Turbine Control System Lead Engineer

Do you enjoy working with automation technology and solving problems? We are now looking for a Turbine Control System Lead Engineer to join our team based in Gliwice/Wrocław, Poland.

At Valmet, we are shaping the future of sustainable solutions through innovation, collaboration, and a seamless lifecycle approach. Join us as we move forward with our renewed strategy to Lead the Way. This means pioneering smarter technologies, expanding our service capabilities, and delivering customer value across the entire lifecycle, from raw material to finished product. If you're ready to make a real impact in a dynamic, future-focused environment, we invite you to grow with us.

We are looking for a dedicated and experienced Turbine Control System Lead Engineer , to join our Automation Systems Business Area in Gliwice/Wrocław, Poland. In this role, you will be responsible for the technical implementation and coordination of turbine control system (TCS) project deliveries, ensuring timeliness, technical integrity, and meeting our customers’ expectations. You will also be responsible for supporting service teams during service maintenance after the project phase completion. In this position, you will work with our customers from the Energy, Process, and Marine businesses.

Key responsibilities: Designing and implementation of TCS – Turbine Control System (hardware and system design, application engineering) for turbines on the Valmet DNA DCS platform

Lead the project team

Participation in all aspects of the project: in-house, tests, and commissioning

Coordination and execution of project activities to meet agreed schedules and deadlines

Participation in customers’ site audits in case of retrofit projects

Produce site activities reports and as-built documentation.

Who is the candidate we are looking for? Must-have: Knowledge of gas turbines, steam, or hydro turbines process and control

Experience in technical project implementation

B.Sc. or M.Sc. degree in automation or similar

Experience with automation control systems (DCS / SCADA / PLC)

Minimum 3 years of relevant experience

Fluent spoken and written Polish and English, other languages are an asset

Driving license (B category)

Willingness and availability to travel about up to 30% of your working time

Personal Requirements: Ability and willingness to take over project responsibilities

Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work with others as well as independently

Strong problem-solving and organizational skills

Excellent commitment

What can you expect from us?

In return, we offer you an interesting work environment, demanding position working within a global industry leader and the support of Valmet's global network. With us you are working in a team that contributes to the success of the organization as well as find opportunities for personal development in a highly international working environment characterized by strong commitment to sustainability and future orientation.

Additional information: To be included in the recruiting process, please complete our on-line application form and send your CV in English with salary expectation, as soon as possible but no later than August 15 , 2026. Please note that we will not accept applications by e-mail. Note that we will proceed with interviews as soon as suitable candidates are identified, already before the end of the application period.

Do you want to know more?

For further information about the position, please contact Radosław Siołkowski Engineering Manager radoslaw.siolkowski@valmet.com

For further information regarding the recruitment process, please contact Wiktoria Miedzińska , Talent Acquisition Partner wiktoria.miedzinska@valmet.com

Next Steps: Your profile will be reviewed during July/August If shortlisted, you will be invited to a preliminary online video interview. This will be followed by an initial interview with the hiring manager and possible online assessment. Finalists will be invited for a concluding interview.

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