Global Lead Engineer - Pulp & Power Equipment (20–30% Travel)

Valmet; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k with company match

Company-funded pension

Job summary

Valmet is seeking a Lead Engineer in the Energy & Recovery Engineering team in Charlotte, NC. You will lead engineering activities, coordinate global resources, and ensure designs meet customer requirements and Valmet standards.

The role requires 5+ years in design or stress engineering, proficiency in AutoCAD/SolidWorks, and strong experience in the Pulp & Power industry. Travel 20–30% is expected as projects span global teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering.
• Minimum 5+ years of experience in design, layout, or stress engineering.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and SolidWorks for production-level drawings.
• Strong experience in the Pulp & Power industry, specifically: Recovery boilers, Power boilers, Evaporator experience is a plus
• Proven ability to lead projects and manage designers globally.
• Experience performing field measurements and supporting installation modifications.
• Ability to troubleshoot and support customer needs at job sites.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support engineering activities with a strong focus on Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) and equipment design
• Execute and oversee engineering projects to ensure compliance with customer and organizational requirements
• Collaborate globally to coordinate technical resources, project schedules, and engineering activities
• Develop and review engineering drawings using AutoCAD and SolidWorks
• Drive the adoption of engineering tools and continuous improvement of global processes
• Coordinate with cross-functional and global engineering teams to deliver integrated solutions
• Support customer and internal presentations related to design, scope, and troubleshooting
• Provide technical expertise for site service projects and assist with field issue resolution
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and internal design and safety standards
• Travel to customer sites (20–30%) to support project execution, troubleshooting, and data collection

Skills

Project leadership

Team collaboration

Field service support

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Job description

Valmet is seeking a Lead Engineer in the Energy & Recovery Engineering team in Charlotte, NC. You will lead engineering activities, coordinate global resources, and ensure designs meet customer requirements and Valmet standards.

The role requires 5+ years in design or stress engineering, proficiency in AutoCAD/SolidWorks, and strong experience in the Pulp & Power industry. Travel 20–30% is expected as projects span global teams.