Project Developer, Solar

Seize the opportunity to join a rapidly growing business and take on a position with great responsibility and possibility to influence further growth – both ours and yours. We are now looking for a Project Developer within Solar to our team in Sweden!  

Fortum’s Wind and Solar business area is responsible for the development of wind and solar business. Our aim is to grow especially in our home market where conditions for solar power are excellent. Wind and solar power play a crucial role in decarbonization of our societies. 

The location for this position is flexible and can be in any region of Sweden. We have offices for example in Stockholm, Östersund, Göteborg, Karlstad and Malmö.  

About the role 

As a Project Developer, you'll play a key role in supporting our project developers as they collaborate with a variety of external and internal stakeholders, including landowners, politicians, authorities, neighbors, associations, consultants, and suppliers.  

In the role as Project Developer, the following will be part of your responsibilities:  

• Mapping potential wind and solar project sites 

• Assisting in lease negotiations 

• Supporting the permitting process.  

• You will also take responsibility for arranging landowner meetings and managing lease agreements, along with some administrative tasks that help facilitate the project development process, such as coordinating technical studies. 

At Fortum, you’ll be part of a supportive and collaborative environment where experts in various fields—ranging from technology, construction, and operations to procurement and strategy are always available to share their insights. This role offers flexibility and the opportunity to grow within the team based on your skills, experience, and interests. 

You will be reporting to the Head of Solar Project Development Sweden. 

About you 

To be successful in the role as Project Developer, we see that you bring the following:  

• A university degree in a relevant field, such as Civil engineering, economics, or business administration 

• Previous experience from similar working tasks  

• Strong understanding in solar and renewables energy   

• Fluency in Swedish and English is essential   

• Experience with GIS tools, maps, and related programs is highly valued 

We believe the ideal candidate brings an entrepreneurial mindset combined with excellent communication skills. You are structured, proactive, and take initiative to drive improvements and move tasks forward. Additionally, we value a strong team player who thrives in collaborative environments and enjoys working with others to achieve common goals. 

We offer you  

Fortum Wind & Solar is embarking on an exciting growth journey. The greatest challenge of our time awaits you. To drive the change for a cleaner world, we need to reshape the energy system and we want you to be part of it. To reach our goals, we embrace a culture of openness, with mutual trust, believing in people, and taking care of everyone's wellbeing, we can reach even better results. Flexibility is the new normal and we apply a hybrid way of working wherever possible. 

You will have first row seats to the renewables market and its dynamics through the vantage point of one of the largest energy companies in the Nordics. You will be a part of a tightly linked team and unit, that values a safe and friendly working environment, where wellbeing is emphasized. You will have the possibility to challenge yourself, to develop and learn new skills and expertise by collaborating with top experts while also bringing your own experience to the table, and to form personal connections with wonderful people. 

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

Interested? 

Submit your application latest on 27th of February. We start contacting suitable candidates already during the application period. If you have questions and would like to hear more about the position, please contact Hiring Manager Karl-Johan Hellblom at karl-johan.hellblom@fortum.com or Recruitment Partner Lisa Kylberg at lisa.kylberg@partners.fortum.com.  
 

Contact details to union representatives can be found on the bottom of this page.

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