Lead Engineer

What's the role

The purpose of this role is to lead the assigned engineering scope within Large Projects, ensuring the delivery of high‑quality solutions on time and within budget. The role is accountable for maximizing value engineering for our customers while increasing the project share of wallet.

A key responsibility is to lead, coach, and support Design Engineers in delivering complex technical solutions under demanding project conditions, using a structured, proactive, and self‑driven approach.

The Lead Engineer role is part of the Regional Project Management Office (PMO) organization and reports to Local ECC Team Lead.

What You’ll Bring

Engineering degree (Civil, Mechanical, Structural, or related) with proven experience delivering high quality engineering solutions

Strong problem-solving skills with a structured, self-driven approach and ability to translate complex requirements into clear deliverables

Effective leadership and collaboration across functions, maintaining a holistic, big-picture perspective

Excellent communication and decision-making skills, combined with solid commercial awareness and risk management capability

Experienced in project planning and delivery, demonstrating resilience and motivation in fast-paced, high-pressure environments

Please note this role requires both Finnish and English speaking

Commitment to Inclusion

At Hilti, inclusion is a key focus in how we work, lead, and grow together. We are committed to embracing diversity of thought and creating an environment that is inclusive of everyone, everywhere. We continuously strive to ensure every voice is valued and every team member feels empowered to contribute. By building on this foundation, we strengthen our teams, our innovation, and our impact, making construction better together.

Why Hilti

Hilti is a global leader in construction innovation, with more than 34,000 team members across 120 countries. Guided by our purpose, Making Construction Better, we’re driven to keep learning, growing, and finding new ways to make a lasting impact. Here, you’ll be empowered to use your strengths, work with a global and inclusive team, and take on meaningful challenges. At Hilti, you’ll have the chance to make your ideas, achievements, and growth real through purpose, passion, and teamwork.