Commissioning Manager for Large Substation Projects

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Company Description Vattenfall Services Nordic AB builds, maintains, and develops energy solutions for power and electrical installations. We develop Sweden's energy infrastructure to create a sustainable future where we find new innovations that contribute to a sustainable society. We work with many different customers and suppliers, which involves large investments in the energy transition. With us, you work in a socially important business and ensure that everything functions properly. Curious about our daily work? Follow us on social media! Linkedin – Vattenfall Services Nordic AB Instagram – Vattenfallservices Together we create Sweden's safest workplace! About the Role Do you want to become an important part of the energy transition? Vattenfall Services is Sweden's leading contracting company in the energy and electrical power sector, and we develop Sweden's energy infrastructure! With us, you work in a forward-looking industry with a strong focus on a sustainable future. We need more energy heroes, and now we are looking for a Commissioning Manager for large substation projects who wants to be part of the journey! Is that you? Together, we make a difference for society as a whole. As Commissioning Manager, you will be part of the Projects unit. The project operations are responsible for driving our larger substation projects from tender to operational facility. We are established in several locations and run projects throughout the country. Our customers are primarily the larger grid operators, and the projects cover all voltage levels from 10kV up to 400kV. In the projects, we work with the latest technology from several of the industry's leading suppliers, which provides an interesting and educational daily work experience. What does a Commissioning Manager for large substation projects do with us? The position primarily involves working with commissioning of our larger projects, but assignments within smaller projects and maintenance may also occur. Testing before commissioning includes all types of control equipment such as protective relays, RTUs, automation systems, local power supplies, and more. The focus will be on larger substation projects at voltage levels of 130kV and 400kV. The role includes responsibility for and coordination of testing when multiple engineers are working on the same project. Within the scope of the projects, you report to the project manager. You have the technical responsibility, and the project manager has the commercial responsibility. The role involves extensive travel within Sweden. Both day trips and longer trips occur. Examples of tasks/responsibilities included: Ensure technical function and contract compliance Support the project with technical questions throughout the project Review of design documents such as single-line diagrams, relay block diagrams, circuit diagrams, and more Configuration of protective relays, including communication configuration via, for example, IEC61850 Establishment of testing plans Coordination of testing work when multiple engineers are on site Compilation of testing protocols Responsibility for communication regarding technical matters with the project manager Be a mentor to junior staff members Requirements Specification We are looking for you who are analytical and enjoy solving complex problems. For you, nothing is impossible! You are well versed in the field and would like to share your knowledge with your colleagues. Taking on a task and completing it together with the project group is self-evident for you. We know that you will develop together with us. But we would like you to already have: Experience with commissioning of control systems for substations or hydroelectric power stations Experience with configuration of protective relays Competence regarding communication via IEC61850 A post-secondary electrical power education or equivalent work experience within electrical power Good IT and computer skills Good knowledge of Swedish and English, both spoken and written B-level driving license is a requirement Meritorious: Leadership experience Experience mentoring junior engineers Additional Information We Offer After several decades in the energy industry, we know that our employees are our most important and valuable asset. Therefore, we offer you a varied working day with great opportunities for personal and professional development. We are a large and secure employer that still feels family-like, where employee safety, wellbeing, and cooperation are important parts of our corporate culture! At Vattenfall Services, you can make a difference, and together we take responsibility for a sustainable energy transition. Together, we provide power for a sustainable life. Location: Flexible placement. For example, Stockholm, Västerås, Jönköping, Malmö, Trollhättan, Sundsvall, Umeå, or Luleå. Please indicate your preferred placement location in your application. Home-based work may become relevant. For more information about the position, contact recruiting manager Björn Winberg, [email protected]. For questions about the recruitment process, contact recruiter Lea Skånberg, [email protected]. Union representatives are Torbjörn Blom (Akademikerna), Magnus Tjergefors (Ledarna), Johan Larsson (SEKO), and Christel Karlsson (Unionen). You can reach all of them via Vattenfall's switchboard, 08 739 50 00. Welcome to submit your application by June 21, 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 via our website. Working at Vattenfall means working with socially important infrastructure. Therefore, many of our positions are security-classified, and you may be subject to war placement. If this position is security-classified, a security clearance will be conducted before employment in accordance with the Security Protection Act. Any war placement occurs with support in the employment contract and the Total Defense Act. In addition to security clearance, drug testing is performed. At Vattenfall, we value being active, positive, open, and safety-conscious. We seek employees who share our vision and can contribute to strengthening our corporate culture. We are convinced that diversity contributes to building a more profitable and attractive company and strive to be good role models when it comes to diversity. Vattenfall actively works to ensure that all employees have equal opportunities and rights regardless of age, ethnic or cultural background, gender identity, religion/faith, sexual orientation, or functional variation. Learn more about how we work with diversity and inclusion here.

Overview

Type

job

Status

active

Visibility

public

City

SUNDSVALL

GPS

62.403514334285, 17.347671230663copyopen in

Email

[email protected]

Phone

08 739 50 00

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2

Published

2. 6. 2026

Edited

21. 6. 2026

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