Principal Electrical Engineer
Join an exciting long-term assignment in Västerås, working on advanced high and medium voltage substation projects with international engineering teams and cutting-edge electrical infrastructure.
Location: Västerås, Sweden
Assignment Period: October 2026 – October 2027 (extension possible)
Employment Type: Full-time Consultant Assignment
Work Arrangement: 100% on-site at Västerås office
Language Requirements: Fluent Swedish and English, both spoken and written
Apply Before: 2026-09-25
About the Role
We are looking for an experienced Principal Electrical Engineer to support complex engineering projects within high and medium voltage substations. The role involves leading and performing advanced electrical engineering activities, reviewing technical documentation, supporting project execution, and providing technical expertise across international projects.
The position requires strong experience in substation engineering, control and protection systems, and the ability to collaborate with multiple technical disciplines in a complex project environment.
Responsibilities
Prepare and review substation documentation, including:
Single line diagrams
Protection diagrams
Interlocking diagrams
AC and DC drawings
Calculations
Control and protection panel drawings
IED configurations
Cabling documentation and bills of materials
Provide technical evaluation of supplier proposals and verify that supplied equipment and services meet requirements.
Provide technical support during pre-FAT and FAT stages.
Support installation and commissioning activities.
Prepare project documentation within assigned technical scope.
Collaborate with project managers, design teams, commissioning teams, planners, quality assurance, and supply chain functions.
Lead and coordinate complex engineering activities and support resolution of technical challenges.
Requirements (Must Have)
B.Sc. or M.Sc. in Electrical Engineering or equivalent technical education.
Minimum 6 years of relevant engineering experience, including experience in advanced technical projects.
Experience working with high and medium voltage substation engineering.
Knowledge of substation control and protection systems.
Experience preparing and reviewing electrical engineering documentation.
Fluent Swedish and English, both written and spoken.
Ability to work 100% on-site in Västerås.
Willingness to participate in international projects.
Proactive, result-oriented, and able to work effectively in a team environment.
Ability to handle complex technical challenges and work under pressure.
Nice to Have
Experience with design software such as:
Elmaster
E3
AutoCAD
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
- 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.
