
Chief Project Engineer
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Salary analysis
Compared with the selected benchmark ("All roles in Vaasa, Finland"), this listing's salary midpoint is about 93% lower. The offer sits below the benchmark range (€1,662–€4,000). The listed pay band (€181–€195) is tighter than the benchmark, which suggests lower salary variability. This benchmark is based on 325 comparable listings.
| Market | Lower bound (25th percentile) | Median | Upper bound (75th percentile) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All roles in Vaasa, Finland | €1,662/per month | €2,257/per month | €4,000/per month |
| Pay in our data — not quoted in ad (Senior) | €181/per month | €188/per month | €195/per month |
We are looking for a Chief Project Engineer for Electrical and Automation with a main responsibility in leading the delivery of the contractual technical solution in customer delivery projects. The preferred location for this position is Vaasa, Finland but Helsinki is negotiable. We offer the possibility of hybrid work with certain terms. Your role will include supervising ordered services, purchasing, quality, contract/requirement compliance, customer satisfaction, schedules and budget of your responsibility area, in close cooperation with Project Manager and other project stakeholders. The tasks can be adjusted based on your individual skills and interests. You’ll be working as a part of the Energy Services Upgrades Project team with diverse expertise. Responsibilities include participating in customer/stakeholder negotiations and maintaining good relationships, understanding the contract and adapting requirements to the project solution, Plan and manage works under your own responsibility area, manage project activities including engineering, procurement, manpower, logistics, and site activities, follow-up and report on quality, resources, costs, schedule and scope, identify and report risks, substitute for Project Manager when needed, and provide sales support when needed. Requirements: M.Sc./B.Sc. in electrical/automation engineering; project management experience, preferably in energy and power plant projects; knowledge of engine power plants and solutions; experience with medium/high voltage and BESS systems; excellent problem solving and analytical skills; contract management; willingness to travel. Why Wärtsilä: empowerment, ownership and responsibility; growth and collaboration. How to apply: via careers portal; contact Jarno Asiala for questions. Last application date: 24/08/2026.
Job Details
Responsibilities
- Lead the delivery of contractual technical solutions in customer projects
- Supervise ordered services, purchasing, quality, and contract/requirement compliance
- Coordinate with Project Manager and stakeholders
- Participate in customer/stakeholder negotiations and maintain relationships
- Plan and manage works including design approvals and purchases
- Manage engineering, procurement, manpower, logistics, and site activities with vendors and internal teams
- Report on quality, resources, costs, schedule and scope
- Identify and report risks; act as substitute for Project Manager; provide sales support when needed
Requirements
- M.Sc. or B.Sc. in electrical and/or automation engineering
- Project Management experience in energy or power plant projects
- Technical understanding of engine power plants; medium/high voltage and BESS systems experience
- Excellent problem solving and analytical skills
- Contract management skills
- Willingness to travel
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