Senior Lead Engineer, Process Engineering

Valmet; Warszawa; On-site; PLN 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Valmet is looking for a Senior Lead Engineer, Process Engineering, to lead new delivery projects and support service assignments for local customers in the Energy Boiler Solutions Technology Unit. You will develop and deliver high-quality process engineering solutions to improve performance, efficiency, and sustainability of energy plants.

You will act as a technical expert for fluidized bed boiler and gasification systems, collaborate in sales phases to define concepts, and guide project

Qualifications

• 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 valued.
• Excellent English; Polish, Finnish, German languages are a plus.
• Willingness to travel globally for 20–40 days per year (focus countries Poland, Germany, Czech).
• Systematic, prioritizes effectively, and thrives in dynamic project environments.

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

Skills

Combustion expertise

Boiler processes

Auxiliary systems

Education

Bachelors or Masters 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!