activities while maintaining health and safety standards.
• Monitor budgets and schedules to ensure timely project delivery.
• Apply contract execution procedures throughout the project lifecycle.

Skills

Environmental Engineers

Geologists

Hydrogeologists

Job description

Job ID REF62489I

Date posted 08/12/2026

Location Denmark

Category Engineering / Design / Projects

Project Engineer Soil Remediation

Company Description

Veolia Remediation Europa, which is part of Veolia Hazardous Waste Europe, leads the market in thermal desorption technology, recovering contaminated sites across Europe. We have locations in France, Belgium, The Netherlands, Germany, Italy, Spain and recently in Denmark. We manage the entire lifecycle - design, construction, and operation - of high-impact environmental projects in and outside Europe. It is a dynamic, high-growth environment where you will sharpen both your theoretical engineering knowledge and hands-on technical skills.

Job Description

As a Project Engineer based in Søborg, Denmark, you will drive project success from initial concept through to delivery and operation. Working closely with experienced Project Managers, you will take on increasing responsibility for technical documentation, subcontractor management, and project site safety. This role is designed for growth: for the right candidate, this is a clear path to becoming a fully experienced Project Manager.

What this means in your day-to-day role:

• Take ownership of delegated projects (mainly in Europe) and project issues.
• Communicate with the Project Manager and interact with the multi-disciplinary team, contributing to design, equipment selection, procurement activities, and project execution.
• Organize, coordinate, and manage design activities while maintaining Health & Safety in line with our Veolia standards.
• Manage project aspects within defined budgets and agreed timelines through monitoring and tracking adherence to the project and programme.
• Apply procedures established for contract execution.

Qualifications

About You

Are you passionate about environmental sustainability and ready to make a real impact? We're looking for talented Environmental Engineers, Geologists, or Hydrogeologists (or related disciplines) who are eager to grow their careers with us.

You bring:

• A proactive, independent can-do approach to problem-solving
• Strong organizational and time management abilities
• Self-motivation and drive to deliver results
• Excellent communication and writing skills in both Danish and English
• Proficiency with IT and Project management tools

Additional Information

What We Offer?

• A labor contract of Veolia Denmark which is primarily a hub for water technology, employing approximately 450 people who drive sustainable solutions across the Nordics.
• Within this organization, you will join our specialized Hazardous Waste team. We are a compact, agile unit locally, operating as a key part of an integrated European network that delivers advanced soil remediation solutions across the continent.
• As part of the world's largest environmental group, we combine global expertise with strong local execution.

We offer a position in a team with extensive knowledge and experience in soil remediation, and with opportunities to build the necessary knowledge and experience to evolve in a growing environment. We are internationally oriented, and we carry out remediation of contaminated sites throughout Europe and are part of a European network of soil remediation companies in the Veolia group. In the long term, if your interests align with this path, you may have the opportunity to take on responsibility for the implementation of entire remediation projects as a project manager. Learn more about our Soil Remediation team and its European network https://www.remediation.veolia.com/en-en

Our culture is characterized by independence, openness, and respect. Knowledge sharing is a natural part of our daily work. You’ll primarily work in project teams where mutual respect and professional collaboration are key to achieving the best results.

If you’re a social person, there are plenty of opportunities to have fun with your colleagues, and you’ll be joining a company that prioritizes its employees’ well-being - both professionally and socially. And, of course, we offer flexible and attractive compensation packages, employee benefits, continuing education, a pension plan and health insurance.

As an inclusive company, Veolia is committed to diversity and gives equal consideration to all applications, without discrimination.