Principal Relay Protection Engineer
Join as a Principal Electrical Engineer in Västerås: deliver high-quality relay protection solutions for transmission and distribution substations.
Level: 4 – Expert
Location: Västerås, Sweden (onsite preferred; 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)
Application deadline: 2026-04-24
Role Overview
We are looking for a Principal Relay Protection Engineer for one of our clients to support multiple ongoing projects in the Control & Protection Engineering team in Västerås. In this expert role, you will develop high-quality relay protection solutions for substations in the transmission and distribution grid, perform protection settings and selectivity studies, review technical documentation, and provide support during FAT/SAT and troubleshooting.
What You’ll Do
Develop relay protection solutions (Hitachi Energy, GE, Siemens)
Perform protection settings calculations and selectivity studies
Review drawings, signal lists, and technical documentation
Support project managers, test leads, and installation teams
Participate in FAT/SAT and assist with troubleshooting in delivery projects
Who You Are
Must-Have Requirements:
Degree in Electrical Power Engineering or equivalent
Significant experience in relay protection design, commissioning, or troubleshooting
Strong understanding of power system behavior and protection principles
Familiarity with IED platforms (ABB/Hitachi Energy, Siemens, Schneider)
Fluent in spoken and written Swedish and English (mandatory)
Valid SSG-Entré certificate
Ability to work primarily onsite in Västerås (some remote within Sweden possible)
Nice to Have:
Knowledge of SvK (Svenska kraftnät) and Vattenfall standards, processes, and technical requirements
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
- Full-time
- 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.
