Manager - Electrical, Instrumentation & Control Engineering

Are you passionate about leading engineering teams and guiding them on Engineering projects? Join us as a Manager, Electrical, Instrumentation & Control (EI&C) Engineering and lead the way of Pulp, Energy and Circularity business

Valmet's Pulp, Energy and Circularity (PEC) business area is at the forefront of delivering advanced technologies and services for the global pulp, bioenergy, and circular economy sectors. We enable our customers to optimize performance, reduce environmental impact, and drive long-term value through innovative, resource-efficient solutions. Join a team where industrial expertise meets strategic sustainability and contributes to transforming the way industries operate.

We are looking for a dedicated and experienced Manager to join our Project Execution (PEx), Global Engineering team With the support of your team members, you will lead EI&C project execution, manage resources, and ensure harmonized ways of working, including shared work initiatives with other locations, and contribute to strategic development and continuous improvement.
You can be located in Sundvall, Gothenburg and Karlstad (Sweden) or Copenhagen (Denmark).

Your responsibilities

Your role includes supporting delivery projects and sales phases, resourcing, participating in design reviews, and coordinating deviations from product standards within EI&C disciplines. You will be responsible for cost estimation, scheduling, and quality assurance of engineering activities, while mentoring and guiding your team to meet project goals.

You will report to Manager, EI&C Engineering Scandinavia and will be part of the PEC PEx Process and EI&C Engineering Management Team.

Who is the candidate we are looking for

• BSc/MSc in engineering (Electrical, Automation or similar field).
• At least 5 years' experience in EI&C engineering, preferably within the pulp and energy sector.
• Strong leadership, prioritization, and decision-making skills.
• Ability to collaborate globally and being able to communicate effectively with different stakeholders.
• Excellent interpersonal skills to mentor and guide teams.
• Proficiency in English language. Swedish language is seen as an advantage.
• Willingness and availability to travel at least 20% of your working time.

We offer
We offer a collaborative and dynamic work environment with meaningful projects that support industrial efficiency. The global presence fosters cultural exchange, professional growth, and a shared commitment to excellence. You will also benefit from competitive compensation, bonus plan, health insurance, flexible work arrangements, continuous learning opportunities and many other wellness and leisure benefits.

Additional information
If you have any questions regarding the role and its responsibilities, get in touch with your future manager Robert Henriksson: Questions related to the recruitment process, please contact your recruiter Mariana Ferreira Henriques:

Please note Applications via e-mail will not be considered. Please make use of the email for questions only. You must submit your cv through our recruiting channel Valmet Careers no later than January 13.

We conduct interviews continuously; this means we might choose a candidate even before the closing of the application period. Do not wait and apply soon, we are expecting you.

That feeling when… everything works together is what makes working at Valmet unique
Valmet is where the best talent from a wide variety of backgrounds comes together. With professionals around the world, we are the leading global developer and supplier of technologies, automation and services for the pulp, paper and energy industries. Our commitment to moving our customers' performance forward requires creativity, technological innovations, service know-how – and above all, teamwork.

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