Senior Electrical Design Engineer – Relay & Control (Substation)
Lead relay & control design for sub-transmission systems in Västerås, delivering advanced electrical solutions and collaborating with global engineering teams on critical energy projects.
Location: Västerås, Sweden (Primarily on-site preferred; limited remote work possible)
Scope: Full-time (100%)
Contract Period: 2026-04-01 to 2027-03-31 (Extension possible)
Language Requirements: (English mandatory; Swedish meritorious)
Application Deadline: 2026-03-11
Role Overview
We are hiring a Senior Electrical Design Engineer – Relay & Control for one of our clients in Västerås. In this expert-level role, you will lead the development of relay and control concepts for sub-transmission systems and take responsibility for the electrical design of bay-level cubicles within substations. You will work closely with customers, core project teams, and operating centers (OPCs) to deliver reliable electrical designs while ensuring projects meet technical standards, timelines, and budgets. As a senior expert, you will also contribute to complex engineering activities, provide technical guidance, and support the resolution of advanced technical challenges within transmission and distribution projects.
What You’ll Do
Develop relay and control concepts for sub-transmission systems in collaboration with customers and project teams
Lead the electrical design of bay-level cubicles within substations
Plan, coordinate, and execute complex engineering activities across disciplines
Perform technical analyses, studies, and design evaluations
Prepare and review technical documentation, drawings, and engineering reports
Collaborate with project execution teams in operating centers (OPCs)
Support testing, commissioning, and troubleshooting activities
Proactively contribute to improvements in engineering processes, project efficiency, and customer satisfaction
Who You Are
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent) with at least 6 years of relevant experience including leadership/coordination, or another technical degree with 15+ years of relevant experience.
At least 5 years of experience in electrical design for transmission or distribution projects
Advanced experience with EPC ElMaster CAD tool
Fluent in spoken and written English
Strong written and verbal skills in Swedish (meritorious)
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
- 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.
