Lead Engineer & System Engineer, Hydro / VEO

Are you ready to take on a meaningful role in renewable energy? We are looking for new professionals to join our Hydro business unit: a Lead Engineer and a System Engineer. These roles offer the opportunity to participate in diverse hydropower projects that support the green transition.
🔧 Lead Engineer, Hydro
You play a pivotal role in the technical success of hydropower projects. You’ll lead the design team and ensure the implementation meets all technical, commercial, and scheduling requirements.
Your responsibilities include:
- Overall technical planning and coordination of projects
- Understanding customer needs and translating them into technical solutions
- Supervising, prioritizing, and approving the work and documentation of the design team
- Ensuring compliance with applicable laws, standards, and regulations
- Identifying and managing technical risks throughout the project lifecycle
- Leading test processes such as FAT and SAT
- Collaborating with customers, contractors, project management, and internal departments
This role suits a professional who thrives in a responsible, decision-making position and enjoys influencing the quality and direction of projects from the start.
What we expect from you:
- A degree in Electrical Engineering (B.Sc. or M.Sc.)
- Strong background (at least 5 years) in electrical design and hydropower projects in the Nordics
- Proven skills in leadership, project coordination, and scheduling
- Solid understanding of industry standards, laws, and safety regulations
- Ability to make independent technical decisions and see the big picture
- Fluency in Finnish or Swedish and English
- Willingness to travel within the Nordics
For more information, contact:
Roope Suortti (Team Manager) roope.suortti@veo.fi
Matias Ringvall (Director, Engineering) matias.ringvall@veo.fi
⚙️ System Engineer, Hydro
You will contribute to the electrical design of hydropower projects and ensure the solutions are both high-quality and cost-efficient. You’ll take part in both technical tasks and project coordination.
Your responsibilities include:
- Designing technical solutions in collaboration with the Lead Engineer
- Preparing and maintaining project-specific documentation
- Supporting testing and commissioning activities
- Monitoring design progress and managing changes
- Working closely with the Lead Engineer and Project Manager to solve technical and scheduling challenges
- Ensuring smooth project execution in cooperation with internal teams, customers, and contractors
This is a great opportunity for a technically skilled individual looking to deepen their expertise through meaningful, hands-on project work.
What we expect from you:
- A degree in Electrical Engineering (B.Sc. or M.Sc.)
- At least 2 years’ experience in electrical design of hydropower projects in the Nordics and use of design tools
- Ability to simultaneously manage several projects
- Ability to work independently as well as part of a design and project team
- Strong problem-solving and coordination skills
- Attention to detail and clear technical communication
- Fluency in Finnish or Swedish and English
- Willingness to travel within Finland and other Nordic countries
For more information, contact:
Henrik Damlin (Team Manager, Hydro) henrik.damlin@veo.fi
Matias Ringvall (Director, Engineering) matias.ringvall@veo.fi
Why VEO?
At VEO, you’ll never get bored. Our working culture is a combination of freedom, responsibility, and result-oriented teamwork.
What we offer:
- Meaningful work – you’ll contribute to the transition toward renewable energy
- Challenging and varied projects across Finland and the Nordics
- Room to grow – we tailor tasks to your expertise and support your professional development
- Flexible working models, including hybrid work and flexible hours
- A modern work environment and an energetic team
- Attractive employee benefits, such as lunch, wellness, and bike benefits
- An open and collaborative culture where support is always available and knowledge is shared
Read more about VEO and get to know our people: https://veo.fi/careers/
Interested?
Applying is easy – no CV or other application documents are required.
All you need to do is answer our short questionnaire. After that, we’ll be in touch regarding the next steps and request additional information if needed.
VEO is an energy expert offering electrification and automation solutions for its customers. We work together, trust one another, and share our expertise within the team. This gives us the confidence to develop new insights and create the best solutions for our customers' success. The company's headquarters and factory are located in Vaasa. VEO Group employs 500+ persons in Finland, Sweden, Norway, and the United Kingdom.
Learn more about us www.veo.fi
- Department
- Tekniikka & Tuotanto
- Locations
- Pohjanmaa, Pirkanmaa, Lappi, Varsinais-Suomi, Etelä-Pohjanmaa
- Remote status
- Hybrid
- City
- Vaasa, Tampere, Seinäjoki, Paimio, Rovaniemi
- Company
- VEO
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