Fire safety and systems specialist

Application deadline

07 October 2026

Recruitment type

Full-Time, Permanent

Country

Denmark

Location

Lyngby

Req. ID

61438

Do you want to work on some of the most complex and challenging tunnel and underground infrastructure projects across the world? Can you turn fire safety and systems expertise into safe, reliable and sustainable solutions? And are you ready to collaborate with global specialists to design the future? Then join us as a fire safety and systems specialist.

Create the solutions that will enable a better tomorrow

To enhance fire safety and systems design in tunnel and underground infrastructure, we are looking for a fire safety and systems specialist to join our team in Lyngby. You will become part of COWI’s Tunnel and Underground Infrastructure MEP & Fire Safety team and work alongside customers and colleagues on some of the most complex, significant and innovative projects in Denmark and internationally.

In our MEP & Fire Safety section, we work with many types of systems for tunnels, bridges and metro stations and cover the full project lifecycle from idea, concept and design to operation and maintenance. You will be part of a global team of fire and tunnel ventilation specialists and contribute your expertise to both local and international assignments.

Your key responsibilities will be:

• Develop fire strategy reports for tunnels and underground infrastructure.
• Develop fire systems design from concept stage through detailed design and supervision.
• Develop and implement design best practices and ensure design conformance with codes and customer requirements.
• Write technical reports and specifications.
• Review design work prepared by other specialists.
• Ensure optimum application of internationally recognised methods in accordance with local and international standards.
• Encourage and contribute to innovative and sustainable thinking in fire engineering design.

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

The first step to success 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.

To thrive in this position, we believe that you are self-motivated, open and engaged. You are result-oriented, focus on high quality and thoroughness, and bring a sound business understanding to your work. You work in a structured way and have the overview needed to plan, manage and complete your projects and tasks.

On top of that, you will have:

• A master’s degree in fire engineering or similar.
• 7+ years of relevant experience in fire engineering for road tunnels, rail tunnels and metro stations.
• Experience producing fire safety strategy documents.
• Experience designing fire protection systems.
• Experience with evacuation and smoke modelling.
• The ability to manage design from concept to detailed design.
• Interest in and knowledge of new technologies within fire engineering.

A commitment to supporting equality, diversity and inclusion in your work.
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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. We support our customers’ transition towards increased sustainability. We strive to lead by example by embedding environmental management, social responsibility and good governance into our business practices and the options we provide to our customers.

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 7,500 people who bring their expertise in engineering, architecture, energy and environment into play.

Got more questions?

If you have any unanswered questions about the role or what we have to offer, please reach out to Head of MEP & Fire Safety for Tunnels and Underground Infrastructure, Mathias Y.B. Lysholt Hansen, at +45 5640 1591.

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.

Equal opportunity employer

COWI provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, COWI complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. 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.