Civil Site Coordinator

Location:

Vaasa, Ostrobothnia, Finland

Job ID:

R0149580

Date Posted:

2026-11-09

Company Name:

HITACHI ENERGY FINLAND OY

Profession (Job Category):

Engineering & Science

Job Schedule: 

Full time

Remote:

No

Job Description:

The opportunity

Are you ready to play an important role in delivering the infrastructure that enables the energy transition?

We are looking for a Civil Site Coordinator to join our Nordic Site Management organization at Hitachi Energy. In this role, you will coordinate civil construction activities and contribute to the successful delivery of Grid Integration and substation projects across Finland, Sweden and Denmark.

You will work closely with Site Managers, project teams, contractors and other stakeholders, helping ensure that civil works are planned and executed safely, efficiently and to a high standard. This is an excellent opportunity to work in an international project environment and contribute to some of the key projects shaping the future of the Nordic power grid.

The position can be based in Finland (Helsinki, Tampere or Vaasa), Sweden (Västerås, Ludvika or Stockholm) or Denmark (Middelfart or Ballerup). Depending on the project phase, the role involves travel to project sites approximately 2–3 days per week in Finland, Sweden or Denmark.

How you’ll make an impact

• Coordinate civil construction activities for projects across Finland, Sweden and Denmark.
• Support Site Managers throughout project execution and help ensure smooth site operations.
• Coordinate interfaces between civil and electrical disciplines.
• Support resource planning and workforce coordination according to project needs.
• Participate in tendering, constructability reviews and execution planning.
• Support inspections, handovers and preparations for commissioning.
• Work closely with project teams, contractors and other stakeholders to ensure effective coordination.
• Promote a strong safety culture and high-quality performance across project sites.

Your background

• You have a technical education in Civil Engineering, Construction Management or a related field.
• You have experience in substation, infrastructure, energy, construction or industrial projects.
• You have strong coordination, communication and collaboration skills.
• You are comfortable working with several stakeholders in an international project environment.
• You are proactive, structured and able to adapt to changing project needs.
• Fluent written and spoken skills in local language. Strong skills in English.
• You are willing and able to travel regularly across Finland, Sweden and Denmark.

More about us
Ready for a new exciting challenge? Apply for the position by 4 December 2026. Please note that we will initiate interviews as candidates apply and the position will be filled and closed as soon as a suitable candidate is found.

For more information about this role, please contact Veikko Sahlman, Head of Site Management, at +358 40 187 2456.

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