Project Lead Engineer

We are now looking for a new Project Lead Engineer to join our team in ABB Energy Industries Vaasa, Finland. In this role, you will have the opportunity to act as the technical lead for all engineering activities in your assignments. Each day, you will ensure the activities related to all engineering disciplines within the project are executed in an efficient and cost-effective manner. You will also showcase your expertise by acting as a design authority for generator excitation systems and protection relays, while completing the corresponding engineering assignments. The role requires strong knowledge of these systems and the ability to work independently.
 

The work model for this role is : #Li-Hybrid

You will mainly be responsible for:

• Guiding project engineers in translating conceptual designs into technical documentation, including design, modelling, and calculations

• Leading, supervising, and coordinating the team throughout the entire project.

• Being ready to work fully independently when required, managing the overall scope and ensuring successful delivery without direct supervision

• Applying design thinking and Design for Excellence principles in projects, leveraging your expertise and available tools.

• Collaborating on installation, commissioning, and site activities to clarify potential issues or provide solutions to rectify engineering errors

• Maintaining a professional and responsible approach to all activities, with a strong focus on safety, compliance, and risk mitigation throughout the project lifecycle

Our Team Dynamics

Our teams support each other, collaborate, and never stop learning. Everyone brings something unique, and together we push ideas forward to solve real problems. Being part of our team means your work matters - because the progress we make here creates real impact out there.

Qualifications for the Role

• BSc or MSc degree in a relevant field, such as Electrical Engineering

• Solid work experience (>5 years) in electrical engineering within an industrial environment

• Prior experience in electrical design engineering for systems related to power generation and distribution

• Previous experience in generator excitation and protection systems

• Strong sense of responsibility and ability to take ownership broadly

• Hands-on, self-managed, and proactive approach to deliver results in changing situations

• Passion for continuous improvement and development, fostering trust and collaboration

• Excellent communication skills and fluency in Finnish and English, both written and verbal

• Familiarity with ABB products and tools is considered a benefit

Benefits

Our culture and benefits reflect our values: courage, care, curiosity and collaboration. The most appreciated benefits according to our personnel are at the moment e.g. an annual performance bonus, employee share acquisition program, continuous learning opportunities, and other wellbeing and family benefits. We have a hybrid working model. 

More about us

ABB Energy Industries is enabling safe, smart and sustainable projects and operations for businesses across the oil, gas, chemicals, life sciences, power generation and water sectors. Driving integrated solutions that automate, digitalize and electrify industry we connect our people and technology to help our customers adapt and succeed. With over 50 years domain expertise, we continue to innovate and reshape traditional approaches across the energy sector with our technologies designed to improve operational efficiency, reduce risk, reduce energy consumption and waste.

If you have questions, please contact Engineering Manager, Tapio Karppi, tel. +358 50 3342080. Apply for the position by January 25th, 2025. We look forward to receiving your application.

Join us. Be part of the team where progress happens, industries transform, and your work shapes the world. Run What Runs the World.