Project Engineer, Investment Project

Fortum; Harjavalta; Hybrid; EUR 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Fortum is seeking a Project Engineer or Project Manager to join our investment project team supporting the development of a planned battery materials recycling facility in Harjavalta, Finland. The role focuses on design, procurement and implementation, with the primary location in Harjavalta and optional work from Espoo; willingness to travel domestically and internationally is required.

We value a degree in chemical/process engineering or hydrometallurgy, plus experience in process design.

Qualifications

• Master's or Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Process Engineering, Hydrometallurgy, or another relevant technical field.
• Experience in process design and development within hydrometallurgical operations or the chemical process industry.
• Ability to evaluate process solutions and participate in the technical specification and procurement of process equipment.
• Strong collaboration and communication skills in an international project environment.
• Fluency in Finnish and English.

Skills

Process design

Hydrometallurgy

Procurement involvement

International collaboration

Finnish/English fluency

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Chemical/Process Engineering or Hydrometallurgy

Job description

We are looking for a Project Engineer or Project Manager to join our investment project team supporting the development of a planned battery materials recycling facility in Harjavalta, Finland.

About The Role

This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the design, procurement, and implementation of an internationally significant hydrometallurgical processing facility. The role is connected to an investment project for a planned battery materials recycling facility in Harjavalta, Finland. The primary location is Harjavalta, although working from our Espoo office is also possible. The position requires willingness to travel domestically and internationally as required by the project. This is a fixed-term position ending on 31 May 2027.

About You

To succeed in this role, you should have:

• A Master's or Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Process Engineering, Hydrometallurgy, or another relevant technical field.
• Experience in process design and development within hydrometallurgical operations or the chemical process industry.
• The ability to evaluate process solutions and participate in the technical specification and procurement of process equipment.
• Strong collaboration and communication skills and the ability to work effectively in an international project environment.
• Fluency in Finnish and English.

We especially value experience in:

• Working with international equipment and technology suppliers within the chemical, metals, or process industries.
• International procurement, supplier selection, tendering, and contract negotiations.
• Procurement of process equipment for chemical processing plants or similar industrial facilities.
• Coordinating Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT) and related supplier activities.
• Working in process industry production environments or industrial investment projects.
• Serving as a Project Engineer or Project Manager in industrial capital investment projects.
• Participating in EPC and EPCM projects or large-scale engineering projects.

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.

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