Project Engineer

We are looking for a dedicated Project Engineer to join us in our mission to contribute to a greener future. The role is a part of our bold Launch team based in Skellefteå. By joining us, you will be a key player in establishing/ramping up XXX and contribute to building one of the first large scale European battery factories.

About the job

As the Project Engineer in Northvolt Ett, Launch Team you will manage the development and implementation process of a product. You will coordinate departmental or cross-functional teams, focused on delivering new or upgrading existing products. You will monitor the project from initiation through delivery including planning and directing schedules. You will organize cross-functional activities, ensuring completion of the project i.e. product on schedule.

This integrated planning comprises the key parts from all the detailed plans of Engineering, Procurement, Construction, Automation & Process equipment, Commissioning and ramp-up through to the start of Operations.

You will be working closely with various departments and their stakeholders to design and implement a plan - both in terms of time and quality. The environment has high demands on flexibility, strategic thinking and problem-solving skills.

In general you have a positive and can-do attitude and are able to influence counterparties to achieve Northvolt goals. You have been driving large, innovative and challenging projects with very high demand on accuracy and team spirit

Key responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Provide overall project schedule, estimating, progress measurement, and change management support and expertise in the launch of new products.
• Review and report project schedule with ongoing project analysis, reporting, forecasting, and change management.
• Control project schedule outcomes by recommending and deploying management interventions with support of the Program, Project Management, Engineering, Procurements teams, executed through the Clients Owners Representatives and Contractors.
• Develop schedule estimates to support risk and opportunity assessments, Project funding, Project reviews, and ad hoc requests.

The person we are looking for is flexible, curios and eager to learn. You will get the chance to have a real impact on our success story in Sweden (to start with) and see the results of your work. Our organization values great self-discipline and a natural talent to make things happen. Qualities that we cherish are sense of quality, friendliness, grit and a sense of humor.

Apply with CV in english or your complete LinkedIn profile.

Full time employment, fixed salary.
Planned starting date is asap.

Please note that any applications submitted via email or direct messaging will not be considered.

We believe that you have :

• A relevant college level education BSc/MSc in Engineering or equivalent
• Minimum 2 years work of relevant work experience
• Solid technical experience in planning, estimating, pre-contract, post contract and final account
• Excellent communication & presentation skills
• Analytical skills
• Proficient in MS suite, BIM 360, Power Bi and Power Query or equivalent
• Passion and enthusiasm for project Execution.

Bonus points for:

• Experience and interest in manufacturing industry
• Fluency in other languages (Japanese, Swedish, Chinese, French)
• Experience from a multi-cultural environment