Project Engineer

Description

This role suits a recent graduate or early-career engineer who wants to build a career in engineering project delivery.

You will work alongside experienced engineers on projects from planning and design through testing, installation and commissioning.

The position takes place in an international, technology-focused setting and offers room to build technical skills and hands-on project experience.

Responsibilities

• Keep engineering deliverables complete and accurate throughout the project lifecycle.
• Take part in designing, testing and verifying substation automation and control solutions.
• Test HMI and SCADA applications, including MicroSCADA-based solutions and similar platforms.
• Help with commissioning, working remotely or on site when needed.
• Verify control systems, communication networks and operator interfaces in test setups and project deliveries.
• Write and run manual and automated test programs.
• Coordinate and follow up engineering work across disciplines so projects succeed.
• Support project planning, risk assessments and resource coordination.
• Prepare and maintain project documents, technical reports and engineering deliverables.
• Help uphold safety standards and support risk reduction work.
• Work with customers, contractors, suppliers and internal stakeholders toward project goals.
• Contribute to continuous improvement and to the development of engineering processes and best practices.

Requirements

• You hold a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Automation Engineering, Control Systems Engineering or another relevant technical field.
• You are early in your career or have up to 3 years of relevant work experience.
• Experience, study or a strong interest in substation automation, station control systems or SCADA solutions is highly valued.
• Knowledge of IEC 61850 and industrial communication protocols is a strong advantage.
• Background in electrical control systems and SCADA/DCS systems is meritorious.
• You need experience or interest in control systems, OT network setup and operator interface design, which is required.
• Scripting or programming skills and tools such as Azure DevOps are an advantage.
• Understanding of electric power systems is a plus.
• You take initiative, solve problems proactively and deliver to expectations.
• You work well in a team and with several stakeholders.
• You communicate clearly and explain technical concepts, facts and practices well.
• Fluency in written and spoken English is required.

Conditions

Location: Vaesteras, Vastmanland County, Sweden.

Full-time position.

Hybrid work model; Remote: no.

Job ID R0147862, posted 2026-10-28.

Employer: the company's Swedish entity.

Profession: Engineering & Science.

Benefits vary by job grade, location and contract type and are subject to local regulations.

Pre-employment background checks are run, and some roles may require more thorough screening such as enhanced criminal history, sanctions or, where legally permitted, credit checks, with candidates notified and asked for consent first.

Benefits

• A collective agreement and occupational pension, with the option to exchange salary for pension (for ITP1 and ITP2 roles).
• Group life insurance plus additional insurance cover.
• Flex-time and reduced working hours under the time bank.
• Hybrid work and an allowance for setting up a home workspace, agreed with your line manager.
• Health care and a wellness allowance.
• Health insurance covering dental care, plus an allowance for glasses and contact lenses; employees pay 140 SEK per month through salary deduction.
• Psychological support program.
• Supplementary pay during parental leave.
• Training and education programs for professional development.
• Internal career moves within Sweden and globally.
• Employee portal giving access to thousands of deals.