Principal Electrical Engineer – Substation Design

Sperton Global AS • Sweden, ME

2d • Onsite

About The Position

We are hiring a Principal Electrical Engineer for one of our clients in Västerås. In this senior expert role, you will independently lead complex electrical engineering tasks for high and medium voltage substations. You will prepare and review key substation documentation, provide technical evaluation of supplier proposals, support pre-FAT and FAT activities, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure successful project delivery in an international environment.

Requirements

• B.Sc. or M.Sc. in Electrical Engineering
• Minimum 6 years of relevant experience (including leadership/management), OR another technical degree with 15+ years relevant experience
• Previous experience in engineering work related to High and Medium Voltage substations
• Willingness to work on international projects.
• Knowledge of substation control and protection systems
• Fluent in spoken and written Swedish and English (mandatory)
• Valid SSG-Entré certificate
• Ability to work 100% on-site in Västerås

Nice To Haves

• Experience with design software such as Elmaster, E3, or AutoCAD
• Experience in international substation projects

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review substation documentation (single line diagrams, protection diagrams, interlocking diagrams, AC/DC drawings, calculations, control & protection panel drawings, IED configurations, cabling, and BOMs)
• Provide technical evaluation of supplier proposals and verify equipment/services
• Support technical activities during pre-FAT, FAT, installation, and commissioning
• Collaborate with project managers, primary design, civil, commissioning, planners, quality assurance, and supply chain
• Coordinate major engineering tasks with substantial impact on projects
• Proactively improve operations and customer satisfaction

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Principal
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees