Project Engineer (Electrical), Wärtsilä, Academic Work Consulting Oy, Vaasa

We are now looking for a Project Engineer for our client Wärtsilä to strengthen their Energy Services Upgrades team, working on global projects that provide lifecycle support and upgrades to energy plants and equipment. In this role, you will assist with technical solutions, support project schedules and budgets, and ensure the successful delivery of projects alongside the project manager. If you have a background in electrical and automation engineering, with relevant project experience, and you are proactive, solution-oriented, and ready to take on greater responsibility in the energy sector, keep reading and apply today!

About the role
As a Project Engineer, you will manage technical solutions, oversee schedules, budgets, and quality standards, and support the project manager in coordinating tasks across stakeholders. Your responsibilities include managing engineering, procurement, and logistics, as well as supporting risk management and reporting. You will collaborate closely with internal teams and external vendors to ensure adherence to contract specifications. The role requires occasional global travel to project sites. While the role demands responsibility and ownership taking, you will work closely with project managers and senior engineers to ensure successful project execution.

You are offered

-An interesting position in projects, where you can develop your skills and excel as a professional
-A working environment and a team, that will support you in your daily tasks

Work tasks
-Support and coordinate technical solutions, schedules, budgets, and quality standards within projects
-Ensure adherence to contract specifications and provide regular project reporting
-Collaborate with internal teams, external vendors, and stakeholders to ensure smooth project execution

We are looking for
-Relevant educational background and interest in electrical and automation engineering
-Some years of experience working in project business, preferably in energy sector
-Strong communication and collaboration skills with hefty amount of can-do-attitude
-Fluency in English, with Finnish as a plus

Previous experience from power plants, or retrofit projects is considered beneficial.

As a person you are:

-A good team player with strong problem-solving skills
-Precise and you have an accurate way of working
-Independent and responsible

Our recruitment process
This recruitment process is handled by Academic Work and it is our client’s wish that all questions regarding the position is directed to Academic Work.

Do you have questions about this job?
Alexandra Niiranen or a colleague in the recruitment team will gladly answer you on krn10@academicwork.fi Please specify advert-ID in your email: 15108479

Our selection process is continuous and the advert may close before the recruitment process is completed if we have moved forward to the next phase. The process includes two tests: one personality test and one cognitive test. The tests are tools to find the right talent for the right position, to enable equality, diversity, and a fair process.

Wärtsilä
Wärtsilä is a global leader in innovative technologies and lifecycle solutions for the marine and energy markets. We emphasize innovation in sustainable technology and services to help our customers continuously improve their environmental and economic performance.
Full-time