Lead Engineer, Civil

Are you our next creator of change?

Do you want to be part of creating solutions for mitigating climate change? At Neste, you will be working for the world’s leading producer of sustainable aviation fuel and renewable diesel. Together we will accelerate transformation for a more sustainable future.

We are looking for you, an experienced and motivated

Lead Engineer

to join our Civil Engineering team in Kilpilahti, Porvoo.

As a Lead Engineer, you will be responsible for the civil engineering design and its quality in various projects. You will lead design teams and act as the project's technical expert. Your responsibilities include leading external consultant work, coordinating design work, managing schedules and budgets and collaborating closely with various stakeholders. Safety is our top priority, and your work is crucial for ensuring the success and safety of our projects.

While most projects are located in Porvoo, this role also offers the chance to get involved in global assignments. Together with you and your expertise, we can make an impact today and keep our promises for tomorrow.

Reasons to join

Real impact right now. We create solutions for mitigating climate change and accelerating a shift to a circular economy. We live by our values every day; we care, we have courage, we cooperate.

Safety and caring. We value safety always and everywhere. We want our work to feel good and do good. At Neste, we nurture a culture where everyone is welcome and feels safe, respected and encouraged to be their unique true selves.

Exciting growth. Transformation brings new possibilities, fostering both courage and curiosity. As a global company, collaboration is the key, and we believe in flexible, smart ways of working. We support personal development with versatile learning and career opportunities.

In addition, our benefits for employees in Finland include, for example, a personnel fund as part of the overall remuneration, good occupational health care, and an extensive membership in a sickness or health insurance fund. We also support leisure time activities, e.g. by offering benefits for sports and culture.

Neste offers you a unique opportunity to work for a cleaner future and to develop your expertise in a global, innovative company. You will get to participate in significant projects that have a direct impact on the safety, efficiency and reliability of our operations.

The job is located in Kilpilahti, Porvoo, which is about 30 minutes by car from the center of Helsinki. We organize free bus transportation to Kilpilahti for our employees from the capital region, Porvoo and the nearby areas.

The best combination to succeed in this role

• A Bachelor's or Master's degree in structural engineering

• At least 7 years of experience in industrial structural design

• Strong knowledge of both steel and concrete structure design

• An understanding of industrial process environments and their specific requirements

• Proficiency in Tekla Structures

• Proficiency in Robot Structural Analysis

• Ability to work in English; Finnish language skills are a plus

• Excellent interpersonal and teamwork skills

• Strong organizational skills and the ability to lead design work

• The ability to work under pressure and solve problems effectively

• Responsible attitude and safety-oriented mindset
  
  

Let’s get you started

We look forward to receiving your CV and application (with a salary request) by 21st September 2025. We look forward to hearing from you! Due to security and confidentiality, please submit your application through our recruitment system. Applications sent via email will not be considered.

If you have any questions regarding the process or the position, please get in touch with Veikko Myller, Manager, Civil,  +358 50 458 9422 or Samuli Hyttinen, Manager, Civil, +358 50 477 0552.

We will do our best to contact you within 3 weeks after the application time has ended. The recruitment process will include interviews and a possible aptitude assessment. The first interviews are preliminarily scheduled to take place on week 40. The person selected for the position must pass a health examination including a drug test. A possible security clearance is obtained with your consent.

Neste in brief

Neste (NESTE, Nasdaq Helsinki) creates solutions for mitigating climate change and accelerating a shift to a circular economy. The company is the world’s leading producer of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) and renewable diesel, enabling its customers to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions. Neste refines waste, residues and other renewable raw materials to high-quality renewable fuels at its refineries located on three continents. The company’s annual renewable fuels production capacity will be increased to 6.8 million tons in 2027.

Neste has high standards for sustainability and the company has consistently been recognized by several leading sustainability indices. In 2024, Neste's revenue stood at EUR 20.6 billion. Read more: neste.com