Power Systems Design Engineer

Company Description AFRY is a leading European company with global reach in engineering, design, and consulting. We are 18,000 dedicated experts in infrastructure, industry, energy, and digitalization, creating sustainable solutions for future generations. At our office in Umeå, we currently have nearly two hundred employees with diverse competencies in industry, infrastructure, and community development. Our electrical power section consists of both senior and junior colleagues who together form a section with broad expertise, particularly in industrial electrical power. Our work culture is inclusive, with leaders who support your development and dare to think big. We care about each other and place great importance on enjoying work with colleagues, both during and outside working hours. Job Description AFRY Industry is now seeking more competent employees in Umeå - Become part of the team! To strengthen our commitment in the north, we need to expand our operations with more design engineers and project managers in Electrical Power. Would you like to work with medium-voltage installations in a high-tech industrial environment? We are seeking an electrical power project engineer with experience or strong interest in medium-voltage systems in industrial settings. As a project engineer, you will be a key person in our clients' investment and maintenance projects where electrical infrastructure is crucial for operational reliability. You will work on technical solutions from initial study to completed facility in an environment where electrical safety, availability, and future-proofing are in focus. We offer interesting and challenging tasks where we help our customers create smart engineering solutions. Our projects and assignments are both local and global, giving you the opportunity to explore assignments in new areas within teams of colleagues across Sweden and the world. Your tasks may include: • Designing electrical power solutions in the medium-voltage range (1-52 kV) for industrial internal power distribution networks • Dimensioning cables, transformers, switchgear, and other equipment according to applicable standards and technical requirements • Developing technical documentation such as drawings, diagrams, material specifications, and load calculations • Supporting project managers and facility owners during procurement, calculation, scheduling, and installation work • Participating in technical feasibility studies, risk analyses, and requirement specifications in new and renovation projects • Coordinating with client's internal departments, such as electrical operations, maintenance, and production to ensure technical quality and operational reliability • Participating in contractor follow-up, installation inspections, FAT/SAT tests, and commissioning • Continuously improving project design routines and technical standards in the electrical power area • Adhering to electrical safety legislation, ESA, high-voltage regulations, and internal guidelines Qualifications Mandatory Requirements: • Post-secondary technical education in electrical power or equivalent (vocational, college, or civil engineering degree) • Practical or theoretical experience in electrical power project design (e.g., switchgear, transformer stations, power cables) • Understanding of medium-voltage systems (1-52 kV) • Proficiency in CAD-based drawing systems (e.g., ELPROCAD, MagiCAD, EPLAN or similar) • Basic knowledge and understanding of electrical power standards and regulations (e.g., ESA, Electrical Safety Authority, SS-EN standards) • Good Swedish and English skills, both spoken and written • Class B driver's license Desirable Additional Experience: • Experience in electrical power project design in industrial environments • Knowledge of relay protection, selective plans, and short-circuit calculations • Experience in project coordination with electrical contractors and installers • Familiarity with working in project form with project managers and maintenance departments • Knowledge of SCADA systems, documentation systems (e.g., PDM) • Experience in technical requirement specification and procurement You are meticulous, structured, and have a strong technical interest. You enjoy working both independently and in project teams, and you value safety and quality in all aspects of your work. The role suits both experienced professionals and those at the beginning of their career with the right technical background and ambition. Additional Information At AFRY, you'll have the opportunity to work in an organization that turns visions into reality. An organization where our work is varied and offers great possibilities for personal development. AFRY is ranked as one of Sweden's most popular employers among engineers. Here, you'll be part of developing innovative and sustainable solutions in infrastructure, energy, and industry. We want to offer our clients the sharpest expertise, with a bold, dedicated commitment to creating the society of the future together. We want to offer you an opportunity to spend your working time in a modern workplace, in an environment where we place great value on enjoying work.