Utility Field Engineer

Lyten; Skellefteå kommun; On-site; SEK 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Contribution to innovative challenges

Opportunities for career growth

Collaborative work environment

Job summary

Lyten is seeking a Utility Field Engineer in Skellefteå to oversee the design, commissioning, and operational support of process and facility utility systems. The ideal candidate will connect engineering design with hands-on execution while working closely with operations and contractors.

This role requires a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering and 10-15 years of relevant experience, including strong field engineering skills. Join us to contribute to pivotal innovations in energy and materials.

Qualifications

• 10–15 years of experience in process or facility utility systems.
• Strong onsite engineering experience with commissioning and troubleshooting.
• Ability to review P&IDs and construction drawings.
• Hands-on experience with rotating and static utility equipment.
• Excellent English skills; Swedish is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Oversee design and operational support of utility systems.
• Act as on-site owner during installation and modifications.
• Provide technical support to operations and maintenance.
• Interface with engineering, operations, and external stakeholders.

Skills

Field engineering

Problem-solving

Piping design knowledge

Communication with stakeholders

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering

Job description

Key Responsibilities

The Utility Field Engineer oversees the design, commissioning, and operational support of process and facility utility systems in a large-scale manufacturing environment. The role connects engineering design with on-site execution and works hands‑on with operations, maintenance, and contractors to deliver reliable utility systems.

• Design and specify production and facility utility systems, define system concepts and control philosophies, respond to technical RFIs, review engineering deliverables (PFDs, P&IDs, datasheets, specifications), and ensure compliance with applicable codes, standards, and internal guidelines.
• Act as on-site engineering owner during installation and modifications, interface with contractors and commissioning teams, perform inspections and FAT/SATs, manage punch lists, support start‑up activities, and troubleshoot utility system issues in the field.
• Provide technical support to operations and maintenance, analyze utility performance and reliability, support incident investigations, drive continuous improvement, and maintain SOPs and operating strategies.
• Interface with engineering, operations, construction, and external stakeholders, and translate operational feedback into design improvements and standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering (or equivalent).
• 10–15 years of experience designing and executing process or facility utility systems.
• Strong on‑site engineering experience including commissioning and troubleshooting, solid knowledge of piping design, codes and standards.
• Ability to review P&IDs and construction drawings.
• Hands‑on experience with rotating and static utility equipment.
• Excellent English written and oral skills, Swedish is a plus.

Specific Skills

• Strong field engineering and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to translate design intent into practical solutions.
• Solid experience with underground services retrofit.
• Effective communication with technical and non‑technical stakeholders.

What You’ll Find at Lyten

• A mission that matters: Contribute directly to solving complex challenges in energy, mobility, and materials innovation.
• Cutting‑edge innovation: Work on technologies at the intersection of materials science, energy storage, and advanced manufacturing that strengthen energy security and local supply chains.
• Extraordinary people: Join a team of talented, friendly, and down‑to‑earth innovators who support, challenge, and inspire one another every day.
• Teamwork and culture: Experience a workplace built on trust, respect, and shared success—where collaboration fuels breakthroughs and everyone’s ideas are heard.
• Global impact: Help scale new materials and energy solutions that reinforce industrial resilience across the U.S. and Europe.
• Career growth: Be part of a fast‑moving company entering a commercial growth phase, with opportunities to lead, learn, and make your mark.
• Purpose‑driven values: Thrive in an environment that celebrates ingenuity, optimism, and meaningful progress—together.