Water is our most vital resource, and a secure water supply is crucial for Gotland's future. Within the Water and Waste department, we work every day to ensure a safe and sustainable water and wastewater supply for Gotland's collective.
We are responsible for the development, renewal, and operation of facilities such as water sources, waterworks, wastewater treatment plants, pumping stations, pipe networks, landfills, and recycling centers. In total, we are approximately 130 employees working together for Gotland's sustainable development.
We are now seeking a SCADA Engineer for the Planning and Development Works unit (PUV) with placement in Visby. The unit is responsible for planning and engineering both new facilities and renewal of waterworks, wastewater treatment plants, pumping stations, and pressure booster stations. We also manage projects that form the basis for strategic decisions regarding Region Gotland's current and future water and wastewater supply.
The assignment also includes work related to Gotland's water sources, such as water protection areas and permit processes for water extraction. The unit is also responsible for developing and expanding control, regulation, and monitoring systems within water and wastewater operations.
With us, you will work in an organization with high expertise, strong commitment, and a culture where collaboration and responsibility are in focus. We offer meaningful work where you contribute to vital public infrastructure. As an employee, you will also receive benefits such as wellness hours, wellness allowance, and flexible working arrangements.
Your responsibilities
As a SCADA Engineer, you are responsible for the development, management, and optimization of our control systems. The role combines technical specialist work with strategic development of system architecture and functionality.
You develop and configure the SCADA system structure, process graphics, alarm handling, trends, and reports, and work with standardization of functions and procedures. The work also includes integration with PLCs, RTUs, databases, and external systems, as well as communication solutions and network protocols.
You contribute to high operational reliability through robust design, redundancy, and work with cybersecurity. The role also includes testing, commissioning, upgrades, and troubleshooting during operational disruptions. You develop technical guidelines and documentation and participate in the long-term development of the control environment.
The work is conducted in close collaboration with water and wastewater engineers, IT specialists, operations, and external vendors.
Who are you?
We are looking for someone with an academic engineering degree or equivalent in automation, electrical engineering, or a similar field, and experience with SCADA systems and system integration. A valid driver's license is required, and you must be proficient in Swedish, both spoken and written.
It is advantageous if you have knowledge of PLC programming, communication protocols, and processes from water and wastewater operations or process industry. Experience with cybersecurity in critical infrastructure is also valuable.
As a person, you are structured, analytical, and responsible. You work methodically with quality, testing, and documentation and have a strong focus on operational reliability and long-term solutions. You collaborate well and communicate clearly with both technical specialists and operations.
Selection may begin before the final application deadline.
Why choose Region Gotland?
We are the island's largest employer – with over 200 different professions and 7,000 employees in Sweden's only combined region and municipality. Together, we are developing a sustainable, safe, and thriving Gotland for all who live on and visit the island.
Gotland offers a rich cultural life, magnificent nature, and a creative entrepreneurial spirit. Over 61,000 people have chosen to call Gotland home year-round. If you are not one of us yet but curious about becoming one, learn more about life on the island at www.gotland.com/flytta-hit
We care about our employees and are proud of our benefits. Learn more at www.gotland.se/formaner
On the Instagram account @viarregiongotland you can follow our employees and see the breadth of our various operations.
Our recruitment process
We use a competence-based recruitment method and therefore place great emphasis on personal suitability in accordance with the competencies described in this announcement. In this way, we also actively work to prevent discrimination.
We prioritize safety and quality in our recruitment, and you may therefore be subject to background checks prior to employment. If applicable, you will receive more information from the recruiter. An ID document and certificate of good conduct must always be presented.
The position is filled subject to it not needing to be offered to employees with preferential rights.Water is our most vital resource, and a secure water supply is crucial for Gotland's future. Within the Water and Waste department, we work every day to ensure a safe and sustainable water and wastewater supply for Gotland's collective.
We are responsible for the development, renewal, and operation of facilities such as water sources, waterworks, wastewater treatment plants, pumping stations, pipe networks, landfills, and recycling centers. In total, we are approximately 130 employees working together for Gotland's sustainable development.
We are now seeking a SCADA Engineer for the Planning…