Lead Process Engineer - Power Industry
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Nov 13, 2026. First seen by Alion on Nov 12, 2026. Valmet scores A on the Alion truth index.
You could be the environmental technology specialist we need for our team working on global, technology-driven projects!
At Valmet, our Environmental Solutions group supplies complete flue gas cleaning solutions to meet the needs of various power and process industry sectors. Additionally we offer services to after sales market and take care of Valmet delivered installations for pulp, energy, panel board and mineral wool customers. We also provide studies, process modifications, retrofits, upgrades and heat recovery optimizations to different air emission control technologies including flue gas scrubbers, heat recovery systems, dry and wet electrostatic precipitators, bag house filters and selective catalytic reduction.
We are now looking for a Lead Process Engineer to join our team in Charlotte, NC, US. In this role, you will work across delivery projects, sales and product development, acting as a technical expert in flue gas cleaning technologies and supporting our lifecycle solutions.
Your Responsibilities:
- Responsible and work with Sales projects, Customer order projects as well as R&D projects in lifecycle deliveries
- Perform Process and product studies, calculations and dimensioning in sales and delivery projects
- Provide commissioning support, test-runs, training and site visits in customer delivery projects
- Assist customers with troubleshooting and improvements
- Monitor Process follow-ups, analysis and inputs in customer service agreements
- Act as a key point of contact for Customers, supporting them in customer agreements and projects
- Collaborate closely with other Valmet disciplines, sub-suppliers and customers
- In sales projects, your role will be to define technical solutions and process concepts, perform equipment sizing and dimensioning, prepare technical specifications, and develop cost estimates in collaboration with internal stakeholders and suppliers
- In delivery projects, you will continue the engineering in close co-operation with other Valmet disciplines, sub-suppliers and customers. Towards the completion of the project, your main task is to give theoretical training for the customer and support commissioning
What We Expect:
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Chemical Engineering, Process Engineering, Energy & Environmental Engineering, or a related technical field
- Minimum 5 years of relevant experience within a manufacturing company, equipment supplier, or similar industrial environment
- This position is located in Charlotte, NC. Please be living in that region or open to relocating there
- Strong technical knowledge and experience in electrostatic precipitators (ESP), preferably in pulp and paper applications. Experience with baghouse filters (BHF), selective catalytic reduction (SCR), or other flue gas treatment technologies is considered an advantage
- Ability to manage workload independently and deliver high-quality results under changing project conditions and tight deadlines
- Willingness and ability to travel globally for approximately 30-50 days per year, depending on project requirements
- Must be legally authorized to work in the United States. This position is NOT open to immigration sponsorship
What We Offer
This is a key role within our team, offering the opportunity to work on challenging international projects and contribute to industry-leading solutions. At Valmet, you'll be part of a global and collaborative organization where you can further develop your technical expertise, expand your professional skills, and make a meaningful impact. We provide a supportive environment, strong teamwork, and excellent long-term career development opportunities to help you grow and succeed.
All this comes with a competitive wage and a generous benefits package that includes a company funded pension plan, and 401k with company match.
Please note than any offer of employment is contingent upon a background check.
Where everything works together
Valmet is where the best talent from a wide variety of backgrounds comes together. With 20,000 professionals around the world, we are the leading global developer and supplier of technologies, automation and services for the pulp, paper, and energy industries, and serve an even wider base of process industries with our automation systems and flow control solutions. Our commitment to moving our customers’ performance forward requires creativity, technological innovations, service know-how - and above all, teamwork.
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