Vacant job

Do you want to contribute to the sustainable energy supply of the future? AFRY is now looking for a Mechanical Designer specializing in hydropower. Here you will have a varied role with the opportunity to participate in national and international projects, drive societal development forward, and contribute to the company's continued growth as a leading Nordic actor. We conduct rolling selections, so we warmly welcome your application!

About the role

AFRY is a leading international company driving the transition towards a more sustainable society. With technical expertise, they help both companies and organizations develop and improve innovative solutions in areas such as industry, energy, infrastructure, and societal development.

As a Mechanical Designer, you will become part of AFRY's Hydro Nordics division, where you will work with your colleagues on the development of future hydropower solutions. You will be part of an engaged team where collaboration, technical competence, and development are in focus.

You will be employed as a consultant by Academic Work and work on behalf of AFRY. The assignment is long-term, and for the right person, there are good opportunities for further development within the company.

What we offer

• A long-term opportunity with a company shaping the future
• The chance to work on socially important and complex hydropower projects both nationally and internationally

Responsibilities

In this role, you will work on mechanical design for hydropower facilities and drive projects from preliminary studies to finished design documentation. The role involves close collaboration with both customers and colleagues across several technical fields.

You will primarily:

• Perform mechanical design and 3D modeling related to hydropower facilities
• Produce manufacturing documentation, technical drawings, and design documentation
• Conduct technical investigations, preliminary studies, and design assignments

We are looking for you who:

• Have a post-secondary education in a relevant field
• Have a few years of experience in mechanical design
• Have experience working independently with 3D modeling, drawing production, and manufacturing documentation
• Have experience with SolidWorks, Inventor, AutoCAD, or similar software
• Have good knowledge of Swedish and English, both spoken and written, as this is required in daily work
• Hold a valid driver's license (Category B)

It is an advantage if you have:

• Experience with strength calculations
• Previous work experience within hydropower, energy, or process industry

To succeed in the role, you have the following personal qualities:

• Goal-oriented
• Social
• Responsible

Great emphasis will be placed on your personal qualities. To succeed in the role, it is important that you thrive in a technology-oriented environment where you can use your problem-solving skills to find sustainable solutions. You work in a structured manner, take initiative, and have the ability to plan and drive multiple tasks in parallel. As a person, you are team-oriented and find it easy to build good relationships with both colleagues and customers.

Other information:

• Travel may occur to varying degrees in this position

A extract from the credit register will be requested prior to employment. Since the role may involve work within security-classified projects, drug testing and security clearance may become relevant during the assignment.

Our recruitment process

This recruitment process is handled by Academic Work, and our client's wish is that all questions regarding the position are sent to Academic Work.

We apply rolling selection and will remove the advertisement when a sufficient number of candidates have reached the final stage of the recruitment process. A CV is requested upon application. We do not use cover letters as a selection method, so one does not need to be attached. The recruitment process includes two selection tests: a personality test and a cognitive ability test. The tests are a tool to help find the candidate with the highest potential for the position, as well as to promote equality, diversity, and a fair recruitment process.