Wärtsilä is a world leader in marine technology and leading the industry's transformation towards a decarbonised and sustainable future. With the world’s widest portfolio and service network, we – Wärtsilians - deliver efficient, safe and sustainable integrated products and solutions to enhance the business of our customers. The opportunities presented through digitalisation and new technologies are offering a new era of shipping. Did you know that shipping is the world’s most efficient mode of transportation and that 88% of the world's trade is carried by sea? We want to change the course towards an interconnected and cleaner maritime future and are constantly on the lookout for future-oriented talent to join our team and to work towards enabling sustainable societies through innovation in technology and services - together. Are you ready to jump onboard? We are looking for a moderately experienced electrical engineer to strengthen the Plant &amp; Cell electrical team at STH. The team is responsible for the electrical systems of the engine test facilities. In this role, you will be a project electrical lead with electrical engineering tasks such as design, procurement, installation, commissioning and final documentation, but also hands-on with highly versatile electrical systems in an interesting industrial environment. You will work as a supervisor of electrical works performed by professionals. You will be working independently and in cooperation with several stakeholders, both internal and external. You are expected to have good communication and coordination skills.  Location:The position is onsite and the location for the position is Sustainable Technology Hub, Vaasa.  What you will be doing: <ul><li>Ensure your project delivers the best possible electrical system &amp; documentation</li><li>Manage design, construction and documentation of electrical systems in ATEX areas</li><li>Design and development of electrical systems</li><li>Run tendering processes for contractor’s work with the project team</li><li>Support in leading electrical contractors and suppliers work</li><li>Purchasing services, equipment and spare parts required to complete your project, and operate the facility</li><li>Managing technical documentation</li><li>Support that maintenance program is created for new systems</li><li>Safeguard that works under own responsibility area are executed according to requirements, specifications, instructions, HSE, and the facility’s policies</li><li>Write risk assessments and work permits for electrical work when needed</li></ul>  Qualifications: <ul><li>B.Sc. or M.Sc. degree in Electrical engineering</li><li>Minimum 3 years of experience in own discipline</li><li>Self-propelling active personality</li><li>Good command in Finnish and English. Swedish is seen as an advantage</li></ul>  We Offer: The opportunity to work freely and develop your skills, solve problems and make a difference. You will be part of the plant electrical team managing the testing facilities electrical systems. We co-ordinate between plant users and other internal stakeholders, coordinate and manage suppliers and create requirements. With us you will learn to manage small projects and create the best, safest and most efficient engine testing facilities. We offer a technically diverse and flexible environment, focusing on testing new technologies and maintaining the current. We work as an enabler for the future technologies.  Contact &amp; 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 Henrik Tyvi Manager, Plant &amp; Cells, Electrical through e-mail: henrik.tyvi@wartsila.com 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: 05/05/2026  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.  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 <a href="http://www.wartsila.com">www.wartsila.com</a>.

We enable sustainable societies through innovation in technology and services together with all our stakeholders &ndash; today and tomorrow. We emphasise innovation in sustainable technology and services to help our customers continuously improve environmental and economic performance. We work together with our strong ecosystem of partners every day, providing a wide portfolio of leading technologies and innovative solutions that offer our customers superior uptime, reliability and foreseeable lifecycle costs across their operations. Our global passionate team of 17,500 energy and maritime experts in 200 locations in more than 70 countries is committed to shaping decarbonisation transformation of our industries across the globe.

Chief Project Engineer, Electrical

Wärtsilä is a world leader in marine technology and leading the industry's transformation towards a decarbonised and sustainable future. With the world’s widest portfolio and service network, we – Wärtsilians - deliver efficient, safe and sustainable integrated products and solutions to enhance the business of our customers. The opportunities presented through digitalisation and new technologies are offering a new era of shipping. Did you know that shipping is the world’s most efficient mode of transportation and that 88% of the world's trade is carried by sea? We want to change the course towards an interconnected and cleaner maritime future and are constantly on the lookout for future-oriented talent to join our team and to work towards enabling sustainable societies through innovation in technology and services - together. Are you ready to jump onboard? We are looking for a moderately experienced electrical engineer to strengthen the Plant &amp; Cell electrical team at STH. The team is responsible for the electrical systems of the engine test facilities. In this role, you will be a project electrical lead with electrical engineering tasks such as design, procurement, installation, commissioning and final documentation, but also hands-on with highly versatile electrical systems in an interesting industrial environment. You will work as a supervisor of electrical works performed by professionals. You will be working independently and in cooperation with several stakeholders, both internal and external. You are expected to have good communication and coordination skills.  Location:The position is onsite and the location for the position is Sustainable Technology Hub, Vaasa.  What you will be doing: <ul><li>Ensure your project delivers the best possible electrical system &amp; documentation</li><li>Manage design, construction and documentation of electrical systems in ATEX areas</li><li>Design and development of electrical systems</li><li>Run tendering processes for contractor’s work with the project team</li><li>Support in leading electrical contractors and suppliers work</li><li>Purchasing services, equipment and spare parts required to complete your project, and operate the facility</li><li>Managing technical documentation</li><li>Support that maintenance program is created for new systems</li><li>Safeguard that works under own responsibility area are executed according to requirements, specifications, instructions, HSE, and the facility’s policies</li><li>Write risk assessments and work permits for electrical work when needed</li></ul>  Qualifications: <ul><li>B.Sc. or M.Sc. degree in Electrical engineering</li><li>Minimum 3 years of experience in own discipline</li><li>Self-propelling active personality</li><li>Good command in Finnish and English. Swedish is seen as an advantage</li></ul>  We Offer: The opportunity to work freely and develop your skills, solve problems and make a difference. You will be part of the plant electrical team managing the testing facilities electrical systems. We co-ordinate between plant users and other internal stakeholders, coordinate and manage suppliers and create requirements. With us you will learn to manage small projects and create the best, safest and most efficient engine testing facilities. We offer a technically diverse and flexible environment, focusing on testing new technologies and maintaining the current. We work as an enabler for the future technologies.  Contact &amp; 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 Henrik Tyvi Manager, Plant &amp; Cells, Electrical through e-mail: henrik.tyvi@wartsila.com 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: 05/05/2026  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.  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 <a href="http://www.wartsila.com">www.wartsila.com</a>.

Chief Project Engineer, Electrical

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