Principal Electrical Engineer – Substation Design
Join as a Principal Electrical Engineer in Västerås: lead substation design for high/medium voltage projects, prepare key documentation, and deliver technical excellence in a senior expert role.
Location: Västerås, Sweden (100% on-site – no remote work allowed)
Scope: Full Time (100%)
Period: 2026-04-15 to 2027-03-15 (Extension possible)
Language: Swedish and English (fluent in both spoken and written – mandatory)
Apply Before: 2026-04-15
Role Overview
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.
What You’ll Do
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
Who You Are
Must-Have 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 Have:
Experience with design software such as Elmaster, E3, or AutoCAD
Experience in international substation projects
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.
