Company Description
Vattenfall Electricity Distribution AB is Vattenfall's electricity grid operations 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 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 is like to work here
About the Role
Would you like a meaningful job where you can make a real difference for both society and the energy transition? With us, you are part of a societally important operation with exciting projects, cutting-edge technology and colleagues who value each other.
We are now looking for several experienced Automation and Communication Engineers who want to be part of building the maintenance operations of the future!
We are facing one of Vattenfall Electricity Distribution's largest investments ever – a historic mobilization to build stronger, more resilient and completely independent capability within 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 ensure an electricity grid that can handle difficult conditions and deliver when it is needed most.
Responsibilities and Tasks
We are now looking for Automation and Communication Engineers who want to strengthen our technology department. We offer you independent and responsible work where you help ensure reliable and modern infrastructure in our facilities throughout the country. Here you will have good opportunities for both technical deepening and personal development in the role.
In the Technology & Control Systems Department, approximately 50 engineers work with specialized expertise in automation, communication, control equipment and design. Here you will meet colleagues who are passionate about technology, enjoy sharing their knowledge and take great responsibility for both quality and safety.
Your role as an Automation and Communication Engineer
Participate in preventive maintenance and troubleshooting of automation and communication equipment
Participate in projects for conversion and new construction of automation and communication solutions and ensure implementation of new, ongoing projects in the area
Be involved in developing design, purchasing materials, construction, implementation, installation and commissioning
Manage supplier and contractor contacts
Our work takes place in environments that sometimes involve high altitudes and potential risks, which means 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 overnight trips also occur.
Requirements Specification
Our working method is characterized by freedom with responsibility and as a person you are therefore 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 considers equivalent
Several years of experience working in telecommunications, automation or electrical power
Experience with technology such as fiber optics and radio-based communication, for example 4G and radio links, station bus-based networks according to the IEC61850 standard and IP-based networks
You communicate easily in both Swedish and English in writing and speech. Driving license category B is a requirement.
Additional qualifications 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 work and configuration of remote control and control equipment, for example RTUs and relay protection
Additional Information
We offer an exciting work day and a good balance in life 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 consideration for everyone. To ensure 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 Location
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 with your application. 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, however, it may take a little longer before you receive feedback on your application or answers to your questions – we appreciate your patience.
Working for Vattenfall means working with critical infrastructure. Therefore, many of our positions are security classified and you may be assigned to civil defense. If this position is security classified, a security vetting will be conducted before employment in accordance with the Security Protection Act. Any civil defense assignment takes place with support in the employment agreement and the Act on Total Defense Duty.Company Description
Vattenfall Electricity Distribution AB is Vattenfall's electricity grid operations 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 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 is like to work here
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