Verkís
Company · Sustainable Construction
One of Iceland's oldest and largest consulting engineering practices, offering expertise in green building design, energy efficiency, geothermal utilisation, and civil infrastructure.
Relevant career areas
Sustainable Construction
Low-carbon, energy-efficient building and retrofitting — including non-graduate routes.
Relevant areas: Passive House design, Timber engineering, Green architecture, Building retrofits, Heat pump installation, HVAC optimisation, Energy-efficient construction
Relevant skills: Carpentry, Plumbing, Heat pump installation, Architecture, Building services
Renewable Energy & Grid Modernisation
Building and modernising clean energy generation and the grid.
Relevant areas: Solar engineering, Wind engineering, Battery technology, Electrical grid design, Energy storage, Nuclear engineering, including next-generation reactors, Hydroelectric systems
Relevant skills: Electrical engineering, Mechanical engineering, Energy systems, Power electronics
Climate Adaptation
Helping communities and infrastructure adapt to a changing climate.
Relevant areas: Flood and drought management, Urban planning, Water resource management, Coastal protection, Wildfire prevention, Heat-resilient building design, Emergency management
Relevant skills: Environmental science, GIS mapping, Civil engineering, Data analysis, Public policy
Why this organisation is relevant
Designs and manages sustainable building projects, energy efficiency retrofits, and district geothermal building heating integrations across Iceland.
Responsible & values-led credentials
Actively participates in Iceland's Green Building Council initiatives, focusing on life-cycle design, low-carbon materials, and eco-friendly infrastructure.
Listing of accreditations is based on public sources. Responsibility for accuracy remains with the organisation.
Apprenticeships & graduate opportunities
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