Electrical Power Engineer - Control Systems, Regional Network

Company Description Vattenfall Eldistribution AB is Vattenfall's electricity distribution business and one of Sweden's largest power 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 ensuring a 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 to make a real difference in Sweden's energy transition and help achieve climate goals? We are undergoing a historic transformation and facing extensive electrification of society. One way we are doing this is by increasing our investments in our electricity grid. To accomplish this, we need more engaged employees in the Facility Investments unit who work on our investment projects in local and regional networks. As a senior electrical power engineer in substation technology, you will be one of our technical experts and an important specialist resource in some of the largest investments in the Swedish transmission and distribution network. This role is suitable for you if you have several years of experience with substations and power installations and want to influence technical solutions from design to commissioning. We promise that you will be challenged with exciting and complex issues. The Project Technology Substations department is responsible for ensuring technical content in planning and execution of facility investments and delivers specialized technical expertise to the business. With a focus on technology, we are involved in developing practical solutions to technical challenges in operations, development, and facility construction. Your main responsibility will be to provide specialist expertise to the investment operations, which means acting as a technical specialist and advisor on complex investment projects, as well as contributing expert knowledge in technical decisions, risk assessments, and facility design. Your work tasks include: - Ensuring the quality of new facilities and that facility design is optimal - Participating in bid evaluations regarding the station's technical functions - Reviewing technical design and verifying implementation during factory testing - Acting as responsible representative during commissioning testing and startups, and ensuring that the facility meets the requirements in the technical specification and Vattenfall's Technical Guidelines - Collaborating with other departments within the Facility Investments unit Travel to projects in northern Sweden will occur, as well as occasional travel abroad. Qualification Requirements To succeed in this role, we see that you have at least 5 years of relevant experience in the electrical power field, preferably with a focus on substations, control systems, or relay protection. You have an engineering degree in electrical power technology or have acquired equivalent competence through work experience. Other competencies: - Have worked with a variety of electrical power issues and are familiar with the electricity grid's structure and function, preferably with a focus on fault disconnection and control equipment systems - Fluent in speaking and writing in both Swedish and English - Class B driver's license It is meritorious if you have experience with: - Relay protection testing We are looking for you who thrive in a role where you can use your analytical abilities and collaborate with others. You are driven by curiosity and want to constantly learn more about technology and how it can be used in the best way to provide good technical support in projects. Additional Information With us you have the opportunity to work in a corporate culture where we strive to be open, active, and positive with work tasks that develop and challenge you. The health and wellbeing of our employees and partners is important to us. A good working environment is fundamental to everything we do and safety always comes first. For us, it is important that your personal values align with our culture characterized by making each other better, staying ahead of the curve, and keeping our promises. To ensure your satisfaction, we offer opportunities for continuous learning, good working conditions, and a wide range of employee benefits. Read more about our benefits here. Work Location: Luleå, Umeå, or Jokkmokk For more information about the position, contact recruiting manager Linus Alström, [email protected] For questions about the recruitment process, contact recruiter Jessica Petersson, [email protected] Union representatives for this position are Christian Ericsson, Ledarna, Anne-Marie Sjöbohm, Akademikerna, Jan-Olof Eriksson, Unionen, Ulf Tengman, SEKO. All contacts can be reached via Vattenfall's switchboard 08-739 50 00. Welcome to submit your application no later than August 31, 2026. We only accept applications via our website. We do not accept personal letters in applications. Apply quickly and easily by answering selection questions and attaching your CV. Working within Vattenfall means working with critical infrastructure. Therefore, many of our positions are security classified and you may be subject to civil conscription in the event of war. Vattenfall Eldistribution is part of Sweden's critical infrastructure, therefore many of our positions are security classified. If this position is security classified, a security vetting will be conducted before employment, in accordance with the Security Protection Act. We look forward to your application!

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