Company Description
Vattenfall Eldistribution AB is Vattenfall's electricity grid business and one of Sweden's largest electricity distribution companies. We are responsible for critical infrastructure that distributes electricity to more than 900,000 businesses and households. As an employee with us, you contribute every day to making society function and to secure electricity supply for future generations. Together we are building the electricity grid of the future and enabling the transition to a sustainable society. Read more about what it's like to work here
About the Role
Do you want a meaningful job where you can make a real difference for both society and the energy transition? With us, you are part of a socially important operation with exciting projects, cutting-edge technology and colleagues who value each other.
We are now looking for several experienced Automation and Communications Engineers who want to be part of building tomorrow's maintenance operations!
We are facing one of Vattenfall Eldistribution's largest investments ever – a historic mobilization to build stronger, more resilient and entirely independent capability in maintenance and repair. At a time when the outside world is placing ever higher demands on robustness and durability, we are taking decisive steps to secure an electricity grid that can handle difficult conditions and delivers when needed most.
Responsibilities and Tasks
We are now looking for Automation and Communications Engineers who want to strengthen our technical department. We offer you free and responsible work where you help ensure reliable and modern infrastructure in our facilities throughout the country. Here you have good opportunities for both technical specialization and personal development in the role.
In the Technology & Control Systems Department, approximately 50 engineers work with specialist expertise in automation, communications, control equipment and design. Here you meet colleagues who are passionate about technology, enjoy sharing their knowledge and take great responsibility for both quality and safety.
Your role as Automation and Communications Engineer
Participate in preventive maintenance and troubleshooting of automation and communications equipment
Participate in projects for retrofitting and new construction of automation and communications solutions and ensure implementation of new, ongoing projects in the area
Assist in developing design, procuring materials, construction, implementation, installation and commissioning
Manage supplier and contractor contacts
Our work takes place in environments that sometimes involve high heights and potential risks, which means that safety and risk awareness are always at the center. At the same time, our daily work is characterized by collaboration, problem-solving and the opportunity to work close to the technology that keeps Sweden's electricity grid running. Travel is a natural part of the work, mostly during the day but travel with overnight stays occurs.
Requirements Specification
Our approach is characterized by freedom under responsibility and as a person you are driven by taking on challenges, solving problems and achieving set goals. Since you will have contact with both internal and external contacts, we are looking for someone who is service-oriented and enjoys working both independently and in close collaboration with colleagues.
In addition to your personal qualities, we would like you to have:
Education in telecommunications, automation or electrical power, or equivalent practical experience that the employer deems equivalent
Several years of experience working in telecommunications, automation or electrical power
Experience with technologies such as fiber optics and radio-based communications, for example 4G and radio links, station bus-based networks according to the IEC61850 standard and IP-based networks
You find it easy to express yourself in both Swedish and English in writing and speech. Driving license category B is a requirement.
Additional merits we value:
Experience from the electrical power industry
Experience of previously leading projects or work, preferably as a project manager, or alternatively work experience as a coordinator in the industry
Practical experience with remote control and control equipment, for example RTUs and protective relays
Additional Information
We offer an exciting working day and a good work-life balance at an attractive workplace with good opportunities for development. We work in a safe and motivating work environment with a strong and positive culture characterized by care for everyone. To help you thrive, we offer opportunities for continuous learning, good working conditions and a wide range of employee benefits - Read more about our benefits here.
Work Locations
Trollhättan, Åmål, Borås, Gothenburg, Skövde, Motala, Linköping, Kimstad, Sköldinge, Nyköping, Södertälje and surrounding areas.
Contact Persons
For more information about the position, contact Department Manager Christian Falck, [email protected]. For questions about the recruitment process, contact recruiter Johanna Sperling, [email protected].
Trade union representatives for this position are Christian Ericsson, Ledarna, Anne-Marie Sjöbohm, Akademikerna, Jan-Olof Eriksson, Unionen, Ulf Tengman, SEKO. All contact persons can be reached via Vattenfall's switchboard 08-739 50 00.
Welcome to submit your application by August 9, 2026! We do not accept personal letters in applications. You apply quickly and easily by answering selection questions and attaching your CV. We only accept applications through our website.
We work with continuous selection. During the vacation period, it may take a little longer before you receive feedback on your application or answers to your questions – thank you for your patience.
Working at Vattenfall means working with socially critical infrastructure. Therefore, many of our positions are classified as security-sensitive and you may be subject to war mobilization. If this position is classified as security-sensitive, a security clearance will be conducted before employment, in accordance with the Security Protection Act. Any war mobilization will be carried out with the support of the employment contract and the Act on Total Defense Obligation.Company Description
Vattenfall Eldistribution AB is Vattenfall's electricity grid business and one of Sweden's largest electricity distribution companies. We are responsible for critical infrastructure that distributes electricity to more than 900,000 businesses and households. As an employee with us, you contribute every day to making society function and to secure electricity supply for future generations. Together we are building the electricity grid of the future and enabling the transition to a sustainable society. Read more about what it's like to work here
About the Role
Do you want a…