Senior Principal Electrical Engineer
Join as a Senior Principal Electrical Engineer in Västerås: lead complex projects with national impact, coach teams, and drive high-reliability solutions.
Location: Västerås, Sweden (primarily on-site; some remote possible – at least 3 days/week in office + travel to sites)
Scope: Full Time (100%)
Period: 2026-02-02 to 2026-08-31 (Extension possible)
Language: English and Swedish (fluent in both speaking and writing – mandatory)
Apply Before: 28/01/2026
Role Overview
We are hiring a Senior Principal Electrical Engineer for one of our client in Västerås. In this senior role, you will lead electrical/electronic engineering activities, including planning, design, development, testing, installation, and coordination of electrical systems and automation. You will prepare designs, specifications, schedules, cost estimates, and oversee project execution, resource allocation, and performance monitoring. The position involves managing complex engineering projects, working independently with limited supervision, coaching junior engineers, and ensuring timely delivery within budget and quality standards. This role requires nationally unique competence in electrical engineering, 10+ years of well-documented experience, and advanced knowledge typically gained through extensive work and education.
What You’ll Do
Plan, design, develop, test, install, and coordinate electrical/electronic systems and automation
Prepare engineering designs, specifications, schedules, budgets, and resource plans
Monitor project progress, identify risks, and resolve operational issues to minimize delays
Manage resources, contractors, and stakeholders for successful project execution
Apply advanced engineering principles and tools for reports, analyses, and solutions
Coach and review work of junior engineers
Ensure compliance with standards and project objectives
Who You Are
10+ years of well-documented experience in relevant electrical engineering field
Nationally unique competence or documented credentials in specialized area
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent), or a post-graduate degree (e.g., Doctorate) or equivalent credentials.
Fluent in English and Swedish (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.
- Department
- Consultant jobs
- Locations
- Sweden
- Remote status
- Hybrid
- Employment type
- Contract
- Job location
- Västerås, Sweden
- Employment Level | Seniority
- Senior Level
Colleagues
Workplace & Culture at Sperton
At Sperton, we believe that great results come from great people.
Our culture is built on trust, collaboration, and a shared passion for delivering quality in everything we do.
We are a Norwegian-owned international company with colleagues across Europe, Asia, and the USA, working together seamlessly across time zones and cultures. Our teams are diverse, yet united by the same goal — to connect people and companies in meaningful ways.
We value openness, initiative, and continuous learning. Everyone at Sperton is encouraged to take ownership, share ideas, and challenge existing ways of working to make our solutions even better.
Even though we operate globally, our approach is personal. We take pride in creating a supportive and inclusive environment where people feel heard, respected, and motivated to grow — both professionally and personally.
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