Regulatory Advisor
Ørsted
Company Overview
Ørsted
Fredericia, Denmark
1972
Approximately 8,700 employees globally (source: linkedin.com). Revenues of DKK 82.0 billion (approximately €11 billion) in 2023 (source: orsted.com).
What They Do
Ørsted is a global leader in renewable energy, focusing on offshore wind as its primary business model. The company develops, constructs, and operates large offshore wind farms using both fixed and floating turbines, and offers services in project development, engineering, procurement, construction, operation and maintenance, as well as power purchase agreements (source: orsted.com). Additionally, Ørsted works with onshore wind, solar energy, energy storage, renewable hydrogen, green fuels, and bioenergy, making them a versatile player in the renewable energy market (source: stateofgreen.com). Target markets include Europe, particularly the UK, Germany, and Denmark, as well as the USA, Taiwan, Japan, and South Korea, where they serve large customers such as national grid operators and utilities (source: orsted.com). Ørsted holds a leading competitive position as the world's largest developer of offshore wind with over 15 GW of installed capacity globally and a pipeline of over 37 GW under development (source: orsted.com).
Projects & Achievements
Among Ørsted's notable projects is the Hornsea 2 offshore wind farm in the UK, which, with a capacity of 1.4 GW, was fully commissioned in 2022 and is the world's largest operational offshore wind farm (source: orsted.com). The Race Bank offshore wind farm, also in the UK, was completed in 2018 with a capacity of 573 MW (source: orsted.com). In the USA, Revolution Wind (704 MW) reached financial close in 2024 with operations planned for 2026, while South Fork Wind (132 MW), the first offshore wind farm in the state, began delivering power to New York in 2024 (source: orsted.com). Current major projects include Hornsea 3 (2.9 GW, UK, under construction with first power expected in 2025) and Greater Changhua 4 (112 MW, Taiwan, commissioning in 2025) (source: orsted.com).
Recent Developments
In the past two years, Ørsted has won a contract for the 2.4 GW Atlantic Shores Project 4 offshore wind lease off the coast of New Jersey, USA, in October 2024 (source: orsted.com). They reached financial close on the 1.1 GW Greater Changhua 4 & 5 offshore wind farms in Taiwan in July 2024, valued at over DKK 10 billion (source: orsted.com). In 2023, Ørsted acquired a 20% stake in the 900 MW Nissen offshore wind project in Germany for €227 million (source: orsted.com). Ørsted also secured €1.2 billion in green financing in 2024 and reported an EBITDA of DKK 18.0 billion in 2023 despite project delays (source: orsted.com).
Working There
Ørsted offers roles in engineering (wind turbine technicians, project engineers), project development (site acquisition, permitting specialists), operations and maintenance (offshore service technicians), supply chain, finance, IT, legal, and sustainability analysis, with high demand in offshore wind construction and hydrogen R&D (source: orsted.com). Active recruitment is taking place at offices in Fredericia and Copenhagen (Denmark) for engineering and HQ functions, London (UK) for project development, as well as in the USA, Taiwan, and Germany for offshore wind and hydrogen initiatives (source: linkedin.com). The company culture emphasizes innovation and transformation, as evidenced by their successful shift from fossil fuels, with employee reviews on Glassdoor averaging 4.0/5 for work-life balance and career opportunities (source: glassdoor.com). Documented benefits include competitive salaries, a 37-hour workweek in Denmark, six weeks of paid vacation, pension contributions up to 12%, hybrid work arrangements, and green benefits such as electric vehicle schemes and sustainability training (source: orsted.com).
Last updated on Mar 27, 2026 | Report an issue
Imagine a future where you help shape Denmark's energy markets by turning regulation into business opportunities that support our vision of a world that runs entirely on green energy
You'll be part of of the Danish Regulatory & Public Affairs team where you, together with your colleagues, will monitor and analyse regulatory and energy policy developments, advise on their impact on our Danish portfolio, and engage with key public stakeholders. The team is based in Gentofte and works closely with colleagues across our trading, commercial, and generation organisations, as well as with our EU-facing regulatory teams.
As a team, we succeed as one, care about each other's development, and use our passion for regulatory insight to support the green transition.
You'll play an important role in
- conducting regulatory and policy analysis related to our existing Danish assets, incl. offshore wind farms, combined heat and power plants, pipeline infrastructure, and power/gas trading
- monitoring relevant EU regulation and assessing how new and evolving rules affect Danish energy markets and Ørsted's activities
- collaborating closely with Trading & Revenue Management, and other business units, to support commercial and operational decisions with timely regulatory insight
- drafting clear regulatory positions and contributions for current and potential activities, in Denmark and in interaction with EU-level processes
- engaging with Danish civil servants, authorities, and industry organisations, as well as relevant EU-level institutions
To succeed in the role, you
- have a master's degree in economics, law, or equivalent experience, with an interest in energy economics, regulatory affairs, or regulated markets
- have strong analytical and problem-solving skills, and enjoy working with complex regulatory and market questions
- communicate clearly and confidently in both Danish and English, adjusting your message to different audiences
- are comfortable working independently while collaborating closely with colleagues across functions
- have a curious, explorative mindset, and are keen to learn new regulatory areas, such as gas markets or EU-level mechanisms
- preferably with a background in a relevant ministry, agency, or similar organisation.
Maybe you've read the above and can see you have some transferable skills, even though they don't quite match all the points. If you think you can bring something to the team, we still encourage you to apply.
Shape the future with us
Send your application to us as soon as possible. We'll be conducting interviews on a continuous basis and reserve the right to take down the advert when we've found the right candidate.
As an applicant or employee, you may request reasonable work and position accommodation or adjustments via [email protected].
Please note that for your application to be taken into consideration, you must submit your application via our online career pages and answer the screening questions relevant for your country. We don't take applications or inquiries from external recruiters or agencies into account for this position.
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About the role
April 8, 2026
Full time
Company
- Gentofte, Denmark
Master's degree or equivalent experience
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