Senior Substation Automation Engineer – 13614

Veritaz is a leading IT staffing solutions provider in Sweden, committed to advancing individual careers and aiding employers in securing the perfect talent fit. With a proven track record of successful partnerships with top companies, we have rapidly grown our presence in the USA, Europe, and Sweden as a dependable and trusted resource within the IT industry.

Assignment Description:

We are looking for a Senior Substation Automation Engineer to join our dynamic team.

What you will work on:

• Develop and maintain the next-generation SOM Engineering Flow.
• Design and evolve the SOM platform in alignment with reference architecture and system requirements.
• Work with MicroSCADA HMI for substation automation applications.
• Implement MSX/RTU-based gateway solutions for communication and control.
• Manage and integrate communication interfaces across the SOM scope (IEC61850, SNMP, IEC104, MODBUS, OPC-UA).
• Implement and validate secured communication protocols in line with cybersecurity standards.
• Develop and deploy PQ-specific (Power Quality) solutions.
• Collaborate closely with the PGGA team on system design, development, and delivery.
• Maintain and prioritize backlogs for PGGA and vendor change requests (CRs) and bug fixes.
• Address and resolve issues and CRs from application teams.
• Oversee lifecycle management activities, ensuring system reliability and compliance.

What you bring:

• Proven experience working with SCADA systems, preferably MicroSCADA.
• Strong knowledge of industrial communication protocols (IEC61850, SNMP, IEC104, MODBUS, OPC-UA).
• Experience in gateway configuration and RTU-based systems.
• Solid understanding of secured communication and cybersecurity principles.
• Analytical mindset with strong troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities.
• Experience in substation automation project management, backlog handling, and lifecycle maintenance.
• Excellent collaboration and teamwork skills, with the ability to work across global and cross-functional teams.
• Adaptable and open to learning new technologies and evolving project needs.
• Fluent in English; Swedish proficiency is an advantage.