Consultant in automation systems for the nuclear industry
Uppsala, Sverige
Type of Employment Full-time
Job position Instrument engineer, physics
Work model On location
Application due date 23 May 2026
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Company description

AFRY offers services in engineering, design, digitalization and consulting. We are dedicated experts in industry, energy and infrastructure, creating value for future generations. AFRY has Nordic roots with global reach. Our common principles - Result driven, Client centric, Empowering and Accountable - guide us in how we work, develop and succeed together. Join us in accelerating the transition to a sustainable society.   

Job description

At AFRY Nuclear, we are proud to be one of the largest competence providers to the nuclear power industry in Sweden and the Nordic region. With long-term partnerships and strong trust from our customers, we are now facing an exciting future. We now want to strengthen our team in Uppsala with more technical consultants with a focus on assignments in instruments and automation systems.

In this role, you will work in assignments for customers in the nuclear industry with a focus on instruments and automation systems. You will mainly work with testing in e.g. replacement projects and maintenance of instrument equipment on, for example, reactor and turbine systems or automation systems. You work with preparations for auditing such as the development of test programs, and are then responsible for testing during auditing.

We also see that assignments with roles as analyst / investigator or project manager may be relevant, and that in the long run you can also act as a supervisor. Through this role, you will have great opportunities to develop as a technical consultant in various exciting assignments in a current and stable industry. The assignments are located at the customer's site, which in practical terms means that travel to Forsmark in particular is a natural part of the work. There is the possibility of remote work depending on the tasks and as a consultant at AFRY, travel compensation is received.

Qualifications

To succeed and thrive in this role, we see that you are interested in a technology-related role. You are analytical and enjoy problem solving. You are curious to learn new things, driven and proactive, and thus effectively move forward in your work. You are able to manage multiple interfaces and build good, long-term working relationships, both internally and externally. Since you may have parallel assignments and tasks, it is also important that you can plan and create structure in your everyday life, in order to manage your projects in the best way.

What knowledge and experience do you need?

  • Post-secondary education in automation, electrical power, energy systems, electrical engineering or similar
  • Previous practical experience from work in automation / electrical power and / or maintenance of control systems
  • Good knowledge of Swedish and English in speech as well as writing as protocol and report writing is an important part of the job;constitutes an important part of the work tasks

If you have experience from the nuclear power industry or other energy production, we see it as meritorious, and especially meritorious is if you have experience in CombiX.

As this position operates in security classified areas, you will undergo drug tests and security checks before employment can begin. For all recruitments at AFRY, an ID check, reference checks and verification of education are always carried out prior to employment.

Further information

We offer you a flexible work environment and great freedom with responsibility as we understand that everyone's life is different and the importance of having a good work-life balance. At AFRY, we share a strong culture of knowledge sharing and skills development through internal and external trainings and individual development plans. In addition to this, we offer you a generous annual wellness allowance, occupational health care, occupational pension and membership of our fantastic staff association Club AFRY. Here we organize fun activities such as ski trips, supervised training sessions, cabin rentals, guest lectures and much, much more! AFRY is ranked as one of Sweden's most popular employers among engineers and we would like to show you why!

My name is Micaela Hamberg and I will be your manager. I believe in freedom with responsibility and am both supportive and challenging. I strive for everyone to feel heard and be able to express their opinions. I put a lot of emphasis on development and helping my staff to achieve their goals. I and my team look forward to hearing from you!

Contact details Micaela Hamberg, Recruiting Manager Micaela.hamberg@afry.com (mailto:Micaela.hamberg@afry.com) Micaela on Linkedin can be found here (https://www.linkedin.com/in/micaela-hamberg-171059171/)

The deadline for applications is May 24, 2026. Selection is ongoing and the position may be filled before the deadline. 

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At AFRY, we drive change in everything we do. We believe that change happens when bold ideas come together, when we collaborate, innovate and embrace creative solutions, that's how we create the future. We are constantly looking for qualified candidates to join our inclusive teams around the world. Join us and accelerate the green transition