About this role
We at Yara are part of a global network, collaborating to profitably and responsibly solve some of the world's key challenges - resource scarcity, food insecurity and environmental change.
About the Unit
Yara Environmental Technologies, part of the global Yara Group, develops and delivers innovative emission control and environmental technologies for industrial applications worldwide. With a focus on air pollution reduction, decarbonization, and process optimization, the company helps create more sustainable industrial operations. The Stationary unit consists of around 60 employees across Austria, Poland, and Taiwan.
Responsibilities
The Project Lead Engineer ensures technical execution of client's contracts in view of time (time scheduling, deadlines), costs (together with PM), quality, scope (incl. claim management support) and risk management related to technical requirements, technical project management.
Engineering & Documentation: Manage a team of different discipline engineers inside a project to deliver the requested output.
Support in the development and implementation of the standardized and harmonized engineering practices. Preparing and checking technical specifications of equipment and services, technical offer comparison. Preparing and checking documentation/drawings.
Contract & Risk Management: Technical contract review, risk analysis, prepare project specific terms and conditions. Evaluate and raise technical and commercial risks during project execution to PM. Ensures high customer satisfaction, by providing prompt resolution of contract-based customers complaints or concerns. Ensure technical requirements are followed inside the project team, be the first technical contact person to client and supplier during project.
Project Execution & Support: Providing support during sales and project execution. Technically support projects during commissioning by back office and on site activities. Technical Clarification to Owner, Troubleshooting, together with PM.
Procurement & Interfaces: Control and manage interfaces of purchasing packages. Technically support of procurement activities.
Communication and interfaces with other disciplines/project team members.
Profile
Qualifications & Experience: University degree in engineering or similar education (e.g. higher technical school with working experience). 5-10 years experience in the field of engineering for investment projects with a proven experience on working in design engineering or execution of technical projects.
Skills & Competencies: Strong knowledge of engineering standards, technical specifications and quality assurance. Expertise in troubleshooting and technical clarifications. Good skilled in cross-functional communication, collaboration and client interaction.
Language, Digital Skills & Mobility: Fluent in English, both written and spoken. Additional language skills are considered a strong advantage. Proficient in Microsoft Office applications; experience with Autodesk Inventor is an advantage. Willingness to travel internationally and support project activities across multiple locations.
Additional Information
The position is located in Vienna/Austria in the Gasometer which is perfectly connected to public traffic.
The salary is based on the valid collective agreement (Kollektivvertrag Information und Consulting). Depending on the qualification and experience, there is a strong willingness for a significant overpayment.
Are you ready to challenge yourself and grow with us? Apply now and let’s build a smarter, more sustainable future together.
Please provide your application documents in German or English. In addition, please be aware that we only accept applications for the position through Yara’s job portal. All emails with application documents (e.g., resume, cover letter, reference letter, etc.) will be deleted due to GDPR rules.
Contact details
Wolfgang Neubacher, Team Lead Project Engineering
Maureen Hassenberg, People Business Partner
Apply no later than
25. November 2026
Knowledge grows through differences
Yara is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We believe that creating a diverse and inclusive work environment is not only the right thing, but also the smart thing to do. To deliver on this, Yara has firmly anchored Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DE&I) in our business strategy and has more than 400 employees worldwide involved in D&I ambassadors networks.
As part of our recruitment process, where permitted by local law, we may conduct reference and background checks. These checks will only be performed when deemed necessary for the nature of the job. Candidates will be informed by HR before any background checks are initiated.
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