Energy Regulatory and Public Affairs Coordinator with focus on Wind Energy

Would you like to be a part of Denmark in North America and a strong energy and policy team, strengthening Denmark’s energy cooperation with the US and Canada?

The Embassy of Denmark in Washington, DC, is looking for a new team member to join our North American Energy Team and the Department for Economic Diplomacy and Domestic Political Affairs. We are searching for a strong energy profile interested in regulatory affairs, public affairs, and working with Danish energy companies to help shape their relations with federal and state-level energy stakeholders. The role will be focused mainly on the wind energy sector, with the opportunity to work on B2B assignments.

 

About the job

Based at the Embassy in Washington, DC, you will be part of our broader North American Energy Team led out of the Consulate General in Houston. As Energy Regulatory and Public Affairs Coordinator, you will work on public affairs and regulatory issues while supporting Danish energy exports, particularly within the wind sector. You may also contribute to similar assignments within biogas and emerging technologies, such as Power-to-X, carbon capture utilization and storage, and more.

Your responsibilities will include following and monitoring US energy policy developments and collaborating with colleagues on economic diplomacy and matters of government-to-government affairs. On a day-to- day basis, you will be part of the wind energy team, with a Team Lead in New York and colleagues in Washington, DC, and Houston.

Denmark has a strong energy presence in North America and is one US’ largest foreign director investors in renewable energy. As part of Denmark in North America, you will contribute to supporting Danish companies to navigate the North American market and build a strong political network at both federal and state/provincial levels across North America. 

Both wind, especially offshore wind, and Power-to-X play a major role in our daily work as Denmark in North America is already working closely with several Danish project developer public affairs issues. It will be crucial that you are able to create strong networks and relationships with national and regional stakeholders and coordinate efforts across a complicated energy matrix in North America. A key part of the work is organizing public sector energy delegations to Denmark and ensuring that the cooperation with American authorities translates into value and specific leads for the Danish companies.

You will coordinate several initiatives and be responsible for following up on leads. You will also manage the logistics of high-level visits to and from North America, develop workshops, and participate in e.g., round table discussions.

You will be hired at the Embassy in Washington, DC, and be part of the Embassy staff of around 50 employees. Your will report in your daily work to the Wind Team Lead in New York and the Head of Energy North America, based in Houston, Texas. Moreover, you will be an integrated part of our the North American Energy Team with colleagues in Houston, New York, Ottawa, Silicon Valley, Toronto, and Washington, DC.

You will coordinate closely with the G2G Energy Advisor at the Embassy and report to the Head of the Department for Economic Diplomacy and Domestic Political Affairs.

 

Required qualifications

• Relevant academic education, e.g., in science, engineering, social science, or business.
• Experience with public authorities in Denmark and/or the US.Good technical and commercial understanding of energy solutions and personal experience with private and public sector collaborations.
• Project coordination/management skills.
• Knowledge of energy policy and regulation.
• Ability to forge close relations with Danish companies and authorities as well as local American authorities.
• Fluency in English. Knowledge of Danish is not a requirement but will be considered an advantage.
• Being a team player who values a good working environment with focus on strong cooperation.
• Ability to manage many relations and projects simultaneously, identify business opportunities, and expand connections.
• Knowledge of American business culture. 

 

Employment conditions

• You will be offered full time employment for 3 years with the possibility of extension.
• You will be hired on local contract based on the relevant legally binding labour market rules of the United States of America.
• You will be employed with an average workweek of 37 hours, but you are employed without an upper working hours’ limit. This implies that you must work more than 37 hours a week if your work so requires without receiving compensation for overtime.
• You will be entitled to 25 days of paid vacation per year.
• Your salary will reflect your qualifications, relevant experience and proven work-related results.
• Benefits and other conditions will be based on the Embassy’s Staff Handbook.
• The basic gross monthly salary for the position – for an employee subject to US income taxation – is USD 5756. For a tax-exempt employee (tax exemption depending on US visa status and citizenship) the monthly net salary will be USD 4777. On top of the basic salary, there will be an additional allowance of 12% the no upper working hours’s limit. Depending on the candidate’s qualifications and experience an additional individual allowance may be added.

 

Questions and application process

To apply for the position, please send your application (cover letter, CV, recommendations) to the Embassy at [email protected], marked “Energy Advisor” no later than January 25, 2025.

Denmark in North America embraces equal opportunities for all and therefore welcomes applications from all qualified persons regardless of race, sex, religion, age or disability.Selected candidates will be invited for an interview.

The chosen candidate must be able to present a “No Criminal Record” and pass security clearance by the Danish authorities prior to appointment.

Further information about the Danish Embassy in Washington can be found on www.usa.um.dk.

If you have any questions, you are welcome to contact Head of Energy, Morten Siem Lynge by e-mail [email protected].

 

About us

The Trade Council is the governmental export and investment promotion organization under the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Denmark. The organization comprises all governmental activities designed to promote Danish export and foreign investment in Denmark under one roof. Our purpose is to bring value to our clients in Denmark in terms of growth and job creation. For further information, visit http://um.dk/en/tradecouncil/. 

The Embassy attaches great importance to equal opportunities for all and welcomes applications from all qualified persons regardless of race, sex, religion, age, or disability.