Head of Engineering, Wind and Solar

Job title:

Head of Engineering, Wind and Solar

Company

Fortum

Job description

Seize the opportunity to join a rapidly growing business and take on a position with great responsibility and possibility to influence further growth – both ours and yours. Fortum’s Wind and Solar business area is responsible for the development of wind, solar and BESS business. Wind and solar power play a crucial role in the decarbonization of our societies, and our vision is to be a leading player and employer of choice in the Nordic sector.The Wind and Solar Engineering&Technology-tribe (E&T) takes responsibility for the engineering of all solar and wind projects at Fortum and acts as the technical centre of excellence supporting project development, construction and operations.As one of the three teams in the E&T-tribe, the Engineering team is fundamental in providing engineering solutions for all utility-scale solar, wind and hybrid projects, together with the colleagues from other teams. Our team is the engineering heart of Fortum’s wind and solar projects – driving innovation and excellence in every aspect of our work.About the roleThe purpose of the role is to lead the wind and solar Engineering team at Fortum. Today, the team consists of ten industry-leading and highly motivated talents. The team will in the future continue to grow.The main responsibility areas of the role include:

• Wind, solar PV, civil, EPCs, BESS and Grid disciplines center of excellence for our wind and solar business unit through full project value chain.
• Engineering and technical specification of all solar PV, wind and hybrid projects.
• Techno-economic optimization and continuous competitive technical value-added implementations for our projects​.
• Center of excellence for engineering and quality assurance from EPC, wind, solar and BESS procured goods supervision​.
• Wind, Solar PV, BESS, EPC, BOS and BOP supplier’s technology assessments and partnering evaluation, technical contracts negotiations and selection supervision​.
• Active co-operation with industry partners RDI and technology teams.
• Developing and managing the Engineering team’s short-term and long-term strategies, setting its KPIs, budget and growth forecast​.
• Act as M&A Technical Due Diligences technical support.

The primary location of the position is in our office in Espoo, Finland or in Solna, Sweden. This role will be reporting to the Director Engineering and Technology and is a member of the Engineering and technology department leadership team.About youAs Head of Engineering, Wind and Solar, you need to be able to work diligently with the wind and solar engineering and technology leadership team, lead engineering team, cross-unit colleagues and external partners in collaborations. The following is therefore expected to succeed and thrive in the role:

• Ability to lead and motivate a top-tier international wind and solar engineering talents through emotionally intelligent, inclusive and non-intrusive leadership that prioritizes trust, fostering ownership, innovation, transparency and team wellbeing.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills to effectively interact with diverse stakeholders, demonstrating a deep understanding of their requirements, needs and expectations.
• A service-oriented mindset with strong prioritization skills, while fostering a psychologically safe environment that encourages open feedback and diverse perspectives.
• A growth mindset approach to welcome constructive criticism, proactive learning and an adaptive leadership style.
• Creative, open and with a great sense of humor in collaboration, while managing a global network of strategic contacts and ensuring timely deliverables and transparent reporting.

You are passionate about renewable energy and the energy transition. You have extensive experience in leading renewable energy projects and teams – with a focus on utility-scale wind, solar-PV and BESS. You have a strong wind and solar commercial and technical understanding. Fluent skills in English is a must, while additional language skills are highly valued (especially Finnish, Swedish or Norwegian).For this role, you need to be able and willing to travel in the Nordics and internationally.We offer youIn this role, you will have the first-row seat to the international renewables market and its dynamics in one of the largest energy companies in the Nordics. You will be a part of a tightly linked team and unit, that values a safe and friendly working environment, where wellbeing is emphasized. You will have the possibility to challenge yourself, to develop and learn new skills by collaborating with top experts – while also bringing your own experience to the table. The projects and the work-tasks vary significantly and include international travel, as well as meeting and collaborating with new people with diverse backgrounds.We offer comprehensive benefits, flexible working hours, and hybrid work model to support your productivity, development and wellbeing. More information about our culture and benefits can be foundInterested?Please submit your CV and cover letter in English along with your salary request via our online recruitment system by 3.8.2025. For more information about the position, please contact hiring manager Heikki Siniharju at Heikki.siniharju@fortum.com between 26.6-30.6 and 28.7-30.7 or recruiter Lina Kihlstedt between 14.7-18.7 at Lina.kihlstedt@fortum.com. (Please include subject: Head of Engineering, Wind and Solar).The preferred starting date for this position is as soon as possible.To be selected for the position, the applicant must go through background clearance and a health examination including drug testing.Contact details to Swedish union representatives can be found on the bottom of .We are Fortum
Fortum is a Nordic energy company. Our purpose is to power a world where people, businesses and nature thrive together. We are one of the cleanest energy producers in Europe and our actions are guided by our ambitious environmental targets. We generate and deliver clean energy reliably and help industries to decarbonise their processes and grow. Our core operations in the Nordics comprise of efficient, CO2-free power generation as well as reliable supply of electricity and district heat to private and business customers. For our ~5 000 employees, we commit to be a safe, and inspiring workplace. Fortum’s share is listed on Nasdaq Helsinki.

Expected salary

Location

Espoo, Helsinki

Job date

Sat, 28 Jun 2025 05:10:29 GMT

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