Principal Electrical Engineer – Control & Protection (SvK Substation)
Join as a Principal Electrical Engineer in Västerås, delivering control and protection engineering for SvK substation retrofit and relay exchange projects.
Level: 4 – Expert
Location: Västerås, Sweden (onsite preferred; some remote within Sweden possible)
Scope: Full Time (100%)
Period: 2026-08-03 to 2026-12-18 (Extension possible)
Application Deadline: 2026-06-26
Language: English and Swedish (both mandatory)
Role Overview
We are looking for a Principal Electrical Engineer for one of our clients in Västerås. In this expert role, you will independently lead and coordinate complex electrical engineering activities within control and protection engineering for SvK substation projects. You will draw cubicle and plant engineering schematics in ElMaster EPC and bring hands-on experience in retrofit projects or projects involving relay exchange.
What You'll Do
Lead, plan, and coordinate complex electrical engineering activities across one or more engineering disciplines
Develop control and protection concepts for SvK substation projects
Draw cubicle and plant engineering schematics in ElMaster EPC
Support retrofit projects and projects involving exchange of relays
Serve as technical consultant to management and customers on advanced engineering studies and complex problem resolution
Coordinate major engineering tasks of substantial impact
Proactively develop and implement measures to improve operations and customer satisfaction
Collaborate internally and with other groups to accomplish engineering objectives
Who You Are
Must-Have Requirements:
Minimum 6 years of experience in electrical engineering including leadership/management responsibilities and a Bachelor's or Master's degree, or alternatively 15+ years of relevant technical experience without a degree
Experience working with control and protection concepts for SvK substation projects
Experience drawing cubicle and plant engineering schematics in ElMaster EPC
Experience as electrical designer in retrofit projects or relay exchange projects
Fluent in spoken and written English and Swedish (both mandatory)
Valid SSG-Entré certificate
Ability to work primarily onsite in Västerås (some remote within Sweden possible)
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.
