Lead the Future of Green Energy as a Process Engineering Expert!

We in Valmet’s Energy and Circularity business unit provide our global clients energy solutions including boiler and gasification plants, including their rebuilds and environmental systems. Our Rebuild and Conversion Technologies department develops, sells and delivers modernizations for power boilers. Often that is connected to changing the used fuel from fossil fuels to renewables like biomass or waste. Also tightening emission rules gives us opportunities to adapt to our technological capabilities. Coal phase out, which is ongoing globally, offers us a good foundation to develop our Rebuild business.

Join us in transforming energy systems toward a sustainable future. As Lead Engineer for Rebuilds and Conversions, you’ll play a key role in modernizing power boilers and driving the shift from fossil fuels to renewables. Imagine working on global projects that reduce emissions and accelerate coal phase-out. This is your chance to innovate, collaborate, and make a real impact on the circular economy. Ready to lead change? Let’s build it together. 

What you’ll do

• Lead process engineering for boiler rebuilds and conversions in delivery projects. 
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, suppliers, and customers to ensure technical excellence. 
• Support sales projects by defining technical concepts and preparing specifications. 
• Provide theoretical training for the customers and assist commissioning during project completion. 
• Drive innovation by developing new solutions and processes that meet evolving environmental standards. 

This position is located in Tampere, Finland, but also our Tikkurila and Raisio offices can be considered.

Expectations for you

• You hold a bachelor’s or master’s degree in thermal, energy, environmental, chemical, or process engineering from a university or a university of applied sciences.
• You have experience in boiler processes and similar industry roles. 
• You communicate fluently in English, Finnish and other language skills are seen as an advantage
• You are willing to travel globally for 20–40 days per year. 
• You work systematically, prioritize effectively, and thrive in dynamic project environments. 

To succeed in this role 

You’ll need a strong foundation in energy and process engineering combined with the ability to see both the big picture and the fine details. You can perform precise calculations while understanding how they fit into broader project goals. You communicate technical recommendations clearly and concisely, ensuring customers and stakeholders understand complex concepts. Building trust and collaborating across teams comes naturally to you, and you enjoy working closely with customers to deliver solutions that meet their needs.

We also expect you to align with Valmet’s Leadership Principles—practical behaviors that guide how we lead, collaborate, and succeed together:

Take accountability – Act with ownership, set clear expectations, and follow through

Lead with courage – Champion change, try bold ideas, and learn quickly

Build on trust – Listen to understand, be open, and create psychological safety

Collaborate for growth – Work across boundaries, value diverse perspectives, and focus on customer value

We offer

We offer you a challenging position in an international business environment, where you get to contribute to the success of the highly professional organization and its’ committed people, as well as find opportunities for personal development. We are a recognized sustainability leader in our industry, and we are always striving to build a more sustainable future. This is your chance to go all in and put your professional skills in line and help us build Rebuilds and Conversions business forward!

At Valmet, we also provide a range of employment benefits, including ePassi benefit, flexible working hours, the option for hybrid work arrangements, access to our occupational health services, and participation in the personnel fund.

Want to know more?

If you have questions, you can contact Jouni Koskinen, Senior Manager, Rebuild and Conversion Technologies, +358 40 545 8704, jouni.k.koskinen@valmet.com.

Please fill in the electronic application form as soon as possible, but no later than January 25th, 2026. Please attach your CV and salary request. Please kindly note that we do not accept applications or CVs via email.

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When Everything Works Together

Valmet is where the best talent from a wide variety of backgrounds comes together. We work with our customers throughout the entire lifecycle, delivering cutting-edge technologies and services as well as mission-critical automation and flow control solutions. Backed by more than 225 years of industrial experience and a global team of over 19,000 professionals close to customers, we are uniquely positioned to transform industries toward a regenerative tomorrow.

Join the team – and lead the way with us! https://www\.valmet\.com/careers