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Are you an experienced control systems designer looking to work on technically advanced power projects that are crucial for the future of energy supply? Do you want to take a key role in projects within 10–400 kV where your technical expertise truly makes a difference?

We are now recruiting on behalf of our client for a Senior Control Systems Designer (Electrical Designer) to their headquarters in Västerås.

The recruitment process is managed by Futuria People, specialists in competence supply for the energy and technology sector. All inquiries regarding the position should be directed to the responsible recruitment consultant at Futuria People.

About the Client

The client is a leading Nordic provider of turnkey electrical and automation solutions within electricity distribution, industry, as well as wind, solar, hydro, and thermal power. With approximately 500 employees and 35 years of experience, the group combines specialist expertise with financial stability and long-term commitment.

In Sweden, they are currently in an expansion phase. The organization consists of a highly specialized team with strong technical competence and short decision-making paths. Here, you find both the flexibility and proximity of a smaller company – and the strength and resources of a Nordic group behind you.

The culture is characterized by trust, engagement, and a strong sense of community where colleagues support each other and share knowledge. The company places great importance on employee well-being and offers secure, collective agreement terms, generous benefits, and good opportunities for competence development and internal career advancement.

They are now strengthening their Swedish organization with a senior control systems designer who wants to help develop the future of power plants.

About the Role

As a Senior Control Systems Designer (10–400 kV), you will work with electrical design of control systems for substations and transformer stations. You will take full responsibility for parts of – or the entire – control system and ensure that the technical solution meets contracts, laws, regulations, and applicable standards.

You will work closely with the technical project manager and other specialists regarding overall design, technical choices, quality assurance, and cost-effectiveness. The role also involves self-checking of completed work and reviewing colleagues' designs.

You will be involved in tendering work, contribute to the development of technical working methods, and help further develop the use of design tools such as Eplan.

Travel may be required in the position, as well as participation in FAT, SAT, and commissioning.

Examples of Responsibilities

• Electrical design for substations 10–400 kV

• Preparation of:

  • Overview diagrams (single line diagrams)

  • Function and interlocking diagrams

  • Product and installation circuit diagrams

  • Production documentation

  • Installation documentation

  • Documentation for testing and commissioning

• Integration with existing and new control systems

• Modernization and upgrading of control systems, for example in hydropower

• Review of documentation from partners, suppliers, and subcontractors

• Ensure that project timelines are adhered to within agreed frameworks

• Support sales during the bidding phase

We are looking for someone who

This is a role for you who has a strong commitment to the power industry and wants to drive technological development forward together with competent colleagues.

• At least 5 years of experience in control systems design for transformer/reception stations 10–400 kV

• Experience working with control systems in areas such as hydropower or station projects

• Experience reading, understanding, and updating existing technical documentation

• Experience in modernization and upgrading of control systems

• Familiarity with FAT, SAT, and commissioning

• Good knowledge of Eplan, Master Concept, E3, or equivalent

• Very good knowledge of Swedish and good knowledge of English

It is important that you are structured, quality-conscious, and thrive in an environment where collaboration, openness, and technical excellence are valued. You take responsibility for your deliveries and have the ability to work independently while contributing to the team's overall success.

You are offered

• A key role in a growing company within energy and electrification

• The opportunity to work on technically advanced and socially critical projects

• An organization with high specialist competence and short decision-making paths

• Flexible working conditions and the possibility of remote work

• Collective agreement terms and competitive conditions

• Good opportunities for competence development and internal career advancement

Other Information

Start: By agreement Scope: Full-time Location: Västerås

The recruitment process is managed by Futuria People, but the employment will be directly with the client. Selection and interviews are ongoing.

If you have questions about the position, please contact the responsible recruitment consultant:

Sofie Andersson

[email protected]

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Interviews are ongoing. Welcome with your application!

Futuria People is a comprehensive partner in competence supply. Finalists in the category of Recruitment Company of the Year 2025 and awarded Recruitment Company of the Year 2022 in Sweden at the industry gala Recruitment Awards.