Water and Wastewater Engineer
Posted Oct 27 (7 days ago) · Last updated Nov 3
Key facts
Permanent water and wastewater engineering role in Hamina; €3,853.72 monthly salary.
How this salary compares
€3,854
Based on 1 job ad that state the pay. · Data and reuse
Est. take-home €2,839
Where and how
- Field
- Technology
- Languages required
- Finnish
- Education
- Bachelor
Original job ad
Translated by JobCrawls from the Finnish ad.
We are hiring a
WATER AND WASTEWATER ENGINEER
for a permanent public-service position starting on 1 December 2026 or as agreed at Haminan Vesi, the municipal water utility.
Haminan Vesi is a strong developer in traditional water services and in port-related industry. The Water and Wastewater Engineer’s duties include monitoring water and wastewater quality, reporting, technical customer service, advising on permit matters, preparing statements, and being responsible for preparedness and risk-management plans. The engineer also takes part in the water utility’s on-call duty.
The qualification requirement is a suitable technical higher-education degree. Previous experience at water utilities and knowledge of geographic information and network information systems are considered advantages. We also expect good cooperation and communication skills.
You will find a pleasant work community and skilled colleagues who are enthusiastic about development. Haminan Vesi offers you stable employment in a responsible environment, and you will join our multidisciplinary team to do meaningful work for the benefit of city residents. Haminan Vesi is a smoke-free workplace.
The terms of employment and pay are determined under the collective agreement for technical personnel in the municipal sector. The position-specific salary is €3,853.72 per month. Previous work experience affects total pay. The position has a six-month probationary period.
Applications must be submitted electronically at www.kuntarekry.fi or by post to Haminan kaupunki, Kirjaamo, PL 70, 49401 HAMINA, by 16 November 2026 at 15:00.
Before the public-service position begins, the selected candidate must provide the employer with an acceptable statement of their health.
For further information about the position, contact Haminan Vesi Managing Director Olli Sorvari, tel. +358 50 465 0638, Friday 6 November from 14:00 to 16:00 or Wednesday 11 November from 13:00 to 15:00.
Come and work in Hamina, a world-class small town!
www.kuntarekry.fi/fi/tyonantajat/haminan-kaupunki/
About the role
Summarised by JobCrawls from the job ad above.
Requirements
- Suitable technical higher-education degree
- Previous experience at water utilities is an advantage
- Knowledge of geographic information and network information systems is an advantage
- Good cooperation and communication skills
Responsibilities
- Monitor water and wastewater quality
- Prepare reports
- Provide technical customer service
- Advise on permit matters
- Prepare statements
- Take responsibility for preparedness and risk-management plans
- Participate in the water utility’s on-call duty
Skills & technologies
Water Quality MonitoringWastewater Quality MonitoringReportingTechnical Customer ServicePermit GuidancePreparedness PlanningRisk ManagementGeographic Information SystemsNetwork Information Systems
Benefits & perks
Recruitment process
- Apply through Kuntarekry or by post by the stated deadline.
- The selected candidate must provide an acceptable statement of health before starting.
About Haminan kaupunki
Haminan Kaupunki · 4 open roles
Top locations (all time): Hamina, Finland · 87 · Akaa, Finland · 1 · Pyhtää, Finland · 1
| Location | Active listings |
|---|---|
| Hamina, Finland | 87 |
| Akaa, Finland | 1 |
| Pyhtää, Finland | 1 |
| Role type | Active listings |
|---|---|
| Teacher | 12 |
| Primary School Teacher | 6 |
| Special Education Class Teacher | 6 |
| Primary Education Teacher | 3 |
| Basic Education Subject Teacher | 2 |
| Building Inspector | 2 |
| Electrician | 2 |
| Lifeguard | 2 |
| Project Worker | 2 |
| Special Education Teacher | 2 |
| Surveyor | 2 |
| Uimaopettaja | 2 |
| Varhaiskasvatuksen lastenhoitaja | 2 |
| Veterinary | 2 |
| Animal Control Veterinarian | 1 |
| Basic Education Teacher | 1 |
| Childcare Worker | 1 |
| City Secretary | 1 |
| Conservator | 1 |
| Customer Service Specialist | 1 |
| Early Childhood Education | 1 |
| Early Childhood Education Social Worker | 1 |
| Early Childhood Education Unit Director | 1 |
| Education Professional | 1 |
| Electrical Works Supervisor | 1 |
| Engineer | 1 |
| Finnish Language and Literature Teacher | 1 |
| Geodesist | 1 |
| Hankekoordinaattori | 1 |
| Head Administrative Specialist | 1 |
| Humanities Teacher | 1 |
| Hyvinvointikoordinaattori | 1 |
| Instructor | 1 |
| Kartoittaja | 1 |
| Kaupunginsihteeri | 1 |
| Library Clerk | 1 |
| Library Worker | 1 |
| Municipal Geodesist | 1 |
| Perusopetuksen erityisopettaja | 1 |
| Perusopetuksen erityisopettajia (2) | 1 |
| Perusopetuksen lehtori, suomen kieli ja kirjallisuus | 1 |
| Project Coordinator | 1 |
| School Assistant | 1 |
| School Attendance Supervisor | 1 |
| Social Worker | 1 |
| Student Counselor | 1 |
| Subject Teacher | 1 |
| Summer job | 1 |
| Swimming Instructor | 1 |
| Teacher counselor | 1 |
| Teacher of Basic Education and High School Education | 1 |
| Technical Director | 1 |
| Water and Wastewater Engineer | 1 |
| Workplace Well‑being Specialist | 1 |
| Youth Worker | 1 |
| Role level | Active listings |
|---|---|
| Mid-Level | 78 |
| Director | 3 |
| Manager | 3 |
| Senior | 3 |
| Executive | 1 |
About the employer
Hamina is a small city of approximately 20,000 people in southeastern Finland on the coast of the Gulf of Finland. It has varied business activity and local services, along with a historic old town, sea and archipelago.