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International substation projects at the forefront of renewable energy!

Are you an experienced electrical engineer looking for interesting and challenging technical assignments? Join VEO’s Power Distribution team and take a key role in electrical system design for international substation projects primarily delivered to Norway and Sweden.

Due to strong growth, we are now looking for a Senior System Engineer to strengthen our Engineering Unit. In this role, you will work as a system-level expert in challenging and varied projects, combining hands-on design work with technical coordination and close collaboration across project teams.

Your role

As a Senior System Engineer, you will be responsible for the electrical system design of substations as part of international delivery projects.

Your key responsibilities include:

• System-level design of substation solutions within project teams

• Design of control and protection systems, cabling, and related technical solutions

• Preparation of functional diagrams and system documentation

• Technical coordination of design work in cooperation with the Lead Engineer

• Participation in testing, commissioning, and technical documentation of deliveries

• Contributing to design decisions across different project phases

The role offers significant responsibility and independence. At the same time, you will be supported by a strong and experienced engineering community.

What we expect from you

You will succeed in this role if you can bring solid technical expertise and a proactive, solution-oriented mindset. This is reflected in the following requirements:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering

• Proven experience in electrical design, preferably related to substations, power distribution, or commissioning

• Strong understanding of substation operations and system-level design

• Ability to take ownership of your tasks and manage complex technical entities

• Experience working independently as well as collaboratively in project teams

• Fluent in English and fluent in Finnish or Swedish, proficiency in Norwegian is considered a particular advantage

• Willingness to travel when required

You are comfortable working in a dynamic project environment, can handle multiple tasks in parallel, and maintain attention to detail even under time pressure.

What we offer you

At VEO, you will find a role that truly values your expertise:

• Technically interesting and varied international projects

• A responsible expert role with room for professional growth and development

• Modern engineering tools

• An experienced, supportive, and collaborative team culture

• Flexible working hours and hybrid working model

• Attractive employee benefits, including lunch and wellbeing benefits

Working at VEO means combining freedom and responsibility with meaningful challenges. You will be trusted as an expert, yet never left to manage on your own, as our Engineering Unit fosters a strong team spirit and always provides readily available support.

Most importantly, your work contributes directly to the renewable energy transition and a more sustainable future.

Interested?

We would be happy to hear from you!
Please submit your application by Thursday, April 30, 2026. Interviews will start during the application period.

More information

Miika Vehmasto
Team Manager
+358 44 362 3688 (Wednesdays 11:00–13:00)
miika.vehmasto@veo.fi

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Matias Ringvall
Director, Engineering
matias.ringvall@veo.fi