Senior Electrical Engineer – HVAC Substation Automation
Join as a Senior Electrical Engineer in Ludvika, delivering substation automation engineering for HVAC systems at a leading energy technology client.
Level: 3 – Medium
Location: Ludvika, Sweden (100% onsite)
Scope: Full Time (100%)
Period: 2026-07-06 to 2027-06-04 (Extension possible)
Application Deadline: 2026-06-30
Language: English (mandatory)
Role Overview
We are looking for a Senior Electrical Engineer for one of our clients in Ludvika. In this role you will independently perform and coordinate complex electrical engineering activities within HVAC substation automation. You will bring hands-on experience in substation automation design and commissioning, working with IED communication configuration, SCADA, RTU, PLC, and protocol expertise. You will identify gaps and risks in processes and propose solution recommendations.
What You'll Do
Independently perform various engineering duties applying standard engineering principles and practices
Plan, conduct, and coordinate complex engineering activities across one or more engineering disciplines
Conduct complex analyses and advanced technical studies and develop recommendations
Configure and commission HVAC substation automation systems at 66/132kV level
Configure IED communication, signal testing, SCADA, and data concentrators
Apply protocol conversion knowledge across substation automation systems
Identify gaps and risks in processes and propose solution recommendations
Coordinate activities internally and with other groups to accomplish engineering objectives
Who You Are
Must-Have Requirements:
Minimum 6 years of experience in electrical engineering and a Bachelor's or Master's degree, or alternatively 15+ years of relevant technical experience without a degree
Core knowledge and hands-on experience in HVAC Substation Automation
Hands-on experience with SCADA, RTU, PLC, Networking, and Protocol expertise
Hands-on experience in design and commissioning of HVAC substations at 66/132kV level
Experience with IED communication configuration and signal testing
Experience with SCADA configuration and data concentrator configuration
Knowledge of protocol conversion
Ability to follow processes, identify gaps and risks, and propose solution recommendations
Fluent in spoken and written English (mandatory)
Ability to work 100% onsite in Ludvika
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
- Ludvika, 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.
