Control System Engineer

Vattenfall AB · Full-time

Borås, Sweden

Company Description Vattenfall Services Nordic AB builds, maintains, and develops energy solutions for energy and electrical facilities. 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 major investments in the energy transition. Working with us means you are part of a socially important operation and ensure 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 future-oriented industry with a strong focus on a sustainable future. We need more energy heroes, and now we are looking for Control System Engineers who want to be part of the journey toward a fossil-free life! Is that you? Together we make a difference, for the entire society. Your Role as a Control System Engineer As a Control System Engineer, you will be part of a larger group of engineers distributed across Sweden. You will work at our customers' electrical power stations with tasks including: Maintenance testing of relay protection Commissioning, configuration, and testing of control systems Troubleshooting and relay changes Work with remote controls and other station equipment Minor design adaptations in connection with commissionings The role offers a varied day-to-day where you work both independently and together with colleagues, customers, and other specialists in electrical power. You will become part of the Technology business area where we are approximately 170 engineers distributed across the country, which provides access to a large knowledge base. You will have good opportunities to take internal training courses, broaden your expertise, and work with all types of control equipment at voltage levels from 0.4 kV to 400 kV. Business travel is a natural part of the work. Job Requirements We know that you will develop together with us. But we would like to see that you already have: A post-secondary electrical power education or equivalent work experience in electrical power At least one year of experience working with control systems, testing, or relay protection A valid driver's license (B category) Swedish is our primary working language and you therefore need very good skills in both speaking and writing. We also see that you have good knowledge of English, especially in reading and writing It is meritious if you also have experience with: Voltage levels 130–400 kV IEC 61850 Design adaptations We are looking for someone who is motivated by working with complex issues and who enjoys finding solutions together with others. You thrive in a role where you can combine technical expertise with collaboration and knowledge sharing, and you are happy to contribute to a positive and supportive work environment. To succeed in the role, you need to be able to plan and prioritize your work in a structured way while remaining responsive to the needs of the business and our customers. Our way of working is characterized by freedom with responsibility. Safety is always in focus as we work in potentially hazardous environments. Additional Information What 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 like a family, where employee safety, well-being, and collaboration 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 power a sustainable life. Work Location: Borås, Gothenburg, Jönköping, or Trollhättan. For more information about the position, contact recruiting manager Richard Bagge, 072-465 34 71 or [email protected]. For questions about the recruitment process, contact recruiter Angeliqa Haapanen, [email protected] Union representatives are Torbjörn Blom (Akademikerna), Magnus Tjergefors (Ledarna), Johan Larsson (SEKO), and Conny Jansson (Unionen). You can reach all of them via Vattenfall's switchboard, 08 739 50 00. Welcome to submit your application by September 22, 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. Working at Vattenfall means working with socially important infrastructure. Therefore, many of our positions are security classified and you may be subject to war assignment. If this position is security classified, a security vetting will be conducted before employment, in accordance with the Security Protection Act. Any war assignment is made with support in the employment contract and the Total Defense Act. In addition to security vetting, drug testing is conducted. At Vattenfall, we value being active, positive, open, and safety-conscious. We seek employees who share our vision and can help strengthen 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 the same opportunities and rights regardless of age, ethnic or cultural background, gender identity, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or functional variation. Read more about how we work with diversity and inclusion here