Technical Manager

Technical Manager Wärtsilä Energy leads the transition towards a 100% renewable energy future.
We help our partners to accelerate their decarbonisation journeys through our market-leading technologies and power system modelling expertise.
These cover decarbonisation services, future-fuel enabled balancing power plants, hybrid solutions, energy storage and optimisation technology, including the GEMS Digital Energy Platform.
Did you know Wärtsilä has delivered 79 GW of power plant capacity and more than 130 energy storage installations in 180 countries around the world?
In this fast changing world of energy, we are constantly on the lookout for future-oriented talent to join our team and to work towards enabling sustainable societies through innovation in technology and services - together.
Want to join the ride?
Your main responsibilities are: A strong leader and contributor in supporting new projects and Early Contractor Involvement (ECI)
Ensure that the project technical solution fulfils customer contract and other requirements
Reviewing and providing engineering input and guidance to ensure the energy storage facility solution is fit for purpose and optimized.
Responsible for the project subcontracting
Responsible for managing Balance of Plant engineering interface
Responsible for High-Medium-Low voltage systems and protection relays
Ensure the fire protection and detection system is according to the project requirement.
Plan project engineering phase and engineering work packages
Responsible for technical change and cost management
Ensure good collaboration with Project Management team members, in-house experts, and external engineering services providers
Communicate actively with customers and other business stakeholders on project technical matters
Provide lessons learned and development initiatives
Safeguard that the electrical works are executed according to contract specifications and design directives
Manage and initiate project activities for contractual fulfilment together with Supply Management, suppliers, subcontractors, and other members of the project-specific organization
Plan the works with the total costs and customer needs in focus
Follow-up quality, progress, costs and documentation of the technical area
Report, evaluate and mitigate risks
Participate in customer negotiations when needed and maintain good customer relationship
Apply project management best practices
Support sales in Energy Storage project opportunities
Provide Project technical specification and scope of supply review You will shine in this role when you have: Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English
B.Sc.
or M.Sc.
in engineering (preferably Electrical)
Specialised cross discipline technical expertise within Substation/ BESS or solar engineering
Need good electrical engineering background and good understanding of other engineering discipline
Proficient in Control Systems & Industrial Communication protocols
Project Management experience (minimum 5 years)
Minimum 5+ years in Oil & Gas, Utility scale energy storage and renewable energy projects
Leadership experience and skills
Good negotiation and presentation skills
Cost awareness & effectiveness
Excellent teamwork skills
Proactive attitude and positive Can-Do mind-set
Technical report writing skill and engineering analysis skill are desired.
Why you and us You are valued, as your true self.
At Wärtsilä we value diversity and are committed in supporting inclusive work community.
Your growth is supported, We believe in continuous learning & teamwork.
Wärtsilian community has your back when it comes to development opportunities – so you can develop beyond your potential.
You get to make a difference, Innovation and sustainability are important for us.
Every day, we put our hearts and minds into enabling sustainable societies through innovation in technology and services into reality.
Contact & next stepsSubmit your application before the deadline through our Careers portal.
Applications through email will not be considered.
After submitting your application you'll receive a confirmation email.
We try our best to get back to everyone within 2-3 weeks after application deadline.
Please apply by 12/09/2025 at 23:59 Australian Standard Time.
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Last application date: 12/09/2025 At Wärtsilä we value, respect and embrace all our differences, and are committed to diversity, inclusion and equal employment opportunities; everyone can be their true self and succeed based on their job-relevant merits and abilities.
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