We are looking for a Senior Project Engineer for our client.
Your role and responsibilities:
We are now looking for a (Senior) Project Engineer to join our team at Digital Systems, ELDS in Vaasa. In this position you will design, implement and commission automation and communication systems for the electrification of industrial plants, data centers, wind/solar plants and utility substations. You will succeed in this role if you are innovative, organized, and have the ability to work both independently and as part of a team. Due to the nature of the work and location of the development lab, majority of the work is Vaasa based.
You will be mainly accountable for:
Planning of the control system for the customer electrification networks
The implementation of the automation systems in the customer projects
Configuration of the Zenon based SCADA control system (ZEE600)
Customer specific HMI implementation of the Zenon based SCADA system
Engineering of communication devices and system
Participation of the cyber security implementation for the customer delivery projects.
System testing in Vaasa laboratory as well as on customer sites
Co-operating with customer representatives with a continuous development approach
Qualifications for the role:
B.Sc. or M.Sc. level degree from Information, Automation or Communication Technology
Solid (> 5 years) relevant work experience from automation and control system engineering
Engineering experience of SCADA controls system
Knowledge in substation communication protocols (eg. IEC61850, IEC60870-5-104, Modbus)
Excellent English and Finnish, both written and spoken
The ability to build customer relationships with a long-term focus
A proactive and systematic way of working
Possibility to travel (average 25 days/year)
Knowledge of PLC or RTU devices and other relevant automation and communication systems is seen as a strong benefit
Answer these questions separately in a few sentences and attach them to your application! (Mandatory!)
- Do you have at least 5 years of hands-on experience in automation, control system or SCADA engineering?*
- Do you have practical experience designing, implementing or commissioning SCADA systems?*
- Do you have hands-on experience with IEC 61850, IEC 60870-5-104 and/or Modbus protocols?*
- Are you fluent in both Finnish and English, verbally and in writing?*
- Are you able to work primarily from Vaasa and travel approximately 25 days per year when required?*
Please apply with your CV in English, clearly showing how you match the requirements and answer to the questions above. The client is continously reviewing candidates and we ask you to submit your application as soon as possible.
Allocation: 100 %
Assignment start date: As soon as suitable candidate is found.
Assignment end date: 30.6.2027
Location: Vaasa, Finland (The work model for the role is hybrid.)
Language: Fluent in Finnish and English, both written and spoken
We offer you: We offer a versatile assignment where every day is different and interesting. We also offer a very competitive salary and good employee benefits.
Are you interested in becoming a part of our dynamic team? The position will be filled as soon as a suitable person is found, so please be quick and submit your application!
Please include your salary expectation in your application. For more information, contact Kimmo Kärsämä, tel. 050 412 7500, [email protected]
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Yhteystiedot: Kimmo Kärsämä, +358504127500, [email protected]
Työpaikan osoite: Helsinki, 00100
Ilmoitus jätetty: 26.8.2026
Hakuaika päättyy: 1.9.2026
Työmarkkinatorin ilmoitusnumero: e619efd4-be90-4404-988a-9c6270f63daf
Lähde: Työmarkkinatorin asiakastietojärjestelmä.