Principal Electrical Engineer – Substation Design (Relay & Control)
Join as a Principal Electrical Engineer in Västerås: design and develop relay and control systems for sub-transmission substations.
Level: 4 – Expert
Location: Västerås, Sweden (onsite preferred; some remote within Sweden possible)
Scope: Full Time (100%)
Period: 2026-05-15 to 2027-05-14 (Extension possible)
Language: English (mandatory), Swedish (meritorious)
Application deadline: 2026-04-24
Role Overview
We are hiring a Principal Electrical Engineer for one of our clients in Västerås. In this senior expert role, you will develop relay and control concepts for sub-transmission systems, take responsibility for the electrical design of bay level cubicles in substations, and collaborate closely with the core project team and operating centers (OPCs). You will provide advanced technical support and ensure high-quality delivery in transmission and distribution projects.
What You’ll Do
Develop relay and control concepts for sub-transmission systems
Take full responsibility for electrical design of bay level cubicles within substations
Collaborate with project execution teams in operating centers (OPCs)
Review and prepare substation documentation and technical solutions
Provide technical support during project phases, including design reviews and troubleshooting
Ensure solutions meet budget, schedule, and quality requirements
Who You Are
Must-Have Requirements:
Minimum 6 years of experience in electrical engineering, including leadership responsibilities and work with transmission and distribution design and a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree is required, or alternatively 15+ years of relevant experience without a degree.
SvK AC competence
Advanced experience with CAD tool EPC ElMaster
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:
Strong written and verbal skills in Swedish (meritorious)
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.
