Junior SCADA Engineer to Vattenfall

About the role

Imagine knowing that the data streams you monitor and the edge devices you configure directly ensure offshore wind turbines across Europe deliver clean power to millions of homes.

Reaching climate goals and building a fossil-free future requires diverse viewpoints, continuous curiosity, and genuine teamwork. At Vattenfall, they don't expect you to arrive with all the answers on day one; they are just as excited to learn from your ideas as they are to help you grow into an exceptional engineer.

On behalf of Vattenfall, Academic Work is looking for a committed early-career engineer to join the Digital Engineering (OT SCADA) team in Kolding. This is a 1-year full-time employment through Academic Work, where you will work on-site and integrated as an essential part of the team at Vattenfall. As part of a close-knit group of five engineers, you will collaborate closely with experienced colleagues on both project integrations and daily operations.

Alongside your core team responsibilities, you will continuously take part in a cross-functional graduate AI implementation project together with other graduates - giving you an instant peer network and the opportunity to create tangible, real-world impact across Vattenfall. You will step into a work environment with high trust, flexibility, dedicated mentorship, and a strong focus on your long-term personal and professional well-being.

At Vattenfall, they foster a culture built on trust, well-being, and balance. For them, it is not just about reaching our goals, but very much about how they reach them:

• Supportive community & mentorship: A thorough, safe onboarding alongside dedicated mentors and colleagues to give your career the strongest possible start.
• Inclusive environment: An open environment where you can ask questions, challenge existing ways of working, learn from mistakes, and share ideas from day one.
• Flexibility with respect for your life: A 37-hour working week with weekly work-from-home options and flexible hours, giving you the trust and freedom to balance career and personal life.

Work tasks

In this role, you will be integrated into large-scale, international renewable energy projects - from engineering and testing to ongoing operations and lifecycle improvements. Your main focus will be driving and supporting business-critical data collection via industrial edge devices, ensuring reliable data for decisions and market operations. You will never face challenges alone, but always have experienced teammates by your side.

Your main focus areas include:

• Edge Device & Gateway Integration: Configuring, deploying, and supporting industrial edge devices, connectors, and operational data pipelines.
• Problem Solving & Observability: Diagnosing incidents, performing root-cause investigations, and implementing improvements that prevent future data interruptions.
• Upgrades & Testing: Planning component upgrades and taking part in commissioning checks, including factory and site acceptance testing (FAT/SAT).
• Documentation & Standardization: Helping develop and document repeatable technical work packages, guidelines, and configuration runbooks.
• Cross-Border Collaboration: Working alongside interdisciplinary, international teams characterized by open knowledge sharing and daily mutual support.

We are looking for someone who:

• Is a recent graduate or has approximately up to 2 years of post-graduation experience.
• Holds a Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Automation/Control Engineering, Computer Engineering, Technical Computer Science, Industrial IT, or a related discipline.
• Brings a structured, analytical mindset to troubleshooting and an eagerness to understand root causes rather than just treating symptoms.
• Has a proactive sense of ownership, clear communication regarding risks and dependencies, and a desire to document and share knowledge.
• Thrives in an inclusive, interdisciplinary environment where people listen to each other's ideas and learn together.
• Speaks and writes fluent English (Vattenfall’s corporate language). Danish is an advantage, but not a requirement.

It is an advantage if you:

• Have had study-relevant experience, internships, or thesis projects focusing on renewable energy assets, SCADA systems, or OT/IT integrations.
• Are familiar with industrial edge computing, network protocols, industrial communication gateways, or data pipeline concepts.

Our recruitment process

The recruitment process is managed by Academic Work, and it is our client's wish that all inquiries regarding the position are directed to Academic Work.

Our selection process is ongoing, and the job posting may close before the recruitment process is completed if we advance to the next phase. The process includes two tests: a personality assessment and a cognitive test. These tests serve as tools to find the right talent for the right role and ensure equal opportunity, diversity, and a fair evaluation process.

Do You Feel a Match?

Even if you don't feel you check every single technical box, we still encourage you to apply! Both we at Academic Work and the team at Vattenfall value your potential, your curiosity, and your drive to learn just as much as your specific experience.

VATTENFALL A/S

Vattenfall is one of Europe's largest producers and retailers of electricity and heat. Vattenfall’s main purpose is to enable fossil-free living within one generation. The company employs approximately 20,000 people and primarily operates in Sweden, Germany, the Netherlands, Denmark, and the UK.

Vattenfall works actively to build a more attractive and diverse workplace where all employees have equal rights and opportunities regardless of background, and where everyone's contribution is valued.