Senior Engineer, Process Systems

We are looking for a Senior/Principal Design Engineer to join our Technical Design department in the Engineering and Projects unit, located in Keilalahti, Espoo.

About the Role

This is a permanent position in process engineering. Our team provides essential support to our fully owned Loviisa nuclear power plant, as well as to domestic and international customers of Nuclear Services and co-owned company governance.

As a design engineer in the process design team, you will gain a comprehensive perspective on the nuclear power industry and have the opportunity to develop your expertise in the field. You will be an expert in process engineering, working on various projects and assignments alongside colleagues and experts from other technology fields. You will have the support of experienced experts from the Engineering and Projects unit and the Loviisa power plant.

Your role involves process design and commissioning tasks in the nuclear field, with opportunities to participate in other industrial projects. Your tasks will include modifications and renewals of process systems, such as primary and secondary systems, radioactive waste handling systems, and auxiliary systems. You may also be part of larger delivery projects, working as a member of a multidisciplinary project team providing process engineering expertise. Your tasks and responsibilities will be scaled based on your competencies and work experience.

This role is based in Espoo, Finland.

Your Focus Areas:

• Support the planning and execution of process engineering for Loviisa NPP, domestic and international customers of Nuclear Services, as well as P2X/hydrogen projects, covering the entire power plant, engineering, and project lifecycles.
• Create, analyze, and review process system-level design concepts, ensuring their acceptability and justifying them to the authority (mainly STUK).
• Participate in engineering process development and standardization, building a comprehensive understanding of the role of process systems in nuclear safety.
• Mentor and guide less experienced experts and engineers in the team.

About You

To be successful in this role, we believe you bring the following:

• A bachelor's or master's degree in a technical field, specifically in energy or process technology.
• Experience in the design of process systems for nuclear or conventional power plants, or applicable experience from the process industry.
• Fluent Finnish and English language skills, with the ability to express yourself well both in speaking and writing.
• A collaborative mindset, believing in the power of teamwork and willing to mentor and guide other team members.
• Analytical thinking, enjoying the creation of design concepts and attention to detail.
• The ability and willingness to participate in multiple projects and assignments simultaneously.
• Excellent communication skills, a strong sense of ownership and responsibility, and an appreciation for the freedom to manage your own time and effort.
• Proficiency with common office software and experience with modern simulation and engineering programs. Experience with CAD software (e.g., Microstation or AutoCAD) is an advantage.
• Willingness to travel occasionally, mostly domestically.

We offer you
At Fortum, we believe in a better future and want to be involved in shaping it. Our workplace is a safe place, both physically and mentally. You will grow with professional colleagues, being trusted and free to challenge yourself. We offer comprehensive benefits, flexible working hours, and hybrid work model to support your productivity, development and wellbeing. We are committed to build diverse teams where everyone feels included and is treated equally.

More information about our culture and benefits can be found here.

Interested?
Submit your application by 16.3.2025 at the latest. If you would like to hear more about the position please contact Mr. Juha Smolander, Manager, Process & Mechanical Design, Juha.Smolander@fortum.com.

To be selected for the position, the applicant must go through background clearance and a health examination including drug testing.  

We are Fortum
Fortum is a Nordic energy company. Our purpose is to power a world where people, businesses and nature thrive together. We are one of the cleanest energy producers in Europe and our actions are guided by our ambitious environmental targets. We generate and deliver clean energy reliably and help industries to decarbonise their processes and grow. Our core operations in the Nordics comprise of efficient, CO2-free power generation as well as reliable supply of electricity and district heat to private and business customers. For our ~5 000 employees, we commit to be a safe, and inspiring workplace. Fortum's share is listed on Nasdaq Helsinki. fortum.com