Application Guide
How to Apply for Energy Implementation Manager
at Climeworks
🏢 About Climeworks
Climeworks is the world's first commercial-scale Direct Air Capture company, operating two plants in Iceland and pioneering carbon removal technology with over 15 years of R&D. They offer a unique opportunity to work at the forefront of climate tech, combining engineered solutions with nature-based approaches to help businesses achieve net-zero goals through high-quality carbon removal.
About This Role
As an Energy Implementation Manager, you'll drive profitability for Climeworks' DAC projects by identifying location-specific, low-cost, low-carbon energy solutions and evaluating brownfield sites with excess steam availability. This role directly impacts project feasibility and scalability by securing optimal energy partnerships and infrastructure for carbon removal operations.
💡 A Day in the Life
A typical day involves analyzing energy market data for potential project locations, coordinating with engineering teams on site-specific energy requirements, and negotiating with energy providers for optimal supply agreements. You might evaluate brownfield site data for steam availability one hour, then develop cost models comparing different energy scenarios the next.
🚀 Application Tools
🎯 Who Climeworks Is Looking For
- Has 5+ years experience in energy project development, specifically with industrial energy sourcing, steam systems, or renewable energy procurement
- Demonstrates expertise in site evaluation for industrial facilities, particularly brownfield sites with existing energy infrastructure
- Possesses strong analytical skills for assessing energy economics and carbon intensity across different geographies
- Shows proven ability to develop and implement energy strategies that balance cost, reliability, and sustainability objectives
📝 Tips for Applying to Climeworks
Quantify your experience with energy cost reduction - include specific percentages or dollar amounts saved through energy optimization projects
Highlight any experience with steam systems or industrial heat recovery, as this is specifically mentioned in the job description
Demonstrate knowledge of DAC technology's energy requirements - research shows DAC needs both electricity and heat (typically 80-100°C)
Showcase experience working with energy providers or utilities to negotiate favorable terms for industrial clients
Include examples of site evaluation work, particularly with brownfield industrial sites or locations with excess energy capacity
✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter
['Your specific experience with industrial energy sourcing and how it reduces operational costs', 'Examples of successful site evaluations for energy-intensive operations', "Understanding of DAC technology's unique energy requirements (both electrical and thermal)", "Passion for Climeworks' mission and how your energy expertise contributes to scalable carbon removal"]
Generate Cover Letter →🔍 Research Before Applying
To stand out, make sure you've researched:
- → Climeworks' Orca and Mammoth plants in Iceland - understand their energy partnerships with ON Power and Carbfix
- → The company's project pipeline and announced partnerships (like with Microsoft, Stripe, and Swiss Re)
- → DAC technology specifics - particularly the thermal energy requirements (around 100°C) and electricity needs
- → Recent funding rounds and expansion plans to understand where new projects might be located
💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics
Based on this role, you may be asked about:
⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Focusing only on renewable electricity without addressing thermal energy/steam requirements for DAC
- Generic energy experience without specific examples of industrial-scale project implementation
- Not demonstrating understanding of how energy costs directly impact carbon removal economics and scalability
📅 Application Timeline
This position is open until filled. However, we recommend applying as soon as possible as roles at mission-driven organizations tend to fill quickly.
Typical hiring timeline:
Application Review
1-2 weeks
Initial Screening
Phone call or written assessment
Interviews
1-2 rounds, usually virtual
Offer
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