Senior Principal Electrical Engineer
Join as a Senior Principal Electrical Engineer in Västerås: lead complex high-voltage substation projects, provide expert guidance, and drive engineering excellence.
Level: 5 – Guru / Expert
Location: Västerås, Sweden (minimum 3 days per week on-site + travel to sites; some remote within Sweden possible)
Scope: Full Time (100%)
Period: 2026-05-15 to 2026-11-14 (Extension possible)
Language: Swedish and English (fluent in both spoken and written – mandatory)
Apply Before: 2026-04-24
Role Overview
We are looking for a Senior Principal Electrical Engineer for one of our clients in Västerås. In this guru-level role, you will independently lead complex electrical engineering tasks with national-level unique competence. You will plan, design, and coordinate major engineering activities for high-voltage substations, provide expert technical guidance, and act as a consultant to management and customers on advanced studies and problem resolution.
What You’ll Do
Lead complex electrical engineering projects and processes
Prepare designs, specifications, schedules, cost estimates, and project controls
Monitor progress, resolve operational issues, and minimize delays
Coordinate major engineering tasks with substantial impact
Provide technical guidance and coach junior professionals
Work with 400kV SvK substations and related high-voltage systems
Who You Are
Must-Have Requirements
Well-documented 10+ years of experience in relevant electrical engineering field (including leadership)
Unique national-level competence relevant to the assignment
Degree in Electrical Engineering or related field
Previous experience working with 400kV SvK substations
Fluent in spoken and written Swedish and English (mandatory)
Valid SSG-Entré certificate
Ability to work minimum 3 days per week on-site in Västerås + travel to sites
Nice to Have
Knowledge of hydrogen plant production (Vattenfall/Vattenkraft)
Advanced academic qualifications (e.g., PhD in a relevant field)
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
- 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.
