What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lead Engineer position at Valmet?
About The Role
Join Valmet’s team of experts and contribute to delivering world-class solutions as a Lead Engineer in our Energy & Recovery Engineering team. This role is ideal for a technically driven professional who thrives on leading projects, solving complex engineering challenges, and collaborating across global teams.
As a Lead Engineer, you will be responsible for executing engineering projects to ensure equipment design meets both customer requirements and Valmet standards. You will work closely with Product teams, Field Service, Sales, Global Engineering, and Project Management teams to deliver high-quality solutions.
Key Responsibilities
Lead and support engineering activities with a strong focus on Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) and equipment design
Execute and oversee engineering projects to ensure compliance with customer and organizational requirements
Collaborate globally to coordinate technical resources, project schedules, and engineering activities
Develop and review engineering drawings using AutoCAD and SolidWorks
Drive the adoption of engineering tools and continuous improvement of global processes
Coordinate with cross-functional and global engineering teams to deliver integrated solutions
Support customer and internal presentations related to design, scope, and troubleshooting
Provide technical expertise for site service projects and assist with field issue resolution
Ensure compliance with federal, state, and internal design and safety standards
Travel to customer sites (20–30%) to support project execution, troubleshooting, and data collection
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering
Minimum 5 years of experience in design, layout, or stress engineering
Proficiency in AutoCAD and SolidWorks for production-level drawings
Strong experience in the Pulp & Power industry, specifically: Recovery boilers, Power boilers, Evaporator experience is a plus)
Proven ability to lead projects and manage designers globally
Experience performing field measurements and supporting installation modifications
Ability to troubleshoot and support customer needs at job sites
Why Valmet?
At Valmet, you’ll join a global team of professionals dedicated to innovation, sustainability, and engineering excellence. We offer opportunities to grow your expertise, lead impactful projects, and collaborate across international teams.
We offer
We offer a challenging work environment that values innovation and suits development-minded people who enjoy working in a fast-paced and dynamic setting. Includes a generous wage and benefits package that includes a 401k with company match as well as company-funded pension.
Please note that any offer of employment is contingent upon a background check and pre-employment physical/drug screen. This position is not eligible for international relocation. Applicant must be authorized to work in the US.
When everything works together
Valmet is where the best talent from a wide variety of backgrounds comes together. With over 19,000 professionals around the world, we are the leading global developer and supplier of technologies, automation and services for the pulp, paper, and energy industries, and serve an even wider base of process industries with our automation systems and flow control solutions. Our commitment to moving our customers’ performance forward requires creativity, technological innovations, service knowledge – and teamwork.
Join the team! www.valmet.com/careersna
Please note that Valmet will never ask for personal financial information during the interview process. If you feel you have been a victim of an online job posting fraud, please notify the Federal Trade Commission.
Join Valmet’s team of experts and contribute to delivering world-class solutions as a Lead Engineer in our Energy & Recovery Engineering team. This role is ideal for a technically driven professional who thrives on leading projects, solving complex engineering challenges, and collaborating across global teams.
As a Lead Engineer, you will be responsible for executing engineering projects to ensure equipment design meets both customer requirements and Valmet standards. You will work closely with Product teams, Field Service, Sales, Global Engineering, and Project Management teams to deliver high-quality solutions.
Key Responsibilities
Lead and support engineering activities with a strong focus on Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) and equipment design
Execute and oversee engineering projects to ensure compliance with customer and organizational requirements
Collaborate globally to coordinate technical resources, project schedules, and engineering activities
Develop and review engineering drawings using AutoCAD and SolidWorks
Drive the adoption of engineering tools and continuous improvement of global processes
Coordinate with cross-functional and global engineering teams to deliver integrated solutions
Support customer and internal presentations related to design, scope, and troubleshooting
Provide technical expertise for site service projects and assist with field issue resolution
Ensure compliance with federal, state, and internal design and safety standards
Travel to customer sites (20–30%) to support project execution, troubleshooting, and data collection
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering
Minimum 5 years of experience in design, layout, or stress engineering
Proficiency in AutoCAD and SolidWorks for production-level drawings
Strong experience in the Pulp & Power industry, specifically: Recovery boilers, Power boilers, Evaporator experience is a plus)
Proven ability to lead projects and manage designers globally
Experience performing field measurements and supporting installation modifications
Ability to troubleshoot and support customer needs at job sites
Why Valmet?
At Valmet, you’ll join a global team of professionals dedicated to innovation, sustainability, and engineering excellence. We offer opportunities to grow your expertise, lead impactful projects, and collaborate across international teams.
We offer
We offer a challenging work environment that values innovation and suits development-minded people who enjoy working in a fast-paced and dynamic setting. Includes a generous wage and benefits package that includes a 401k with company match as well as company-funded pension.
Please note that any offer of employment is contingent upon a background check and pre-employment physical/drug screen. This position is not eligible for international relocation. Applicant must be authorized to work in the US.
When everything works together
Valmet is where the best talent from a wide variety of backgrounds comes together. With over 19,000 professionals around the world, we are the leading global developer and supplier of technologies, automation and services for the pulp, paper, and energy industries, and serve an even wider base of process industries with our automation systems and flow control solutions. Our commitment to moving our customers’ performance forward requires creativity, technological innovations, service knowledge – and teamwork.
Join the team! www.valmet.com/careersna
Please note that Valmet will never ask for personal financial information during the interview process. If you feel you have been a victim of an online job posting fraud, please notify the Federal Trade Commission.