Senior Design Engineer

Nordec is a supplier of steel frame structures and façade solutions for construction projects across the Nordic region, with an established presence in Central and Eastern Europe, including Poland, Lithuania, the Czech Republic and Germany. The company designs, fabricates and installs steel structures for buildings and bridges, covering the project lifecycle from engineering to installation. Projects range from industrial facilities, logistics buildings, data centres, commercial, public, sports and cultural buildings, and bridges. Nordec operates its own production units in Peräseinäjoki and Ylivieska in Finland, Oborniki in Poland and Gargždai in Lithuania. For more information, visit www.nordec.com . We are looking for a Senior Design Engineer to join our Nordic Design Service team in one of our offices in Vaasa or Peräseinäjoki, Finland. In this role, you will play a key part in ensuring successful frame design processes in our projects and supporting Nordec’s competitiveness and profitability through high-quality, efficient and standardized design solutions. As a Senior Design Engineer you are responsible for Carrying out independent design engineering tasks in steel frame projects. Following up project schedules, design hour usage and progress against agreed targets. Coordinating and mentoring Design Engineers and supporting smooth cooperation within the frame team. Communicating actively with factories, sites and project stakeholders to identify practical and efficient design solutions. Developing project-specific design solutions into standardized solutions that can be used across future projects. Contributing to the development of design skills, methods and tools within the frame team. Supporting successful design coordination with adjoining structures and project interfaces where needed. To succeed in this role, we expect you to have MSc or BSc degree in engineering or another relevant technical field. At least 5 years of experience in designing steel structures. Strong CAD design and 3D modelling skills. Good Tekla Structures modelling and/or design skills. Experience in coordinating design work in project environments. Ability to work independently, take ownership and manage priorities in a project-driven environment. Good communication and cooperation skills with internal and external stakeholders. Language skills in Finnish, Swedish and English. Additional experience in wider responsibility areas, mentoring, design leadership, networks or stakeholder coordination is considered an advantage. What We Can Offer To You As An Employer Possibility to be a part of building future landmarks in the Nordics A role where you can use and further develop your technical expertise in demanding project environments Possibility to grow professionally and develop your expertise An international, collaborative and supportive working environment If you are motivated by technical design, collaboration and delivering practical solutions for demanding steel structure projects, we would be happy to hear from you. If you have questions, please contact Hannu Sepponen by phone +358505398570 on Tuesdays between 15:00-16:00. Please send your CV and application with salary expectation no later than 30.9.2026 . We will start reviewing applications already during the application time. The recruitment process will consist of online and/or face-to-face interviews and an aptitude test. The selected candidate will be required to undergo a health check including a drug test.