Chief Engineer, Layout

Join an industry leader and make a positive change in the sustainable use of the world's natural resources. Together, we will transform the business and drive the industry toward a greener future.



At Metso, you will be supported by our inclusive culture and a network of colleagues from around the world. With us, you will embark on a personal growth journey and are encouraged to realize your potential. This is your invitation to rise above the possible.

Job posting end date: 11/28/2024

We are now looking for a Chief Engineer, Layout to join Metso's Plant Engineering team! In this position, you will lead layout design activities in our global plant delivery projects. You will report into Director, Plant Engineering Layout, Piping & Diagrams department.

This location for this position is Espoo, Finland, and we are happy to offer flexible working arrangements, including hybrid options.

Team you belong to 

This is a great opportunity to join our professional yet easy-going team! You'll collaborate with excellent colleagues and stakeholders both locally and globally at a world-leading technology company, playing a crucial role in our Delivery organization. In this position, you'll have the chance to leverage your skills and experience to make a significant impact.

What you'll do

• Lead plant arrangement (and piping) design in projects
• Lead project's layout (and piping) team and manage quality, schedule and cost in your discipline
• Manage subcontracted engineering work
• Ensure engineering according to Metso's business process and technology requirements
• Provide support and plant requirements to equipment engineering, other disciplines and procurement
• Participate in developing Metso's metal refining plants and engineering solutions

Who you are

• A degree in technical education (B.Eng., M.Eng. or M.Sc.)
• 5+ years' experience in Plant engineering or related experience. It is also possible to apply with shorter experience with the potential to grow gradually into a Chief engineer role!
• Experience in following cad tools; Aveva E3D, PDMS or Microstation 3D is an advantage
• Proactive, problem-solving mindset
• Good cooperation skills with a capability to work independently and in a group
• Fluent in written and verbal English
• Ability to travel occasionally to customer sites

What's in it for you

• An inspiring purpose - Enabling sustainable modern life. Minerals and metals are the backbone of essential functions in the modern world. However, there's a pressing need for more sustainable solutions to collect and process them. At Metso, you get to be part of transforming the industry and making a positive change.
• Wellbeing and safety - Benefit from occupational healthcare, generous benefits plan, meal benefits, healthy living rewards, mental well-being services, on-site gym, bicycle benefits, and engagement surveys.
• Compensation and rewards - Global incentive program tied to business and performance targets.
• Hybrid working possibilities - While we are big advocates of meeting and collaborating in person, we believe in fostering a flexible work environment.
• A thriving culture - We are committed to developing an inclusive culture that enables everyone to do their best and reach their full potential. A culture that is courageous, compelling, and caring, and unites our people to build a sustainable future together. 
• Extensive learning opportunities - Ongoing growth dialogues, internal mobility, mentoring programs, education assistance, ambitious projects, and global opportunities.
• Worldwide support - Leverage our network of peers across the world, offering valuable assistance. We get things done together, through open and honest communication.

Get in touch

Want to rise above the possible with us? Click 'Apply now' to leave your application.

For additional information, you can contact Kalle Welin at kalle.welin(at)metso.com

We understand that some highly competent candidates might hesitate to apply for a role unless they meet every listed qualification. If you're excited about this role, we encourage you to apply even if you don't meet all the requirements. You may be the right candidate for the role.

How to join - Working at Metso - About Metso - Diversity and Inclusion - Meet our people

Metso is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workforce culture. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, nationality, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran or status as a qualified individual with a disability.



Metso is a frontrunner in providing sustainable technologies, end-to-end solutions and services for the aggregates, minerals processing and metals refining industries globally. By helping our customers increase their productivity, improve their energy and water efficiency and environmental performance with our process and product expertise, we are the partner for positive change. 



Headquartered in Espoo, Finland, Metso employs over 16,000 people in close to 50 countries and sales for 2022 were about EUR 5.3 billion. The company is listed on the Nasdaq Helsinki. metso.com.