Technical Specialist in High Voltage Equipment

As a technical specialist, you hold one of Sweden's most important jobs. Do you want to be part of a dynamic workplace where you and competent colleagues truly make a difference for a sustainable and bright Sweden? Then this might be the job for you.

About the Position

In the role of technical specialist in high voltage equipment, you will primarily be responsible for the technical requirements for measuring transformers, disconnectors, circuit breakers, shunt capacitors, and surge arresters, together with other technical specialists in the field. The role also includes monitoring developments within the technical area.

The position will also involve:

• Support for management with condition assessments and failure investigations of primary equipment.
• Support for projects for new or renovation of substations.
• Review and updates of technical guidelines.

You will have the opportunity to develop within high voltage equipment from a facility owner's perspective and exchange experiences with colleagues who have been in the industry for a long time.

We are in a technically interesting and exciting time where society demands secure energy deliveries while sustainability is in focus. One of the challenges is the insulation gas SF6, which is to be phased out and replaced with sustainable alternatives, where we evaluate different options together with our suppliers. In the job as a technical specialist, you have the opportunity to participate in the development of the sustainable grid.

You will belong to the Substation and Equipment unit, which consists of 12 employees. The unit is responsible for the technical design of substations and primary equipment in Svenska kraftnät's stations, and supports both management and project operations with specialist expertise in these areas. The unit is responsible for the technical guidelines within the above areas.

About You

Requirements:

You demonstrate excellent collaboration skills and act professionally in contacts with both internal and external stakeholders. The role requires you to apply a holistic perspective while making qualified technical analyses within a complex operational area. You process and evaluate information in a structured and methodical way, and formulate solutions that are well-founded and appropriate. Furthermore, you work result-oriented and with high accuracy, with a clear awareness of goals, quality, and safety.

We place great importance on your personal qualities.

We are looking for someone with a degree in electrical engineering or energy systems equivalent to a university or master's degree. Furthermore, you have:

• Several years of work experience in the electrical power industry.
• Work experience with high voltage equipment; 72-420 kV.
• The ability to speak and write Swedish and English fluently.
• Driver's license B

It is preferable if you have:

• Experience in testing and maintenance work of high voltage equipment (72-420kV)
• Good knowledge of circuit breakers and/or shunt capacitor banks
• Good knowledge of applicable relevant norms and standards
• Longer work experience in the electrical power industry.

Good to Know

• The position is located in Stockholm/Sundbyberg, Västerås, Gothenburg, Sundsvall, Luleå, or Sollefteå. Other locations may be discussed.
• Possibility of remote work up to 50% #LI-hybrid
• Travel may occur a few times a year in this position, both domestically and internationally.
• Application deadline is April 10, 2026, we use selection questions instead of a personal letter.
• The position is a permanent employment
• Benefits | Svenska kraftnät

In this recruitment, we collaborate with Jefferson Wells. If you have questions, please contact the responsible recruitment consultant Tomas Löfgren at 08-764 25 85. Union representatives are Annika Ingeborn, SACO, 010 475 87 72 and Erica Midfjäll ST, 010 475 87 31. You can also reach us via email: [email protected]

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Additional Information

We have high demands on our employees' security and confidentiality awareness. Before a hiring decision is made, a security review according to the Security Protection Act (2018:585) will be conducted in cases where the position involves handling security-classified information or participating in security-sensitive activities. If the employment concerns a position in a security class, the security review will also include a background check and, in some cases, a special personal investigation.

For employment at Svenska kraftnät, it may be a requirement for Swedish citizenship in certain positions. With employment comes an obligation to be placed in wartime.

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