Senior Lead Engineer, Process Engineering

Valmet; Województwo mazowieckie; Presencial; PLN 120.000 - 170.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Valmet is seeking a Senior Lead Engineer, Process Engineering, for its Energy Boiler Solutions unit in Poland. You will lead delivering high-quality process engineering solutions for boiler and gasification projects, collaborate on technical concepts, and support commissioning with customers and sub-suppliers.

The role is based in Warsaw or Gliwice with 20–40 days of travel yearly. Requires a thermal/energy/process engineering degree, strong boiler process knowledge, and fluent English; other

Formación

• 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.
• Excellent English; Polish, Finnish, Germany and other language skills are an advantage.
• Willingness to travel globally for 20–40 days per year.

Responsabilidades

• 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.

Conocimientos

Boiler processes

Combustion

Process engineering

English fluency

Educación

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

Descripción del empleo

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 calculationsPreparing technical specifications for equipment inquiriesConducting design workLeading hazard and risk analysesProviding theoretical training to the customer’s operatorsProviding support to the commissioning team during site activitiesManaging communication and documentationThis 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 valuedExcellent 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 throughLead with courage – Champion change, try bold ideas, and learn quicklyBuild on trust – Listen to understand, be open, and create psychological safetyCollaborate for growth – Work across boundaries, value diverse perspectives, and focus on customer valueWe 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:To be included in the recruiting process, please complete our on-line application form and send your CV in English with salary request as soon as possible but no later than November 18th, 2026 . Please kindly note that we do not accept applications or CVs via email. Note that we will proceed with interviews as soon as suitable candidates are identified, already before the end of the application period.Do you want to know more?For further information about the position, please contact Ann Hellström , Manager Customer Applications , [phone] or [e-mail] further information regarding the recruitment process, please contact Wiktoria Miedzińska , Talent Acquisition Partner, [e-mail] Steps:Your profile will be reviewed during November.If shortlisted, you will be invited to a preliminary online video interview.This will be followed by an initial interview with the hiring manager and possible online assessment.Finalists will be invited for a concluding interview.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.