Electrical Grid Planner at VB Energi

Vattenfall AB · plný úvazek

Svetsarevägen 4, Ludvika, Švédsko

Company Description VB Energi Group is an environmentally and occupationally certified energy company headquartered in Ludvika. The operation, with approximately 85 employees, encompasses district heating, electricity distribution, and operation of hydroelectric power stations. The company's principal owners are Ludvika Municipality and Fagersta Municipality. For more information, please visit our website at vbenergi.se. About the Role Would you like to help develop the electrical grid of the future? At VB Energi, you'll have the opportunity to work with critical infrastructure and contribute to the energy transition in the Ludvika and Fagersta areas. We are responsible for the operation, maintenance, and development of the electrical network that supplies households, businesses, and public services with safe and reliable electricity. The electrical grid is a central component of the future energy system, and we continuously invest to meet increasing demands for capacity, supply reliability, and sustainability. We are now seeking several new colleagues who want to take a key role in our investment projects and help develop the electrical grid of the future together with our other team members. At VB Energi, you won't be just one of many. You'll have the opportunity to work close to decision-making, influence solutions, and follow projects from idea and planning through to completion. You'll become part of a dedicated team consisting of project managers, engineers, and planners within electrical networks, with close collaboration with execution organizations and external contractors. We work on projects in both local networks and regional networks 0.4-145kV, which gives the role exciting breadth. Together, we drive the company's investment projects and work to ensure a robust and future-proof electrical grid for our customers. We offer a varied daily routine where you combine technology, economics, coordination, and problem-solving while contributing to the development of a critical infrastructure operation. About the Role As a planner, you are responsible for creating the conditions for successful implementation of our electrical network projects. You work close to the operations and are an important link between planning and execution. The role includes, among other things: Engineering and planning of investment, reinvestment, and customer connection projects Development of technical solutions, work materials, and construction documents Creation of material lists and cost estimates Field visits, surveys, and technical investigations Contact with landowners, customers, authorities, and contractors Management of permits and required documentation Coordination with contractors prior to construction Support to project managers during project implementation Updating and quality assurance of installation documentation We work in the NIS system dpPower Requirements We are looking for someone with: Post-secondary education in electrical engineering or equivalent experience Experience from the electrical grid industry, for example as a planner, engineer, project manager, or distribution electrician Knowledge of distribution networks and electrical installations Experience with GIS or documentation systems Good computer skills Driver's license (Category B) Strong Swedish language skills, both spoken and written Merits Knowledge of EBR ESA training Experience with land and permit matters Experience with investment projects in the energy sector Who Are You? To succeed in this role, you are someone who takes responsibility, works structurally, and has the ability to drive matters forward. You enjoy multiple points of contact and build good relationships both internally and externally. We also believe that you: Are solution-oriented and analytical Have good customer and business focus Are thorough and quality-conscious Enjoy working both independently and in a team Want to contribute to the development of the operation and our working methods Additional Information We Offer An opportunity to be part of a team that works together for safe and stable operations, thereby contributing to our customers' delivery of environmentally friendly energy. You'll have a varied day-to-day experience with challenging tasks and opportunities to develop both yourself and the operation by participating in various projects and working on improvements. Beyond being part of shaping the smart energy society of the future, we offer a workplace with excellent opportunities for development. We encourage those who want to advance and explore new areas within the company. With our career and development model, we want to provide clarity about the opportunities you have to develop in the direction you wish. It is important that your whole life works well, so we care that our employees experience a good balance between work and leisure. Work Location: Ludvika For more information about the position, contact the recruiting manager: Sofie Jansson, [email protected], 0240-87620. For questions about the recruitment process, contact recruiter Kajsa Loman, [email protected]. Union representatives are Torbjörn Jonsson (Unionen), Mikael Boström (Sveriges Ingenjörer), and Pertti Palonto (SEKO). You can reach them through the switchboard at 0240-876 00. Welcome to submit your application no later than September 23, 2026. Selection and interviews will take place after the application deadline. We only accept applications through our website. We do not accept personal letters in applications. Apply quickly and easily by answering selection questions and attaching your CV. We are convinced that diversity contributes to building a more profitable and attractive company and strive to be good role models regarding diversity. VB Energi 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. We look forward to your application!