The posting
Join Valmet's Energy and Circularity Business Unit as a CSA (Civil, Structural and Architectural) Lead Engineer and play a key role in delivering industrial construction projects worldwide. In this position, you will lead and coordinate the building scope of projects supporting Valmet's pulp mill and power plant technologies, ensuring buildings and structures are designed, engineered, procured, and delivered efficiently throughout the project lifecycle.
You will work closely with customers, engineering disciplines, contractors, and supply management teams, acting as the main CSA expert from sales phase through project execution and handover. The scope includes industrial buildings, structural steel frameworks, platforms, cladding systems, and reinforced concrete structures.
This position is based in Tampere.
Your responsibilities
- Lead and coordinate CSA (Civil, Structural and Architectural) engineering activities throughout the project lifecycle, from sales support to project handover.
- Act as the primary CSA expert within multidisciplinary project teams, ensuring technical compliance, quality, and efficient execution.
- Collaborate closely with customers, contractors, engineering disciplines, and supply management to achieve project objectives.
- Manage engineering schedules, coordinate deliverables, and support contract administration within the CSA scope.
- Plan and support procurement activities related to CSA components and services.
- Support construction and installation activities at site, ensuring alignment with project requirements and schedules.
- Identify and manage project risks and opportunities related to civil, structural, and architectural engineering.
Expectations for you
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Civil Engineering, preferably with a specialization in Construction Management, Structural Engineering, or a related field.
- Minimum 5 years of experience in construction project management, structural engineering, or industrial construction projects.
- Experience in industrial energy, power generation, pulp and paper, or other large-scale industrial projects is considered a strong advantage.
- Solid understanding of structural steel structures and/or reinforced concrete design and construction.
- Experience working with contractors, suppliers, and multidisciplinary project organizations.
- Strong project coordination, planning, and stakeholder management skills.
- Fluent written and spoken English. Finnish and additional languages are considered beneficial.
- Willingness to travel internationally on an occasional basis.
To succeed in this role
You are a proactive engineering professional who enjoys coordinating complex technical projects and collaborating with diverse stakeholders. You are comfortable balancing technical requirements, schedules, commercial considerations, and customer expectations while maintaining a strong focus on project performance.
You combine excellent communication and teamwork skills with a results-oriented mindset and the flexibility to adapt to changing project needs. You take ownership of your work, drive topics forward, and contribute to a positive and collaborative team environment.
We also expect you to align with Valmet's Leadership Principles:
- Take accountability – Act with ownership, set clear expectations, and follow through.
- Lead with courage – Champion change, explore new solutions, and learn from experience.
- Build on trust – Listen to understand, communicate openly, and foster psychological safety.
- Collaborate for growth – Work across boundaries, value different perspectives, and focus on customer value.
What this role offers
This is an opportunity to become a key contributor within Valmet's global CSA team and participate in the delivery of large-scale industrial projects around the world. You will have a direct impact on project success while working with cutting-edge energy and process industry technologies.
The role offers excellent opportunities for professional growth, exposure to international projects, and the chance to develop expertise in industrial construction project delivery within a leading global technology company. You will join a supportive and collaborative team culture, where knowledge sharing and mutual support are highly valued.
When everything works together
Valmet is where the best talent from a wide variety of backgrounds comes together. We work side-by-side with our customers throughout the entire lifecycle, delivering cutting-edge technologies, services, and mission-critical automation and flow control solutions. Backed by more than 225 years of industrial experience and a global team of 19,000 professionals close to customers, we are uniquely positioned to transform industries toward a regenerative tomorrow.
At Valmet, diversity of thought drives innovation. We are committed to a respectful and inclusive environment, where people can be themselves and are supported to contribute at their best. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and make hiring decisions based on skills, experience, and potential, never on personal characteristics such as gender, gender identity, age, ethnicity, nationality, disability, neurodiversity, religion, sexual orientation, or political views.
Join the team – and shape the future with us!
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