Expert, Instrumentation & Control (Project Design)

Fortum Corporation; Espoo; Hybrid; EUR 40 000 - 60 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Nordic energy company in Espoo is seeking an Expert in Instrumentation & Control (Project Design) to support nuclear services projects. The ideal candidate will have an upper-level degree in automation engineering, experience in the nuclear field, and strong communication skills. You will engage in planning, executing I&C projects, and collaborating with international clients. This role offers a hybrid work model and comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits

Flexible working hours

Hybrid work model

Qualifications

• Proven track record as an expert in the nuclear field.
• Knowledge about nuclear power plant safety and regulatory requirements.
• Excellent English language skills.

Responsibilities

• Support planning and execution of I&C projects.
• Investigate client needs for service and deliverable packages.
• Analyze and review I&C design concepts.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Problem-solving

Education

Upper level degree in automation engineering

Job description

Expert, Instrumentation & Control (Project Design)

Perm/Temp: Regular

Espoo, FI

About the role

We are looking for an Expert, I&C Project Design. In this role you will have an exciting opportunity to bring your I&C expertise into projects especially related to domestic and international clients of Nuclear Services, where we already have several supporting projects on-going for our clients and expect more to come.

Your main focus areas are:

• Support the planning and execution of I&C projects related to domestic and international clients of Nuclear Services projects, with the special attention to NPP I&C Modernization projects.
• Support the projects in the beginning of projects by investigating client needs, creating suitable service and deliverable packages
• Execute the project assignments e.g. by analyzing and reviewing the I&C related design concepts, ensure acceptability of the chosen design concepts and justify them to the authority
• Participate on project meetings in Finland or abroad with the clients and contribute in meetings as an I&C Expert

More detailed focus areas and assignments are determined based on the applicant’s experience and interests.

Your position is in the I&C Project Design team of Engineering & Projects (E&P) business area, located in Espoo, Finland. The team consists of I&C experts which are utilized in projects supporting safe and efficient operations of the Loviisa nuclear power plant, our Co-owned nuclear units, external nuclear clients, the development of new nuclear and nuclear R&D activities in Fortum.

About you

• You are an engineering professional with a positive and proactive attitude, solution and development-oriented mindset and eager to solve our client’s challenges and genuine interest to learn and grow as part of an expert team and various kinds of projects.
• You have a proven track record as an expert in nuclear field. Other power plant engineering or other industrial or safety critical operating environment is considered as an asset.
• You are an analytical thinker, enjoy building design concepts and able to focus also on the details
• You are a real team player that believes in the power of collaboration and are willing to steer and guide other team members
• You have excellent communication skills, a strong sense of ownership and responsibility appreciating the freedom to be in control of your own time and effort
• Knowledge about nuclear power plant safety and regulatory requirements is considered as a big plus
• You are required to have an upper level degree (academic or polytechnic) in automation engineering or relevant field
• You are required to have excellent English language skills and the ability to express yourself well both in speaking and writing
• You are willing to have occasional travel days within Finland and Europe

We offer you

At Fortum, we believe in a better future and want to be involved in shaping it. Our workplace is a safe place, both physically and mentally. You will grow with professional colleagues, being trusted and free to challenge yourself. We offer comprehensive benefits, flexible working hours, and hybrid work model to support your productivity, development and wellbeing. We are committed to build diverse teams where everyone feels included and is treated equally.

More information about our culture and benefits can be found here.

Espoo office is a smoke-free workplace.

Interested?

Please send your application via our online recruitment tool by 5.10.2025 at the latest. We start contacting suitable candidates right away. In case of any questions, please contact Manager, I&C Project Design, Mika Heikkilä, [e-mail]. You can also call [phone], but preferably suitable call time is agreed in advance via email.

To be selected for the position, the applicant must go through background clearance and a health examination including drug testing.

We are Fortum

Fortum is a Nordic energy company. We generate and deliver reliable energy to our customers and the Nordic energy system while at the same time helping industries decarbonise their processes and grow. Our core operations comprise efficient and best-in-class low-carbon power generation, customer services, and heating and cooling. Fortum’s power generation is already 99% from renewable or nuclear sources with one of the lowest specific CO2-emissions in Europe. We are guided by our ambitious SBTi-validated emission reduction targets on our way towards net-zero by 2040. For our ~4,500 employees, we commit to be a safe and inspiring workplace. Fortum's share is listed on Nasdaq Helsinki. fortum.com

Engineering & Projects is responsible for implementing Fortum's nuclear power projects. We are experts working on demanding tasks at Loviisa and Co-owned nuclear power plants, employing around 170 top professionals. We support external clients by delivering world-class nuclear power services globally. In addition we have strong focus on nuclear research and development and provide expertise for new nuclear and hydrogen projects.