Senior Project Management Engineer – Substations (PME)
Join as a Senior Project Management Engineer in Västerås, leading substation engineering delivery, commissioning, and cross-disciplinary teams for large-scale 10–400kV projects.
Location: Västerås, Sweden (Fully on-site + site visits in Stockholm area)
Duration: 2026-08-03 to 2027-06-30 (Extension possible)
Type: Full-time Consultant Assignment
Language: Fluent English & Swedish (mandatory)
Security Requirement: Swedish citizenship required (security clearance)
Apply Before: 2026-06-17
Role Overview
We are hiring for one of our clients and are looking for an experienced Senior Project Management Engineer (PME) to join substation engineering projects in Västerås. In this role, you will lead and coordinate engineering execution across multi-disciplinary teams for high-voltage substation projects (10–400kV). You will act as the technical lead for engineering delivery, ensuring alignment between design, construction, commissioning, and customer requirements. You will be responsible for driving engineering coordination, managing stakeholders, and ensuring successful project execution in accordance with quality, safety, financial, and schedule targets.
Key Responsibilities
Lead and coordinate engineering activities across multi-disciplinary teams (15–50 resources)
Act as technical design authority for engineering deliverables
Ensure engineering outputs are complete, validated, and aligned across all disciplines
Coordinate installation, commissioning, and site activities
Provide technical support during testing, commissioning, and startup phases
Manage engineering communication with customers, suppliers, and internal stakeholders
Develop engineering proposals, estimates, and technical documentation
Perform risk analysis and identify project risks and opportunities
Ensure compliance with contractual requirements, HSE standards, and quality processes
Plan and manage engineering resources in accordance with project governance
Drive continuous improvement initiatives within engineering execution
Support resolution of technical issues and engineering deviations
Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field
Minimum 6 years of experience managing projects of varying size, complexity, and contractual types
Minimum 10 years of experience in substation engineering or power infrastructure projects (10–400kV)
Strong experience in engineering project management or lead engineering roles
Experience with GIS (Gas Insulated Substations) projects (preferred)
Experience from substation tenders and site execution (advantage)
Strong understanding of engineering coordination and multi-disciplinary delivery
Proven experience managing technical teams and complex engineering scopes
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
Fluent in Swedish and English (spoken and written)
Valid SSG-Entré certificate
Swedish citizenship (mandatory due to security clearance requirements)
About Sperton
This Position is Sponosored 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
- Mid-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.
