Site Selection Specialist

Atnorth As; Espoo; On-site; EUR 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Office breakfast

Team events

Health care

Phone allowance

Growth opportunities

Job summary

atNorth in Finland is seeking a Site Selection Specialist to identify and develop future data center sites. You’ll work across Site Selection, Design, Development, and Technical Due Diligence to turn opportunities into projects.

The role blends analytical work with relationship-building, requires a degree in an engineering or related field, and entails travel nationwide.

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering, Project Management, Construction, Environmental Sciences, Land Use Planning, Geography, Real Estate Development, or related field.
• Experience in site selection, site development, land development, infrastructure development, or project coordination.
• Exposure to infrastructure, energy, industrial, utility-scale, data center, or large-scale development projects.
• Knowledge of site evaluation, feasibility studies, permitting, land use planning, or technical due diligence.
• Strong stakeholder management and project coordination skills.
• Excellent communication in Finnish and English.

Responsibilities

• Identify and assess potential sites for future data center developments.
• Evaluate opportunities based on power availability, grid access, permitting requirements, logistics, accessibility, and future scalability.
• Prepare analyses, reports, and presentation materials to support project reviews and investment decisions.
• Support multiple site development projects and helping keep activities, timelines, and stakeholders aligned.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Project coordination

Communication

Finnish language

English language

Education

Engineering / PM / Construction degree

Job description

atNorth is a leading Nordic data center company providing cost-effective, scalable high-density colocation and built-to-suit services to industry-leading organizations across Iceland, Sweden, Finland, Denmark, and Norway. With sustainability at our core, our data centers run on renewable energy and are designed according to circular economy principles. Through innovative design, power efficiency, and intelligent operations, we deliver reliable, secure, and high-performance infrastructure. Headquartered in Reykjavik, Iceland, atNorth operates eight data centers across the Nordics, with additional sites under development in Finland, Denmark, and Sweden. We combine world-class technology with a people-first culture built on collaboration, ownership, and trust, empowering our teams to grow, take responsibility, and make a real impact. By joining our international team, you will help shape the future of sustainable digital infrastructure.

Site Selection Specialist at atNorth

At atNorth, we're growing rapidly and expanding our data center footprint across the Nordic region. We're now looking for a Site Selection Specialist to join our team in Finland and play a key role in identifying and developing the locations that will power tomorrow's digital world. As a Site Selection Specialist, you'll support the evaluation and development of future data center sites across Finland. You'll work at the intersection of project development, land acquisition, permitting, infrastructure, and stakeholder management. Together with colleagues across Site Selection, Design, Development, and Technical Due Diligence, you'll help turn potential opportunities into future data center projects. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys combining analytical work with relationship building and wants to contribute to large-scale infrastructure projects from their earliest stages.

Key responsibilities

Site Selection & Development

• Identifying and assessing potential sites for future data center developments.
• Evaluating opportunities based on key criteria such as power availability, grid access, permitting requirements, logistics, accessibility, and future scalability.
• Preparing analyses, reports, and presentation materials to support project reviews and investment decisions.
• Supporting multiple site development projects and helping keep activities, timelines, and stakeholders aligned.

Due Diligence & Feasibility

• Coordinating technical, environmental, legal, and commercial due diligence activities together with internal experts and external consultants.
• Supporting feasibility studies, site layouts, master planning, and risk assessments.
• Tracking key findings, risks, dependencies, and mitigation actions throughout the evaluation process.
• Ensuring project information and documentation are accurate, well-structured, and decision-ready.

Stakeholder & Permitting Coordination

• Working closely with municipalities, authorities, utilities, landowners, consultants, and other key stakeholders.
• Supporting zoning, permitting, and regulatory processes required to move projects forward.
• Assisting with permit applications, submissions, and related documentation.
• Building strong relationships and helping navigate stakeholder requirements throughout the development lifecycle.

Project Delivery & Handover

• Supporting projects as they progress through atNorth's site approval and governance process.
• Coordinating activities across Site Selection, Design, and Development teams.
• Ensuring key information, commitments, and due diligence findings are successfully transferred into later project phases.
• Contributing to market research and future land-bank development initiatives.

Your profile

• A degree in Engineering, Project Management, Construction, Environmental Sciences, Land Use Planning, Geography, Real Estate Development, or a related field.
• Experience in site selection, site development, land development, infrastructure development, or project coordination.
• Exposure to infrastructure, energy, industrial, utility-scale, data center, or other large-scale development projects.
• Knowledge of site evaluation, feasibility studies, permitting, land use planning, or technical due diligence.
• Strong stakeholder management and project coordination skills.
• A structured, analytical, and proactive approach to your work.
• Excellent communication skills in both Finnish and English.
• Readiness to travel across Finland.

Considered an Advantage

• Experience working on large-scale infrastructure, energy, industrial, or data center projects.
• Familiarity with power infrastructure, grid connection processes, permitting, or technical due diligence.
• Relevant professional certifications within project management, development, planning, or construction..

This is a permanent role, and candidates must be eligible to work in Finland. Occasional travel within Finland and the Nordic region may be required. Background checks are conducted for all our employees.

What We Offer

• Weekly office breakfast on Wednesdays and daily snacks at the office
• Regular team events to stay connected and have fun
• Lunch and recreational benefits
• Extensive occupational health care
• Accident insurance covering your free time
• Holiday accrual of 2.5 days from the beginning of tenure
• Newest model of iPhone or Samsung for work phone
• Supportive and friendly colleagues across international teams
• A chance to contribute to something meaningful
• Opportunities for personal and professional growth within the organisation

About The AtNorth Culture

We believe that sustainable success starts with the wellbeing of our people. For us, an open, transparent, and inclusive culture is more than a priority, it is the core of how we lead and innovate. We don’t just talk about culture; we nurture it. Through regular one-to-one engagements and monthly wellbeing surveys, we listen carefully to our teams, ensuring that every voice is heard and every opportunity for improvement is embraced. We recognize that innovation and collaboration thrive where people feel truly connected, which is why we come together each week to share ideas, strengthen relationships, and nurture a sense of belonging, sometimes over a simple breakfast and good conversation. At atNorth, we are building a community where you can do your best work and shape a sustainable future together.