We are currently looking for two Lead Engineers, Pressure Vessels and Tanks, for our office in Gothenburg, Sweden.
Valmet in Gothenburg delivers evaporation plant solutions to the pulp and paper industry and provides services for recovery boilers as well as environmentally friendly power and heating boilers designed for technically demanding fuels.
As a Lead Engineer, Pressure Vessels and Tanks, you will primarily work with customer delivery projects. You will take a leading role within the mechanical discipline, working closely with other disciplines such as piping, structural engineering, and process design engineering within the project team.
Area of responsibility and tasks:
Lead and coordinate the discipline team in delivery projects.
Keep track and be responsible for the discipline budget.
Preparing technical documentation for the procurement and manufacturing of equipment by our suppliers, project schedules, specifications, and drawings for pressure vessels, heat exchangers, and storage tanks.
Follow up on the manufacturing process through drawing reviews and daily communication with suppliers.
Support installation work at the customer’s or workshop site, both remotely and on site when needed.
Support pre‑projects and sales work when needed.
Contribute to the development of work processes and continuous improvements.
Occasionally travel to suppliers or customer sites during project execution.
The scope of the projects varies, which means that the size of your discipline team will also vary. Therefore, we place equal importance on your ability to collaborate and lead, as well as your capability to perform engineering and design work independently. Working in global teams is part of our delivery projects execution setup.
We operate within a global multi technology organization. Daily work involves contact with colleagues and partners in many parts of the world and also with other technologies. The role therefore includes some planned short-term business travel.
Who you are
To be successful in this role, you should hold a Masters or Bachelor's degree in Engineering or possess an equivalent qualification.
You are accustomed to taking initiative and enjoy working collaboratively in a global environment. Furthermore, you have extensive experience (more than 10 years) in a similar industry, involving engineering design, drafting, and supplier interactions.
You have the below skills and knowledge:
AutoCAD 2D
Microsoft Office applications
Solid works (desirable)
E3D (desirable)
Knowledge in norms and standards such as EN, ASME and GB
Working in global project teams
Expericence from Evaparation plants or other pulp and paper process areas
Site experience from Pulp & Paper industry (desirable)
Excellent English language skills, both written and spoken, are required.
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.
Want to know more?
Please submit your application through the link provided no later than September 24, 2026. We review applications continuously.
For additional information, please contact Kristoffer Mohlin, Manager Pv&T at kristoffer.mohlin@valmet.com or Marcus Lindén, Team Leader Pv&T at marcus.linden@valmet.com. Please note that we will not accept applications via e-mail.
We perform background checks and alcohol and drug testing for all employees, in line with our commitment to a safe and secure workplace.
We look forward to hearing from you!
When everything works together
Valmet is where the best talent from a wide variety of backgrounds comes together. We work together with our customers throughout the entire lifecycle, delivering cutting-edge technologies and services as well as mission-critical automation and flow control solutions. Backed by more than 225 years of industrial experience and a global team of over 19,000 professionals close to customers, we are uniquely positioned to transform industries toward a regenerative tomorrow.
Join the team and lead the way with us!
www.valmet.com/careers