Nuclear Engineering Specialist
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New Nuclear Engineering Specialist supporting geological characterization, rock construction, and site logistics planning. Fortum generates low-carbon energy and develops nuclear projects across the Nordic region.
Responsibilities:
- Manage, coordinate and support activities related to geological site characterizations
- Manage, coordinate and support rock construction or construction site and logistics planning
- Participate in investigations, assessments and tasks supporting geological characterizations, construction and excavation planning
- Assess the impacts of geological site conditions on plant designs and site layout
- Plan cooling water arrangements
- Contribute broadly to the development of Fortum’s New Nuclear business
- Learn about the development of a nuclear newbuild project
- Work in a fixed-term position alongside the Nordic Nuclear Trainee Program
- Participate in trainee activities, modules, seminars, assignments, site visits and networking across the Nordic nuclear sector
Requirements:
- Bachelor's or Master’s degree in a suitable field, e.g. civil/rock engineering, rock construction or geology
- A couple of years of relevant working experience
- Experience in geological surveys, drilling, rock or tunnel excavation, construction, or construction site and logistics planning
- Good command of English, written and oral
- Finnish and/or Swedish language skills are an advantage
- General understanding of geology and hydrogeology
- General understanding of geological and geophysical investigations
- Understanding of how geological information is collected, handled and modelled, including 3D visualisation
- Understanding of excavation techniques and rock construction
- Knowledge and experience from large infrastructure construction projects is a plus
- Ability to collaborate effectively in cross-functional settings
- Systematic, organized and goal-oriented approach
- Strong drive to complete projects and assignments according to schedules and milestones
- Good interpersonal and people skills
- Effective problem identification and solution skills
- Strong sense of responsibility
- Successful completion of background clearance and a health examination including drug testing
- Application must be submitted in English with CV and Cover Letter
Benefits:
- Paid trainee program
- Flexible working hours
- Possibility of remote work
- Mentoring from experienced nuclear industry professionals
- Approximately 450 hours of dedicated program activities
- Six in-person modules, including site visits to nuclear facilities across the Nordics
- Four virtual seminars covering key topics in the nuclear sector
- Rotation assignment (2–4 weeks)
- Project assignment addressing a real industry challenge
- Visit to the WANO Paris Centre
- Networking opportunities with nuclear professionals and fellow trainees
- Opportunity to join Fortum’s nuclear expert community and potentially continue a career with Fortum



















