Chief Project Engineer, Electrical

Wärtsilä is an innovative technology company known for being a forerunner in the Marine and Energy markets. Every day, we – Wärtsilians – put our hearts and minds into turning Wärtsilä's purpose of enabling sustainable societies through innovation in technology and services into reality. Our ultimate aim is to provide increased value to both our customers and society. New, game-changing ideas and continuous improvement have been part of our DNA since 1834. Together, we can create new business opportunities and more sustainable future that we can all be proud of.

We want to transition the world towards a decarbonised and sustainable future. By pushing the boundaries of engineering and technology, we can make it work. We are always on the lookout for future-oriented talent – want to join the ride?

We are looking for a Chief Project Engineer, Electrical with a main responsibility in Electrical Engineering. The location for this position can be in Vaasa, Turku, or Helsinki, Finland. We offer the possibility of hybrid remote work.

As a Chief Project Engineer, Electrical & Automation, your work will be mostly based on the following responsibilities:

• Be a representative of the company and have technical ownership of assigned tasks or projects
• Manage project activities, integration engineering, and technical correspondence with customers, vendors, and cross-functional stakeholders, as well as internal team members
• Plan and safeguard the execution of activities with the total cost, schedule, and customer-specific needs in focus, according to standards and contract requirements, specifications, instructions, and policies
• Actively participate in customer, vendor, and stakeholder negotiations and maintain good relationships
• Identify, mitigate, monitor, and report risks, quality issues, use of resources, cost, schedule, and scope issues in projects and for products and work process improvement
• Support project and sales teams in complex projects and stakeholders with concepts and product solutions, maintaining and developing knowledge in the global organization
• Participate in developing and maintaining tools and work methods in your own responsibility area
• Give, collect, and handle feedback regarding technical solutions and complaints
• Provide lessons learned initiatives for developing issues in your own responsibility area

To be able to succeed in the position, we expect you to have:

• B.Sc. or M.Sc. in Electrical Engineering, Automation, or similar
• 5+ years of experience in electrical or automation engineering
• Experience in working in a multicultural environment
• Cultural knowledge and excellent communication and teamwork skills
• A proactive attitude, cost awareness, and effectiveness skills
• Ability to communicate in English, and other languages are seen as a benefit

Why you and us? 

We at Wärtsilä believe in empowerment, ownership, and taking responsibility for our work. We support each other’s growth, and co-creation is the true basis of our innovation. We have the courage to see opportunities and take initiative.

We are authentic and honest, and we strongly believe that by being your own true self, you can accomplish so much more. We don’t always get it right the first time, and if mistakes are made, we make sure to learn and grow from them. We want everyone to voice their opinions freely. That is why we have built an environment that empowers you and everyone around you, and where you can feel safe and cared for. Are you eager to be part of this ambition?

We have an amazing team, and we are excited about our work and the impact it has on building sustainable societies. We are looking to find a colleague with this shared passion for smart technologies and a sustainable future.

Contact & next steps

We hope to hear from you soon by submitting your application through our Careers portal. We aim to keep you updated on the process throughout.

For further questions, please reach out to Mathias Holmlund, Manager, Project Engineering, through +358 50 300 9615 or Anders Paavola, General Manager, Electrical Engineering, through +358 40 549 1253 with any questions related to this position (only for questions from direct job applicants, applications through email will not be recorded or responded to).

Welcome to join us in shaping the decarbonisation of marine and energy!

Last application date: 31/07/2026 

At Wärtsilä we value, respect and embrace all our differences, and are committed to diversity, inclusion and equal employment opportunities; everyone can be their true self and succeed based on their job-relevant merits and abilities.

Please note that according to Wärtsilä policy, voluntary consent for a security check may be required from candidates being considered for this position, depending on the applicable country.

All new Wärtsilä employees in Finland will attend occupational health checks, including drug tests/screenings where applicable. When a person is located outside of Finland, the country legislation is followed.

This is Wärtsilä 

Wärtsilä is a global leader in innovative technologies and lifecycle solutions for the marine and energy markets. Our team of 18,300 professionals, in more than 230 locations in 77 countries, shape the decarbonisation transformation of our industries across the globe. Read more on www.wartsila.com.