Sustainability Project Engineer (d/f/m)

What you´ll do

• Develop and implement European-wide sustainability concepts including energy, water, emission and resource efficiency strategies by analyzing current production processes and identify technical improvements opportunities.
• Lead and execute investment projects safely, on time, on budget, and in line with Henkel’s Project Management Framework
• Manage all technical and engineering aspects of assigned projects in the European region
• Drive all project phases — from feasibility and concept development to execution, commissioning, start-up, hand-over and project closure, including lessons learned
• Identify, assess, and mitigate potential project risks, resolving and escalating issues as appropriate
• Coordinate and communicate effectively with project stakeholders and cross-functional teams, ensuring alignment and transparency
• Collaborate with internal experts and technology specialists to secure best-in-class technical solutions
• Facilitate ongoing best practice exchange between sites and the regional engineering group to strengthen sustainability knowledge and capabilities

What makes you a good fit

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Chemical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or Industrial Chemistry
• Minimum 5 years of experience in sustainability engineering preferably in CAPEX investment projects within an industrial environment
• Strong experience in concept development, feasibility analyses, and implementing advanced sustainability technologies (renewables, heat recovery, electrification, circularity programs).
• Strong project management skills, including experience with relevant tools and methodologies
• Fluent in English (written and spoken)
• Willingness to travel across Europe up to 50% of the time, depending on project assignments

Some perks of joining Henkel

• Flexible work scheme with flexible hours, hybrid work model, and work from anywhere policy for up to 30 days per year
• Diverse national and international growth opportunities
• Global wellbeing standards with health and preventive care programs
• Gender-neutral parental leave for a minimum of 8 weeks
• Employee Share Plan with voluntary investment and Henkel matching shares
• Company Pension Plan 100% financed by Henkel
• MEGA Preventive Health Insurance
• CareFlex Supplementary Care Insurance
• Mobility offer: My Henkel Bike and Jobticket

At Henkel, we come from a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences. We believe the uniqueness of all our employees is the power in us. Become part of the team and bring your uniqueness to us! We welcome all applications across different genders, origins, cultures, religions, sexual orientations, generations and disabilities. If there are any specific accommodations or adjustments you require for the interview process or your on-site appointment, please inform us, and we'll do our best to accommodate your requests.

JOB ID: 26093333

Job Locations: Germany, North Rhine Westphalia, Düsseldorf

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