Subtation Manager Wind Farm Construction
Substation Manager – Wind Farm Construction Projects
Finland
Deliver the Heart of Renewable Energy Infrastructure
We are currently looking for experienced and motivated Substation Managers to join several major wind farm construction projects in Finland.
The first assignments are expected to commence during late 2026 and early 2027, offering an excellent opportunity to contribute to utility-scale renewable energy developments from construction through energization and project completion.
As a Substation Manager, you will play a key role in supervising substation and transformer construction activities on behalf of the project owner. Working closely with Site Managers, Grid Managers, contractors and key stakeholders, you will ensure that all works are executed safely, efficiently and to the highest quality standards.
We are recruiting for multiple Substation Manager positions as our project portfolio continues to grow.
Key Responsibilities
- Supervise substation and transformer construction activities on site.
- Ensure high-quality execution of all assigned construction works.
- Work closely with the Site Manager to achieve project milestones.
- Monitor contractor QA/QC and HSE performance at site level.
- Follow contractor progress and performance against contractual requirements.
- Support successful project delivery and construction progress monitoring.
- Coordinate interfaces between civil works, foundations, eBoP, substation and turbine installation activities. [
- Participate in technical reviews and contractor meetings.
- Organize design review meetings and ensure implementation of approved solutions. [
- Support effective communication between contractors, consultants and project stakeholders.
Requirements
Essential
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
- Experience supervising electrical construction projects.
- Experience with substations, transformers, grid infrastructure or industrial facilities.
- Strong understanding of QA/QC and HSE requirements.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Strong planning and problem-solving capabilities.
- Fluent Finnish and English language skills.
Considered an Advantage
- Wind farm construction experience.
- Experience with energization and commissioning activities.
- Experience working with Fingrid, TSO or DSO interfaces.
- Owner's engineer or client-side supervision experience.
- Strong understanding of renewable energy projects.
Why Join Us?
- Work on some of Finland's most exciting renewable energy projects.
- Play a key role in delivering critical electrical infrastructure.
- Join a highly experienced project organization.
- Long-term project opportunities.
- International project environment.
- Competitive compensation package.
- Opportunity to contribute directly to the energy transition.
How to Apply
Interested candidates are invited to submit their application as soon as possible.
Applications and CVs may be submitted in either English or Finnish.
Please include:
- Updated CV
- Short motivation letter or introduction
- Earliest possible start date
- Desired position
Application Deadline 26 July 2026
Applications will be reviewed continuously throughout the recruitment period, and suitable candidates will be contacted as soon as possible.
Due to upcoming project mobilization activities, recruitment decisions will be made promptly and early applications are strongly encouraged.
Further Information
For further information regarding the position or the recruitment process, please contact: Taina Varttila Phone: +358 50 521 4411
Join Our Team
Help us build the electrical infrastructure that powers the next generation of renewable energy projects.
We look forward to receiving your application.
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