Started at Topsoe 2006 Education B Sc in Mechanical Engineering from the Technical University of Denmark Personal Jakob is 35 years old and lives with his wife and two sons in Hillerød north of Copenhagen.

At Topsoe, there are many career possibilities and the management is attentive to employee wishes – for example whether you would like to work towards becoming a a specialist or a project leader?

A resource from the beginning

When I started working with Topsoe, I was really well received. I was introduced to one area at a time, and my manager had made a plan for which projects I should follow and which assignments I should take part in. My first task was to make some calculations for an ammonia converter.

Complex calculations and reviews

My work is very varied: From complex calculations like those I did at university to dimensioning, choice of materials, drawings, review meetings and inspection and installation of converters on site. I have been on inspections with two of our contractors in Sweden and Italy, and it was very interesting. The engineers I have travelled with have taken time to explain everything you need to notice. Next time I am going to Georgia with a colleague from the Moscow office.

A steep learning curve

As a new employee you want to make a good impression and be a resource from the beginning, and that’s why you are constantly eager to learn. My colleagues take time to explain and I have the opportunity to learn and complete assignments. At the same time, it is very satisfying to acquire new competencies and new areas of work every day – the learning curve is very steep in the beginning.

I am in my right element here. And I can easily see myself in the company in the years to come. I have found my dream job!