The AFRY Group is ranked as one of Sweden’s most popular employer among engineers.

At AFRY you will be involved in developing innovative and sustainable solutions within infrastructure, energy and industry. We are always looking for the sharpest skills that can create a future society together with us. We hope you will learn as much from us as we will learn from you.

We are 16,000 devoted experts in infrastructure, industry, energy and digitalisation, creating sustainable solutions for generations to come.

MAKING FUTURE

We, within our competence and expertise, at AFRY are involved in shaping the future of the energy transition. The Transmission & Distribution (T&D) business area's strategy addresses the challenges of a changing power sector, upgraded grid infrastructures are instrumental in adopting the future generation mix to guarantee an economic and reliable power supply.

Advanced Power Systems & Solutions is a vibrant team, part of the System Studies and HVDC section within T&D Sweden at AFRY. The team has a cross-functional role with a focus on FACTS (Flexible Alternating Current Transmission Systems), HVDC (High-Voltage, Direct Current) transmission system, Integration of Renewables, and other Advanced Power System Applications within Sweden, and Internationally. At present, the system studies and HVDC section consists works across seven offices across Sweden.

We are looking for a Principal / Senior HV Cable Systems Engineer. The successful candidate will be a new valuable member to add to our family, and will be based, preferably, in Stockholm or Västerås. However, working from Göteborg, Uppsala, or Karlskrona is an option.

We develop the system requirements for different utility and industry customers’ needs and also evaluate contractors and supplier submittals for both tenders and projects. We take a substantial role in developing and resolving significant obstacles in the research and development arena for many of our clients.

As a Principal / Senior HV Cable Systems and Solutions Engineer, you should have an overall knowledge about HV cable systems covering design, manufacturing, testing, and installation aspects. Particularly, a combination of at least 6 of the following expertise is of interest:

• Development of technical specifications for procurement of HVAC and HVDC cable systems
• Application of HV cable international standards (CIGRÉ, IEC, …)
• Designing of cables based on system data, installation conditions, manufacturability, and test qualifications
• Modeling and Simulations using tools and software programs, e.g. ANSYS, COMSOL Multiphysics, and MATLAB.
• Current rating calculations, including FEM analysis
• Mechanical design and analysis for offshore installation
• Development of inspection and test programmes, both Electrical and mechanical testing
• Supervision / third party inspection of:
  • Cable manufacturing
  • Testing and Commissioning of MV/HV Cables
  • Onshore and/or offshore installation
• Cable installation, surveying and route planning
• Exposure to project management including quality, HSE and planning
• Designing, testing, and installation of fibre optic cable systems for telecommunication and sensing

Fluent communication in English is a must. Good knowledge of other languages, specially Swedish and German, is a plus.

In this recruitment process, we are handling your applications ongoing.
This means that the position may be filled before the advertising time has expired.
Therefore it is a good idea to submit your application as soon as possible. If you have questions about the position, you are welcome to contact the responsible recruitment partner Maria Hansson. [email protected]

We are looking forward to your application!

AFRY is committed to creating an inclusive & diverse environment and we are actively looking for qualified candidates irrespective of gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, ethnicity, religion, disability, or age. You will be part of a global and diverse company where our differences are our strengths. Join us to accelerate the transition towards a sustainable society.