Renewable energy jobs at Despro Engineering Oy

Despro has been involved in notable projects such as the Uusnivala BESS project, which has a capacity of 55 MW / 110 MWh and is currently under development. They also serve as Owner's Engineer for the Simo BESS project, showcasing their expertise in battery storage. Additionally, Despro supports wind farm projects across their lifecycle, including network topologies, connection solutions, development, design, construction management, and maintenance. Their key clients include Finnish utilities like Elenia, Vatajankosken Sähkö, and Helen Sähköverkko Oy, as well as data center operators and industrial firms (source: despro.fi). Geographic presence is concentrated in Finland with 12 offices and expansion into Northern Europe, evidenced by memberships in the Finnish Data Center Association and Hydrogen Cluster (source: fdca.fi).

In December 2024, Despro established a new Industrial Division headquartered in Tampere, led by Jarkko Heikura, targeting sectors such as process/chemical, food/pharmaceutical, and energy production with sustainable solutions for energy efficiency and carbon reduction. This strategic move aligns with CEO Antti Savolainen's growth strategy for higher-quality, environmentally friendly offerings. Despro also joined the Finnish Data Center Association, expanding its datacenter services for project development and construction management. The company actively participates in events like EnergyWeek 2025, showcasing leadership from its management team (source: despro.fi).

Despro hires across various engineering roles, including power engineering, telecommunications, HVAC/fire protection, and project management, with active recruitment for its growing team of over 130 experts. The company culture emphasizes staff well-being, inclusion, trust, and teamwork, supported by ISO 45001 occupational safety practices. Employee satisfaction is regularly measured alongside client feedback, and benefits include a healthy work environment and professional development opportunities, although specific perks like salaries are not publicly detailed (source: despro.fi).