Senior Relay Protection Specialist

Stockholm - Sweden

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 7 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Location: Västerås Sweden (Primarily onsite; some remote possible)

Scope: Full Time (100%)

Period: to(Extension possible)

Language: English and Swedish (fluent in both spoken and written mandatory)

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Role Overview

We are hiring a Senior Relay Protection Specialist on behalf of one of our clients to support multiple ongoing projects within the Control & Protection Engineering team in Västerås. In this expert role you will develop high-quality relay protection solutions for substations in transmission and distribution grids perform protection settings and selectivity studies review technical documentation and provide support to project managers test leads and installation teams during FAT/SAT and troubleshooting. This senior position requires deep expertise in relay protection design strong understanding of power system behavior and the ability to work independently in a project-driven environment.

What Youll Do

Develop relay protection solutions (HE GE Siemens)
Perform protection settings calculations and selectivity studies
Review drawings signal lists and technical documentation
Support project managers test leads and installation teams
Participate in FAT/SAT activities and assist with troubleshooting in delivery projects
Ensure compliance with Svenska kraftnät (SvK) and Vattenfall standards/requirements
Deliver high-quality protection solutions within project timelines

Who You Are

Degree in Electrical Power Engineering or equivalent
Extensive experience in relay protection design commissioning or troubleshooting
Strong understanding of power system behavior and protection principles
Familiarity with IED platforms (ABB/Hitachi Energy Siemens Schneider)
Knowledge of SvK (Svenska kraftnät) and Vattenfall standards processes and technical requirements
Fluent in Swedish and English (both spoken and written mandatory)
Valid SSG-Entré certificate

About Sperton

This Position is Sponsored by Sperton Global a recruitment and consulting company with an international reach. We are committed to helping our clients achieve success in their hiring processes finding the right people for the right positions.

Location: Västerås Sweden (Primarily onsite; some remote possible)Scope: Full Time (100%)Period: to(Extension possible)Language: English and Swedish (fluent in both spoken and written mandatory)Apply Before:Role OverviewWe are hiring a Senior Relay Protection Specialist on behalf of one of our clie...