Senior Lead Engineer, Process Engineering

Valmet; Gliwice; On-site; PLN 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Valmet is seeking a Senior Lead Engineer, Process Engineering in Poland (Warsaw or Gliwice) to lead process engineering for new delivery projects and support services. You will design process systems, perform calculations, and coordinate with customers, sub-suppliers and other disciplines to deliver high- quality engineering solutions.

The role requires deep boiler and combustion expertise, fluent English, and willingness to travel 20–40 days per year.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in thermal, energy and environmental, chemical, or process engineering.
• Expertise in combustion and boiler processes.
• Willing to travel globally 20–40 days per year.
• Strong English; Polish and other languages are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead process engineering activities for new delivery projects.
• Design process systems and prepare technical proposal documentation.
• Coordinate with customers, sub-suppliers, and other disciplines during delivery.
• Provide theoretical and practical training to operators; support commissioning.

Skills

Boiler processes

Combustion

Process engineering

English

Education

Bachelor's or Master’s in thermal/energy/environmental/chemical/ process engineering

Job description

Lead the Future of Green Energy as a Process Engineering Expert!

At Valmet’s Energy and Circularity Business Unit, we provide our global customers with advanced energy solutions for boiler and gasification plants, including environmental systems. Our Energy Boiler Solutions Technology Unit develops, sells, and delivers solutions throughout the entire lifecycle of energy plants, from new power boilers to modernization projects, rebuilds, and services for existing plants.

We are now looking for a Senior Lead Engineer, Process Engineering, to join our team. In this role, you will primarily focus on new delivery projects while also supporting service assignments for local customers. You will play a key role in developing and delivering high-quality process engineering solutions that help our customers improve performance, efficiency, and sustainability.

Are you the candidate we are looking for?

In this role, you will serve as a technical expert for fluidized bed boiler and gasification as well as auxiliary systems and process engineering. Balance of Plant are more often included in our deliveries and therefore valuable knowledge.

In the sales phase, you will collaborate with the team to define technical concepts, assess the capacities of the main equipment, design process systems, and prepare comprehensive technical proposal documentation.

During project delivery, you will continue the process engineering activities by closely coordinating with customers, sub-suppliers, and other disciplines.

Key Responsibilities

• Performing calculations
• Preparing technical specifications for equipment inquiries
• Conducting design work
• Leading hazard and risk analyses
• Providing theoretical training to the customer’s operators
• Providing support to the commissioning team during site activities
• Managing communication and documentation

This position is located in Warsaw or Gliwice, Poland.

To Be Successful In This Role, You Should Have

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in thermal, energy and environmental, chemical, or process engineering.
• Expertise in combustion, boiler processes and auxiliary systems and equipment.
• Previous experience in a similar industry role is highly valued
• Excellent skills in English, is required due to our global project locations; Polish, Finnish, Germany and other language skills are seen as an advantage.
• You are willing to travel globally for 20–40 days per year (focus countries are Poland, Germany and Czech).
• You work systematically, prioritize effectively, and thrive in dynamic project environments.

We value team players with a positive can-do attitude who enjoy engaging with customers, understanding their needs, and providing clear and concise technical recommendations. You should be capable of both detailed calculation work and understanding the broader project context, able to plan and prioritize tasks independently while knowing when to seek support. Adaptability and the ability to deliver results within tight project schedules are essential skills.

We Also Expect You To Align With Valmet’s Leadership Principles—practical Behaviours That Guide How We Lead, Collaborate, And Succeed Together

Take accountability – Act with ownership, set clear expectations, and follow through

Lead with courage – Champion change, try bold ideas, and learn quickly

Build on trust – Listen to understand, be open, and create psychological safety

Collaborate for growth – Work across boundaries, value diverse perspectives, and focus on customer value

We Offer

We offer you a challenging position in an international business environment, where you get to contribute to the success of the highly professional organization and its’ committed people, as well as find opportunities for personal development. We are a recognized sustainability leader in our industry, and we are always striving to build a more sustainable future. This is your chance to go all in and put your professional skills in line and help us build Energy boiler business forward!

Additional Information

For further information about the position, please contact Ann Hellström, Manager Customer Applications, [phone] or [e-mail]

For further information regarding the recruitment process, please contact Wiktoria Miedzińska, Talent Acquisition Partner, EMEA [e-mail]

Valmet is where the best talent from a wide variety of backgrounds comes together. With 18,500 professionals around the world, we are the leading global developer and supplier of technologies, automation and services for the pulp, paper and energy industries. Our commitment to moving our customers’ performance forward requires creativity, technological innovations, service know-how – and above all, teamwork.