Senior Environmental Specialist

Do you want to help shape the environmental foundations of the next generation of energy in the Nordics? Join Fortum and contribute to environmental permitting and impact assessments for major new nuclear and other low-carbon energy projects, working at the intersection of sustainability, technology, regulation and society. 

About the role 

In this position, you will join Fortum’s Engineering and Projects business line as a member of the Radiation Safety and Environment team. Engineering & Projects provides technical expertise and delivers projects across our Nuclear Businesses, employing around 200 top professionals. We support new nuclear development, external customers through Nuclear Services, our co-owned nuclear plants in Sweden and Finland, and our fully owned Loviisa Nuclear Power Plant in Finland. 

While the team is primarily based in Espoo, Finland, your position will be based in Solna, Sweden, due to the role’s close interaction with Swedish stakeholders. You will have an important senior expert role in environmental permitting and environmental impact assessment (EIA) processes within the nuclear industry. Your work will cover topics including cooling-water impacts, aquatic environments, nature values and biodiversity. 

The role will initially focus on new nuclear development in Sweden. Working closely with project teams, consultants, authorities and other key stakeholders, you will contribute to environmental permitting and EIA activities, provide expert input to environmental studies and assessments, and review related documentation and deliverables. You will help ensure that environmental requirements and considerations are appropriately addressed throughout project development and support dialogue with authorities and external stakeholders. 

Over time, the role may expand to other strategic projects within Engineering and Projects. Initially, the selected person will focus on new nuclear development in Sweden and supporting our external customers, with opportunities to take on broader assignments and projects across our Nuclear Business over time. 

About you 

This is a senior specialist position requiring experience in environmental permitting and environmental impact assessment processes typically gained through several years of relevant professional work. You are comfortable reviewing complex environmental studies and providing well-founded expert advice to project teams and decision-makers. 

You have a strong understanding of environmental issues relevant to major energy projects, such as cooling water impacts, aquatic environments, nature values or biodiversity. Knowledge of other permitting processes related to project development is considered an advantage. You have experience working with Swedish authorities and a good understanding of Swedish environmental legislation and regulatory requirements. Experience in land-use planning is also considered an advantage. 

To succeed in this role, you can combine big-picture thinking and a development-oriented mindset with careful attention to detail. You work independently and proactively, manage your own responsibilities effectively, and can coordinate environmental work and provide professional guidance to consultants and other contributors. 

You have a relevant higher academic degree, for example in natural sciences, environmental science or environmental engineering, or another suitable educational background. You communicate confidently with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders. Knowledge of the Swedish energy sector and the Nordic energy market is considered a strong advantage. Fluency in written and spoken English and Swedish is required. Finnish language skills are considered an advantage.  

The role involves regular collaboration with colleagues in Espoo and travel within Sweden and between Sweden and Finland. Occasional travel to other international destinations may also be required. 

We offer you 

We offer you an opportunity to contribute to the development of the Nordic nuclear energy industry and help ensure that environmental considerations remain central to major project decisions. 

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. 

For permanent employment with Fortum Sverige AB, you may be assigned a wartime posting within the organization. For further information regarding wartime posting, please refer to the Swedish Civil Defence and Resilience Agency. 

Interested? 

Submit your application by 22nd November at the latest. The application shall include a cover letter and CV in English. We may begin contacting suitable candidates already during the application period. If you have questions and would like to hear more about the position, please contact Senior manager, Radiation Safety and Environment, Tommi Ropponen through email tommi.ropponen@fortum.com or +358 40 687 6867. Please contact Tommi by email in advance to arrange a suitable time for a call. 

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

To be selected for the position, the applicant must go through background clearance. 

We are Fortum 

Fortum is a Nordic energy company. We generate and deliver reliable energy to our customers and the Nordic energy system while at the same time helping industries decarbonise their processes and grow. Our core operations comprise efficient and best-in-class low-carbon power generation, customer services, and heating and cooling. Fortum’s power generation is already 99% from renewable or nuclear sources with one of the lowest specific CO2-emissions in Europe. We are guided by our ambitious SBTi-validated emission reduction targets on our way towards net-zero by 2040. For our ~4,500 employees, we commit to be a safe and inspiring workplace. Fortum's share is listed on Nasdaq Helsinki. fortum.com