Senior Principal Electrical Engineer

Location: Västerås Sweden (primarily on-site; some remote possible at least 3 days/week in office travel to sites)

Scope: Full Time (100%)

Period: to(Extension possible)

Language: English and Swedish (fluent in both speaking and writing mandatory)

Apply Before: 28/01/2026

Role Overview

We are hiring a Senior Principal Electrical Engineer for one of our client in Västerås. In this senior role you will lead electrical/electronic engineering activities including planning design development testing installation and coordination of electrical systems and automation. You will prepare designs specifications schedules cost estimates and oversee project execution resource allocation and performance monitoring. The position involves managing complex engineering projects working independently with limited supervision coaching junior engineers and ensuring timely delivery within budget and quality standards. This role requires nationally unique competence in electrical engineering 10 years of well-documented experience and advanced knowledge typically gained through extensive work and education.

What Youll Do

• Plan design develop test install and coordinate electrical/electronic systems and automation

• Prepare engineering designs specifications schedules budgets and resource plans

• Monitor project progress identify risks and resolve operational issues to minimize delays

• Manage resources contractors and stakeholders for successful project execution

• Apply advanced engineering principles and tools for reports analyses and solutions

• Coach and review work of junior engineers

• Ensure compliance with standards and project objectives

Who You Are

• 10 years of well-documented experience in relevant electrical engineering field

• Nationally unique competence or documented credentials in specialized area

• Bachelors or Masters degree in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent) or a post-graduate degree (e.g. Doctorate) or equivalent credentials.

• Fluent in English and Swedish (both spoken and written mandatory)

• Valid SSG-Entré certificate

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.