Senior Principal Electrical Engineer – HVDC Design Lead

Location: Sweden you can be based in either Ludvika or Västerås (hybrid role with flexible remote work and on-site visits)

Scope: Full Time (100%)

Period: to(Extension possible)

Language: English (fluent in speaking and writing mandatory) Swedish (good to have)

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Role Overview

We are hiring a Senior Principal Electrical Engineer HVDC Design Lead for one of our this expert role you will lead the design and delivery of auxiliary power systems for HVDC stations including transformers switchgear diesel generators batteries UPS power cables selectivity studies and cable/transit systems. You will coordinate internal and external stakeholders ensure time and cost-efficient delivery with high quality lead a team of skilled designers manage contacts with other departments and suppliers and drive electrical design in a global high-reliability environment. This senior position requires advanced expertise in electrical engineering leadership of complex designs and the ability to work independently while mentoring others.

What Youll Do

• Lead design and delivery of auxiliary power systems and equipment for HVDC stations

• Coordinate with internal teams external suppliers and stakeholders for complete scope delivery

• Perform selectivity studies equipment specification cable/transit design and system integration

• Manage team tasks project planning and progress monitoring

• Ensure compliance with quality safety time and cost targets

• Support installation/commissioning phases when required

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

• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to process improvements

Who You Are

Must-Have Requirements

• Bachelors or Masters degree in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent) with at least 6 years of relevant experience (including leadership/management) OR another technical degree with 15 years of relevant experience.

• Proven expertise in auxiliary power systems selectivity studies or low-voltage equipment design/installation

• Technical knowledge of transformers switchgear diesel generators batteries UPS power cables

• Fluent in spoken and written English (mandatory)

• Valid SSG-Entré certificate

• Ability to work flexibly with mandatory occasional on-site presence (Ludvika or Västerås)

Nice to Have

• Knowledge of CAD tools for electrical circuit diagrams and layouts

• Swedish language skills

About Sperton

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